Gardens
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Lighting landscape ideas – 10 expert ways to make your backyard glow
When designing your backyard be sure to include lighting landscape ideas to draw attention to all the best features
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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When to prune lilacs – to maximize flowering
Discover when to prune lilacs to keep these fragrant beauties blooming for months on end
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to edge a lawn – for a professional finish
Learn how to edge a lawn – and give your garden a smart, professional finish
By Jill Morgan • Published
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How to grow blue bonnets – tips for raising the Texan State flower
Learn how to grow bluebonnets to bring your plot alive with color and pollinators
By Jill Morgan • Published
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When to prune Japanese maple trees – for a glorious display
Discover when to prune Japanese maple trees to keep them in good health and looking their best year round
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Repairing patches in grass – an expert guide
Bare, yellow or brown patches in grass can ruin the look of a lawn. These are the best ways to repair them
By Lucy Searle • Published
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How to use an onion to clean your grill – to achieve a spotless clean naturally
This is how to use an onion to clean your grill – for an effortless end to your garden party
By Megan Slack • Published
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Orchid care: all your questions, answered
The experts reveal their best orchid care tips, to keep these exotic houseplants thriving and blooming for years to come
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How I blur the boundaries between indoors and out
As Designers Guild founder and Creative Director, I like to dress my home and garden to blend the two spaces
By Tricia Guild • Published
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How to get rid of carpenter bees
If carpenter bees are heading for your garden structures, it's vital to get rid of them so that they don't cause damage. Here's how
By Lucy Searle • Published
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Small backyard ideas – 15 beautiful designs for tiny gardens
These clever small backyard ideas will offer inspiration if you are keen to create an abundant garden out of a small space
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Front porch lighting ideas – 16 ways to illuminate the entrance to your home
These pretty yet practical front porch lighting ideas will let your home's entrance take center stage
By Stephanie Hendries • Published
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How to prune raspberry bushes
Learn how to prune summer and autumn fruiting raspberries to ensure a bumper crop
By Pippa Blenkinsop • Published
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How to care for Easter lilies – tips for growing lilium longiflorium
Follow these tips on how to care for the Easter lily – whether you are growing it inside or in your backyard
By Jill Morgan • Published
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Chef Clodagh McKenna shares why she loves raising chickens
Irish chef and food writer Clodagh McKenna shares the joy of raising chickens on her sustainable homestead
By Andrea Childs • Published
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When to plant pansies – for a backyard filled with long-lasting color
Discover when to plant pansies to enjoy their cheery color in spring through winter
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Shed organization ideas – 11 ways to keep your shed tidy
These practical shed organization ideas will help you keep your gardening tools and outdoor furniture in order
By Pippa Blenkinsop • Published
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Late summer flowers – 16 best blooms to plant now for color into fall
Include some of these late summer flowers in your planting palette to keep your garden blooming and colorful through summer and into fall
By Leigh Clapp • Published
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How to grow brussels sprouts – a guide to planting and growing
Learn how to grow brussels sprouts and plant them early enough to enjoy a delicious harvest through the cooler months
By Emma Bailey • Published
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Tour this beautiful English country garden, rich in roses and cottage garden planting
This quintessential English country garden brimming with roses and cottage garden flowers is a fragrant delight in summer
By Sue Bradley • Published
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How to mow stripes into a lawn – top tips for a professional finish
Expert tips for how to mow stripes into a lawn – and super-smart results
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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How to grow celery – for a bumper homegrown crop
Find out how to grow celery, from seed to harvest, indoors or outdoors, with our complete guide
By Becky Searle • Published
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When to harvest radishes – how to pick this hardy, easy-to-grow root vegetable
A delicious and nutritious addition to the salad bowl – here’s when to harvest radishes
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Tour the garden of international design duo Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen
See how these interior designers created their own award-winning garden to have year round interest and act as an extension to their beautiful home
By Jacky Hobbs • Published
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When to cut back daffodils?
If you love a neat flower bed, you may be wondering when to cut back daffodils – we have the answers below
By Lucy Searle • Published
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Poisonous plants – 10 toxic plants to avoid growing on your property
Poisonous plants are a real risk to pets and kids, so learn to identify them and root them out of your yard
By Jill Morgan • Published
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How to care for a Venus flytrap – to keep it thriving
Discover how to care for a Venus flytrap – the plant world's most fascinating predator
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow mushrooms – both inside or in the garden
Learn how to grow mushrooms of different varieties inside or in your garden to add a colorful addition to soups, salads, and casseroles
By R W Williams • Published
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When to harvest potatoes – for a tasty crop
Discover when to harvest potatoes, both earlies and storage, to ensure the tastiest crop from summer onwards
By Lucy Searle • Published