Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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How to fertilize star jasmine – experts reveal the secrets for healthy climbing plants with masses of scented blooms
Feeding your vines at the right time can give them a boost during the growing season
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How to grow wild geranium – for a hardy flowering perennial that will thrive in shady gardens
This tough perennial is a good option for adding color to darker borders
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Best native perennials to stop weeds – 5 resilient North American species to keep problem plants under control in your yard
Plant experts reveal the best native perennials to stop weeds from taking over your borders
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Climbing plants that thrive on neglect – 5 low-effort, vibrant vines for time-short gardeners
These low-maintenance climbing plants can grow just fine with minimal attention
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The greenhouse that is on this professional gardener's wishlist is currently on sale – it will supercharge your summer veg harvest
Greenhouses are a sensible investment for gardeners looking to grow their own tomatoes and chillies this year
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5 plants that are illegal to grow in California – how to control these invasive species in your yard, plus the native alternatives to use instead
These troublesome, invasive species will outcompete native plants and you could face a fine for growing them
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How to grow lady's mantle – for a shade-tolerant ground cover plant that will thrive in challenging borders
With lush green foliage and luminous lime flowers, lady's mantle can add color and impact
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Best climbers to grow in pots – 5 easy-to-grow vines that will transform small spaces with vibrant color
Make the most of small terraces, patios and balconies by filling pots with colorful climbers
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How to grow Virginia creeper – it may divide opinion, but this fast-growing, shade-tolerant vine will cover walls and fences in record time
If you are looking for spectacular fall color, Virginia creeper is the climbing plant to grow
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How to grow tree peonies in pots – for a show-stopping shrub that will thrive in partially shaded yards
With large, saucer-like blooms, tree peonies are the ultimate flowering shrub
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This $20 pop-up greenhouse from ALDI is perfect for small yards – it will turbocharge your tomato harvests this summer
Easy to use and compact to store, pop-up greenhouses are ideal for patio or balcony gardeners
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How to weed a garden quickly – professional gardeners reveal the five-minute weeding jobs to do now and get your yard summer-ready
Short on time? These time-efficient tasks will keep on top of problem plants
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Can you revive woody rosemary plants? Expert pruning advice from a professional gardener to save old, leggy herbs
With the right pruning approach, old and woody rosemary plants can be brought back to life
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Small yard but want to grow your own crops? This wooden cold frame is 40% off at Wayfair – and it's perfect for tiny patios and apartments
Cold frames are a sensible investment for any gardeners struggling for space on balconies, backyards or patios
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5 fast-growing tiny flowers – expert recommendations to fill your pots and borders with color in record time
These fast-growing tiny flowers prove that miniature can also be marvelous
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How to grow sassafras – for a low-maintenance native tree that can even be planted in shady yards
For an easy-to-grow North American tree, you will not find much better than sassafras
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How to grow crepe myrtle in pots – and transform even the smallest of yards with dazzling flowers this summer
Growing crepe myrtles in pots will inject splashes of brilliant color into your outside space
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Is the viral salt hack the secret to a weed-free patio? A garden expert warns of irreparable, long-term damage – plus reveals the safest way to get results
You might have seen gardeners on TikTok or Instagram using salt to kill weeds in pavers, but this hack should be avoided at all costs
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Worst-smelling plants to avoid – experts reveal 5 pungent species and suggest perfumed options to grow instead
These are some of the worst-smelling plants that can cause quite a stink
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How to fertilize magnolias – garden experts reveal the secrets to better blooming, and timing is critical
Magnolias are famed for their spring flowers, and feeding at the right time can give trees a boost
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How to revive old rhododendron plants – pruning advice from a professional gardener to save your struggling shrubs
With the right pruning approach, you can rejuvenate old and woody rhododendrons
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How to grow medlar trees – to enjoy a harvest of unusual fruits from this forgotten heritage species
Medlar fruits were once a popular delicacy, yet today, they are a rare find
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Best fragrant shrubs – 5 perfumed plants to transform garden borders and pot displays this summer
Grow one or more of the best fragrant shrubs to add a sensory element to your yard
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How to grow mandevilla in pots – and elevate your outside space with impactful tropical flowers this summer
Learning how to grow mandevilla in pots will add a colorful and vertical accent to any size plot
