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Plants never to use in winter pots or window boxes – and the resilient options you should be growing instead
Stick to tough and hardy plants for your winter pot displays
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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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8 plants to prune in November for healthy trees, shrubs, and perennials
A guide to what you should trim this month for great blooms and top crops next year
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12 things that always make your shelves look cluttered including too many plants, trinkets and mementos – and what to do instead
Bring order to this vital storage space with our pro tips
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When to prune limelight hydrangeas – and expert trimming tips for fantastic blooms
Getting the timing right for pruning ensures new, healthy growth to carry that year’s flowers
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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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How to winterize raised garden beds – 4 essential tasks to get them prepared and boosted for spring
Preparing raised beds for winter gets you ahead of the game for next year
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Best snake-repellent plants – 15 plants to stop these unwanted visitors coming to your yard
Grow repellent plants to keep these reptiles at bay and create an anti-snake zone in your outside space
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How to overwinter delphiniums – act now to protect your plants from excess rainfall, strong winds and cold snaps
A little preparation now will pay off in spring and summer for these statuesque blooms
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How to grow bearberry shrubs – for a North American evergreen ground cover
This low-growing native plant can survive cold, frosty weather in northerly regions
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7 shrub pruning mistakes to avoid to keep your plants healthy and encourage beautiful flowering displays year after year
Gardening experts reveal simple tips to prevent you from falling foul of these common pruning errors
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Can you grow lemon balm indoors? Key growing conditions to get right for flourishing plants
Discover how to grow lemon balm indoors for year-round harvests of citrusy leaves
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Best burgundy flowers and plants – 5 statement choices and how to care for them
From velvety blooms to fabulous foliage, these burgundy plants will add on-trend drama to your outdoor space
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6 unusual uses for pruners – an arboreal expert reveals how to get more value from this humble tool
Pruners seem like straightforward tools, but an expert reveals the 6 unusual uses for pruners that can transform your gardening for healthier, prettier plants
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How to grow and care for tarragon for the best harvests of sweet aniseed leaves
Our guide includes expert tips for how to grow French tarragon and Russian tarragon
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Jennifer Aniston's Japanese-inspired backyard is primed for privacy – experts say these are the best plants to recreate her technique
The actress utilizes plants as boundaries in her backyard, proving that greenery and shrubs can be as functional as they are beautiful
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How to make your own succulent potting mix – a quick DIY fix that will keep these tropical plants growing for years
Succulents need a loose structure to grow in with plenty of drainage
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How to winterize a vegetable garden and improve soil health for next year
5 expert steps to protect and prepare a vegetable garden for winter and beyond
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Be inspired to transform your garden this fall and winter – with seasonal planting ideas from New York City's High Line
The resilient planting of the world-famous High Line garden is spectacular at all times of the year
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How to overwinter tender plants – and keep them safe until the spring
Overwintering tender plants and bulbs is an important fall task that will benefit your yard in future years
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Should you deadhead indoor flowering plants? Experts share tips to encourage returning blooms
It's important to give your houseplants with fading blooms some attention to keep them happy and healthy
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8 plants to bring indoors in November – to overwinter and keep safe from frost
These tender and tropical plants need shelter and warmth for the winter
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How to cut back shrubs – 8 expert-approved steps to follow for healthy and flourishing plants
Have confidence when pruning shrubs by following these guidelines
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Best eco-friendly yard tools – 9 plastic-free tools to keep your garden non-toxic
Plastic tools can harm your soil over time, lowering its fertility and weakening your plants. These tested wooden tools are the best eco-friendly yard tools
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How to grow lingonberry shrubs – for an evergreen ground cover native to North America
With shiny green foliage and attractive berries, lingonberries are useful ground cover plants that will thrive in part-shade
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When and how to divide rhubarb plants – for bumper harvests of mouth-watering stems year after year
Keep clumps healthy and vigorous by dividing rhubarb plants every 4-5 years
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4 plants with natural holes in their leaves – and how to make them thrive
Natural leaf holes, or fenestrations, look both unusual and spectacular for certain species
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7 plants to grow in a greenhouse in November – our selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs
Whether growing vegetables from seed or bringing outside flora indoors, there is a great choice of plants to grow in a greenhouse in winter
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Perennials you should never plant together – avoid these pairings for flourishing flower beds
Knowing the conditions your plants prefer will help them to thrive
