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Red hot poker varieties – 15 of the best types for sizzling summer color
With their upright stems and bold colors, it's not hard to see why these red hot poker varieties are a favorite garden perennial
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How to overwinter azaleas – and safeguard your plants until spring with this expert advice
Prepare now for spectacular results next season from these floriferous shrubs
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Plants that complement daffodils – for pots and borders that will dazzle in winter and spring
We reveal five plants that complement daffodils with lush foliage and vibrant color
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Can poinsettias live outside in the winter? Keep these festive beauties thriving all season with these expert tips
Gardening experts share the ideal temperatures for poinsettias and essential care tips to keep them healthy outdoors throughout the winter
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8 frost hardy perennials ideal for northern gardens – these plants can survive freezing winters and still come back each spring
This selection of frost tolerant perennials are suitable for gardens in colder climates
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How temperature affects plant growth – and how you can be sure your plants are warm enough
The temperature your plants grow in impacts a number of plant processes
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Best native irises to plant in fall – 5 species to grow with dramatic and colorful flowers next year
Growing native irises will prove to be a hit with pollinators in the spring and summer months
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Best Shasta daisies – 10 varieties of these joyful, hardy perennials
The best Shasta daisies will fill your yard with uplifting color and cheerful flowers every year
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Best monarda varieties – 10 types of pollinator-friendly beebalm
This perennial is a butterfly magnet, adding fragrance and biodiversity to your yard
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I discovered these plants with superpowers in Singapore, and now I’m determined to grow them in my own backyard
These 6 plants stole my heart in Asia for their taste, scent and intriguing properties
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Rock garden plants – 10 of the best varieties and how to grow them
Discover how to choose and grow rock garden plants to create an alpine-inspired feature in your yard
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Drought tolerant shade plants – 8 ideas to enliven tricky areas in dry gardens
Discover the drought tolerant shade plants that will maximise every inch of your yard
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New gardenia is the super-scented plant you need for unrivaled fragrance, and it will thrive when the weather turns colder
‘Frostproof’ is a super-scented evergreen, which is happier in colder winters than other varieties
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Best spiraea varieties: 10 superb shrubs for fantastic flowers and foliage
Discover some of the best spiraea varieties to bring seasonal foliage and frothy petals into your yard
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What to plant in zones 10-13: An expert guide to what will thrive in these hotter hardiness zones
Discover how to choose the right plants for your outside space if you live in US hardiness zones 10-13
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How to pick the right paint for a job – according to professional painters
Picking the right paint first time is paramount to a successful project – this is what to look out for
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What to plant in zone 9: an expert guide to the flowers, shrubs, vegetables and trees that will thrive
Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zone 9
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The best plants for zone 8 – expert advice on the vegetables, native perennials and flowers that will thrive
Expert advice on what to plant in US hardiness zone 8
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What to plant in zone 7: uncover the trees, shrubs, flowers and crops that will thrive in this climate zone
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 7
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What to plant in zone 6 – expert advice on the best trees, shrubs and flowers to grow
Professional tips on the plants most suited US hardiness zone 6
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What to plant in zone 5 – professional tips on the best crops, flowers and shrubs to grow
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 5
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Best trees to grow in pots – 16 species to suit any outdoor space
Growing trees in containers gives us so much more freedom to plant creatively on our patios and terraces
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What to plant in zone 4: expert advice on the plants that will thrive
Discover which plants are best suited to your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 4
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What to plant in zone 3: An expert guide to what will grow well in this US hardiness zone
Discover how to choose the right plants for your outside space if you live in US hardiness zone 3
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What to plant in zones 1 and 2? An expert guide to what will grow well in these US hardiness zones
Discover how to choose the right plants for your yard if you live in US hardiness zones 1 and 2
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US Hardiness Zones – the sunset system and others explained
In addition to the US hardiness zones, there are several other climate systems that can help gardeners understand which plants will thrive in different locations
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Should you cover hydrangeas for spring frost? We ask the experts
Learn how to protect these incredible plants from spring frost by taking the appropriate steps
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How to garden in US hardiness zones 10+
Expert advice on what to plant and how to garden in US hardiness zones 10-13
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How to grow plumbago – the tropical shrub with striking sky-blue blooms
Add an unusual shrub to your borders this year, and enjoy a bounty of pale-blue flowers
