Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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This is the one plant to grow if you want to help endangered monarch butterflies – and it's not too late to add one to your yard this summer
As the host plant for monarch butterflies, milkweed is the one species you can grow to support this remarkable migratory species
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An English flower garden of one's own – how Pom Shillingford grew more than just dahlias and sweet peas in the grounds of her Connecticut home
Garden Diaries: From her grandmother's greenhouse in Hampshire, England, to an exquisite flower garden in rural Connecticut, Pom Shillingford's story is one of memory, beauty and growing something deeply personal
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Why are my Japanese maple leaves turning brown? A professional gardener reveals 5 common causes (plus how to rescue your tree)
Here's what to do if your Japanese maple has brown foliage
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Now is the time to take sage cuttings – this is the easiest way to grow more herbs for free, just like a pro gardener
Summer is the perfect time to take semi-ripe sage cuttings
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Should you deadhead agapanthus? Here's what I always do as a professional gardener, for minimum fuss and maximum flowers
Learning how to deadhead agapanthus will keep your blooms in tip-top shape
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This $8 ‘Bucket of Doom’ trick stops mosquitoes breeding during summer – it's so simple, plus it won't harm other wildlife in the yard
Kill mosquito larvae before they hatch with this simple (and cost-effective) trick
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Now’s the time to boost summer pots – this easy-to-use fertilizer shaker is the one product your garden needs for more flowers through fall
If your pots are looking a little tired, this fertilizer from Organic Plant Magic is fast and fool proof
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These 5 popular garden plants are (surprisingly) invasive – a professional gardener issues a stark warning, and reveals what you should grow instead
Avoid planting these aggressive and vigorous species
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Stop deadheading these 5 perennials now – they’re essential for migrating hummingbirds during summer and fall
From bee balm to salvias, these hardworking plants are vital nectar sources for hummingbirds on the move
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5 tick-repellent ground covers – a natural solution that’s fragrant and pretty for you, but repulsive to harmful pests
Plant these low-maintenance ground covers to help deter ticks naturally
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Can you change the color of Japanese maples? Here's what actually affects their vibrant foliage, and what you can do to help
From fiery reds to golden yellows, here's what determines the color of Japanese maples
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How to take lantana cuttings – July is the ideal time to propagate this pretty flower, and grow more plants for free
Easily double your flower collection at zero cost this summer
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I gardened in the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany – these are the 5 heat-resistant ground covers I swear by for cruel summers
From silver foliage shrubs to drought-proof herbs, these ground covers can withstand punishing heat
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I'm a professional gardener, and I have a growing trick to triple your cosmos flowers this summer – for bumper blooms without buying any more plants
This simple growing trick is guaranteed to give you more cosmos flowers
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I'm a professional gardener, here to help you snap up discounts on all things outdoor at Amazon – don't miss out on the perfect summer with our favorite outdoor deals
From must-have pruning tools to chic outdoor furniture and accessories, I'm tracking the best Amazon outdoor deals so you don't have to
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How to fertilize sweet peas – expert advice from a professional gardener for long-lasting, fragrant flowers this summer
Feeding your sweet peas will help to extend the floral show
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Plants that flower twice – 5 game-changing picks for long-lasting, colorful blooms that do the hard work for you
Twice the blooms; half the effort
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I am desperate to find out what is digging up my flowerbeds – and this $50 buy that I can set up in 2 minutes might just have the answer
Unwanted visitors to your yard after dark? This wildlife camera is the gadget you need
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Tackling topiary or overgrown hedges in July? This $40 cordless mini trimmer is a steal – I doubt it’ll stay in stock for long
Perfect for topiary touch-ups or summer shrub control, this Workpro mini hedge trimmer is a gardener’s best friend
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Need patio plants for instant summer color? Here are my 7 go-to fast-growing flowers to buy right now for joyful pot displays
These patio flowers to plant in July are easy to find and simple to grow, perfect for injecting immediate color into your yard
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Is urine the ultimate organic plant fertilizer? The science says yes – here's how it can transform your flowerbeds (for free)
Forget pricey fertilizers, this ancient approach is making a comeback
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These $15 bestselling Fiskars pruners are a must-buy this Prime Day – they make deadheading so easy, and will keep your patio plants in tip-top shape
Effective and lightweight, these Fiskars deadheading snips are currently 21% off
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How to take honeysuckle cuttings – July is the perfect time to propagate this fragrant climber, and grow more plants for free
Double your climbing plant collection at zero cost
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If your dahlias are being destroyed by earwigs, this simple, chemical-free hack will keep them away – so you can enjoy perfect flowers all season
Tried-and-tested by professional gardeners, this all-natural trick will save your prized flowers this summer
