Latest articles by Edward Bowring
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Shrubs You Should Never Prune in August – Or Risk Losing Next Year's BloomsDiscover which shrubs to leave alone in late summer
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The Best Flowers for Golden Hour – 7 Plants That Look Beautiful Under the Setting SunDiscover how the warm evening light inspires plant selection and garden design
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8 Sweet-Smelling Plants That Will Fill Your Porch with Beautiful Fragrance This JulyAdd an extra dimension to your porch this summer
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The 60-Second Tying Trick Gardeners Swear By for Twice as Many Rose BloomsTying roses horizontally can make for a dreamy, abundant display
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7 Flowers to Instantly Revive Your Summer Containers – And Keep Your Patio Bursting With Color for MonthsDiscover what to plant in your containers in July for instant impact
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Sow These 7 Fast-Growing Annuals in July for Fresh Fall Color Just When Other Flowers Begin to FadeThere is still time to sow these annuals for an autumnal display
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7 Easy-to-Grow Perennials and Biennials to Plant in July – Your 2027 Garden Will Thank YouOur expert pick of the best flowers to sow this month
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5 Trees Professional Gardeners Would Never Plant in a Yard Again – and the Safer Alternatives to Grow InsteadThe best swaps for thuggish backyard trees
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Don’t Forget Second-Wave Planting this Month – What to Sow for a Sequel of Veg, Herbs and FlowersTake advantage of the forgotten sowing season right now
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7 Container Plants That Thrive in North-Facing Gardens – And Bring Color to Shady SpotsDiscover the best plants to brighten up a shaded planter
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Perennials to Cut Back in June – For a Second Flush of Glorious Flowers That Will Last Until the FallDiscover which perennials to prune in June
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7 Vegetables to Sow in June – for a Bountiful Supply of Homegrown Produce Through to FallPlant now to enjoy during the cosy season
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How to Grow a Salad Garden in a Month – Everything You Can Still Sow Now and Eat Four Weeks LaterDiscover these 5 fast-growing salad crops
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These 4 Vertical Gardening Tricks Can Transform Tiny Urban Spaces into Pollinator HavensVertical growing ideas in compact spaces
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The Only 5 Edibles You Need to Plant in May for a Summer of CookingCreate a one-pot kitchen garden for months of fresh produce
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The Fastest Way to Fill Gaps in Your Garden in May − 7 Flowers That Grow in WeeksThe best annual flowers to sow in May for bursts of color this summer
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The Simple Way To Replenish Container Soil Before Summer – So You Can Keep Reusing It For YearsRefresh your container soil in time for the growing season ahead
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This Japanese Zen Garden Planter Idea Is the Easiest Way to Create a Calm, Peaceful Corner on Your PatioDiscover how to create a Japanese zen planter for peace and tranquillity
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What an Apricot Tree Needs in April – 3 Tasks for a Delicious and Juicy Crop This SummerDiscover crucial April care tips to ensure a bountiful harvest
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This is What Your Apple Tree Needs in April – for Delicious and Abundant Fruit by FallThis month is a crucial time to set your apple tree up for success
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6 Easy Design Tweaks You Can Do Right Now – To Make Your Garden Look Like a Professional Styled ItExpert tips to get your outside space ready for summer
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Is it Time to Ditch the Lawn? Why Low-Water Garden Design Is Taking Over in 2026Losing the turf makes sense in drought-prone areas (and what to replace it with)
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5 Garden Design Tricks That Might Look Amazing on Pinterest, But Fail in Real Life – And What to Do InsteadThey might look great, but these garden design ideas don't tend to work
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The Garden Layering Secret Designers Use to Transform Bare Patios into Lush, Floral Havens
Revitalize your patio with these designer tips
