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7 plants to prune in July – and expert tips for how to trim properly for better, bigger blooms
See our guide to trees, shrubs, perennials, and more to prune this month
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5 plants you should never deadhead – experts say it's more beneficial to leave these fading flowers alone
There are a few reasons why you might not want to remove spent blooms straight away
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I'm a professional gardener, and this growing trick is proven to increase your zinnia flowers
Learning how to pinch out zinnias will help to increase the number of flower stems long into the summer
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Deadheading mistakes – 5 pruning errors to avoid when tidying up your blooming plants
There's an art to removing spent blooms correctly, but follow these expert tips and you'll be rewarded with better results
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How to care for a string of bananas plant – a trailing vine with a unique shape
A string of bananas will make an eye-catching addition to your indoor plant collection
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Why is my zucchini plant turning yellow? 4 common issues and how to fix them
Are your plants discolored? Diagnose and treat your ailing zucchini plants with our expert tips
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How to care for a maidenhair fern – plant pros share top tips for these delicate beauties
Keep your maidenhair fern looking its best with this advice on watering, sunlight, pruning, and more
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Is it too late to prune forsythia? Advice from a professional gardener on caring for these flowering shrubs
Forsythia flowering will be greatly reduced next year if stems are cut too late in the season
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What to do with a peace lily after flowering – experts share how to encourage returning blooms that last longer
Don't give up on your peace lily just because it's finished flowering. With some essential care, it can put on an impressive display once again
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How to grow morning glory from seed for a terrific display of blooms from the swift-growing vine
Why your location will influence whether it is best to sow morning glories indoors or outdoors
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How to grow pleached trees to create a living privacy screen
Shield your yard from being overlooked, or obscure an ugly view, with trees trained into squares
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How to spruce up spring containers for summer – 5 ways to refresh your pots
Give your container garden a new lease of life by getting your pots in shape for summer
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How to prune peonies for bigger blooms – know the right techniques depending on what type of plant you have
There are three different types of peonies, and each have different pruning needs
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These peony pruning mistakes can ruin your plants – here's how to avoid them
Expert advice for dodging pruning pitfalls to guarantee beautiful peony blooms every year
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How and when to fertilize hedges in spring – expert advice for healthy green growth
Knowing how and when to fertilize hedges is important and will give your boundaries a boost this year
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Discover how to revive woody clematis plants – professional gardeners offer expert advice to save your mature flowering climbers
With the right pruning and care, gardeners can revive woody clematis plants, and keep them blooming for many more years
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Can you revive woody lavender plants? Pruning advice from a professional gardener to save your plants this spring
With the right care and pruning approach, gardeners can save old and woody lavender plants
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How to grow zucchini vertically – expert tips for big harvests in small spaces
Short of space for sprawling zucchini plants? Why not train the crop to grow vertically?
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How to grow cucumbers in pots – 7 professional tips for great harvests in small spaces
I have grown the crop as a kitchen gardener for many years - here's what I've learnt about growing cucumbers in pots
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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 and when to prune catmint – follow our 4 simple steps for beautiful blooms
Learn from the experts on when to prune this aromatic plant, as well as easy pruning steps to ensure that your catmint puts on a brilliant floral display
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How to prune a rose of Sharon – and when to trim to have a healthy and under-control shrub
Discover how simple it is to keep a rose of Sharon in top shape through trimming, as well as how you can rejuvenate an older shrub
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How and when to prune hardy fuchsia to get a bumper show of beautiful blooms
Discover how to prune hardy fuchsia in three simple steps - for healthy plants that put on a great display
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Spring gardening checklist – 10 urgent jobs to spruce up your yard
Use our spring gardening checklist to prepare your backyard for the growing season ahead
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When and how to prune a Bobo hydrangea to keep shrubs healthy and flowering at their best
All you need to know about Bobo hydrangea pruning to help you make good pruning decisions
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How and when to prune ivy – to ensure minimal disruption to wildlife
Knowing how to prune ivy is crucial to keep this vigorous plant under control, but timing is important to protect nesting birds
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When and how to prune a smoke bush – 3 methods to try
Whether grown as a shrub or a small tree, knowing when and how to prune will keep smoke bushes healthy and blooming
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7 plants to prune in March – backyard shrubs you should trim this month
March is an ideal time to prune lots of backyard favorites, so discover what to add to your to-do list
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When to prune a magnolia tree – for abundant blooms
Discover what time of year should you prune a magnolia tree, with expert tips to help you get the timing spot on
