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Cottage garden ideas – 29 inspirational ways to add quintessential charm and bountiful blooms to your plot
Add a touch of romance to your garden with rambling roses, fragrant herbs and beautiful borders
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Best flowering ground cover plants – 5 expert-approved species to fill your borders with vibrant color
These flowering ground cover plants will not only look good but will also prove popular with bees and butterflies
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How to grow red hot poker – for low-maintenance and long-lasting flower spikes that pollinators adore
If you enjoy colorful, vibrant borders, there can be no better perennial to grow than red hot pokers
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Best perennials to attract hummingbirds – 5 fantastic flowers to grow, as recommended by master gardeners
These colorful and fragrant perennials will prove popular with hummingbirds and other pollinators
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How to grow lantana in pots – and transform even tiny gardens with masses of kaleidoscopic flowers this year
For colorful and wildlife-friendly blooms, there can be no better plant than lantana
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How to grow marsh marigolds – the ultimate low-maintenance, moisture-loving plant that spring pollinators adore
Marsh marigolds can thrive in problem areas, including moist woodlands and boggy soils
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How to grow papyrus outdoors – and enjoy a firework-like display of foliage from these easy-to-grow, moisture-loving plants
These water plants have been grown for thousands of years and are great for backyards
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Best trees for spring blossom – 5 beautiful options for a spectacular seasonal show in any sized yard
Planting one of these best trees for spring blossom will fill your yard with color
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Low-maintenance dwarf evergreens for small spaces – 5 easy-to-grow compact plants for year-round greenery
These easy evergreens will inject structure and impact to a small yard
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How to grow lilac in pots – for a fragrant spring flowering shrub that will elevate even the smallest yards
Growing lilacs in pots is a great way to add a spring pop of color to patios and terraces
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How to plant begonia bulbs – and transform your yard with the ultimate summer-flowering plant
From hanging baskets to patio pots, begonias are sure to elevate your summer displays
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Shrubs to never hard prune – don’t risk the health of these 5 popular plants by cutting too much this year
Sometimes little is more when pruning, and these shrubs prefer a light touch
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How to grow mulberry trees in pots – to transform small spaces with this beautiful and delicious fruiting plant
Growing fruiting trees in pots is a great way to boost your harvests in compact yards
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Best dwarf trees for compact spaces – 5 unusual species to transform even the smallest yard
These dwarf trees will inject foliage and flowers into any sized space
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Is La Foce the greatest Italian garden? How this Tuscan estate became a timeless masterpiece – and how to get the look in your yard
Italian gardens have long been the envy of the world and on visiting La Foce, it's easy to see why
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Best native ground cover plants to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved species to keep weeds out of your borders
These low-growing North American plants will stop weeds from dominating your yard
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How to remove deadly nightshade – expert advice to safely eliminate this pretty but poisonous perennial from your yard
Discover how to safely remove deadly nightshade from your borders
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Why you should never plant Bradford pear in your yard – how to control this invasive tree, plus the best native alternatives
Discover how to control Bradford pear trees with our expert guide
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How to grow sacred lotus – for an ancient pond plant that attracts good fortune and enhances garden Feng Shui
The sacred lotus plant has been adored for thousands of years as a symbol of purity and prosperity
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Best hydrangeas for small spaces – 5 floral shrubs that will transform compact yards
A garden expert reveals the best hydrangeas for small spaces to grow this year
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6 plants to prune in spring – cut back these shrubs and perennials at the right time in 2025 for brilliant borders this year
As spring arrives, it is time to dust off the pruning shears and head outside
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What to plant in March – 9 of the best flowers, fruits and vegetables to sow in early spring to kickstart your 2025 growing season
With the arrival of spring, you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to plant in March
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How to grow tiger lily – you won't believe how easy it is to add an exotic, expensive look to your garden with these hardy perennials
Tiger lilies are a must for vibrant, elevated blooms in summertime
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What not to prune in spring – avoid damaging these 10 plants by trimming too early, and when you should prune instead
Pruning at the wrong time of the year can harm your plants and reduce flowering
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Is burning bush invasive? Expert advice to control this vigorous shrub, plus native alternatives to grow instead
Discover how to control burning bush with our expert guide
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When is it too late to cut hedges to protect nesting birds? Expert advice on legal regulations and keeping songbirds safe in your yard
Hedge-cutting at the right time is important to safeguard breeding birds
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How to grow mandevilla – expert advice for cultivating this tropical flowering vine, a gem of the Brazilian rainforest
With lush evergreen foliage and colorful blooms, mandevilla can transform a patio and elevate your pot displays
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How to grow flowering cherry trees in pots – expert advice for masses of blossom that will transform even the smallest spaces
Follow our expert-approved guide so that your pot-grown flowering cherry tree thrives this year
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Best plants for early spring pollinators – 5 nectar-rich species to support bees and butterflies, plus expert advice on how to grow them
Adding one or more of the best plants for early spring pollinators is a must for any budding wildlife gardeners
