Latest articles by Ruth Hayes
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What is the best material for a raised bed? For a sustainable and stylish gardenExpert advice for choosing the best, most durable materials for a raised garden bed, for years of successful growing
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How to overwinter tender plants – and keep them safe until the springOverwintering tender plants and bulbs is an important fall task that will benefit your yard in future years
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How far apart to space bulbs in a pot – for healthy growth and fabulous colorGiving your potted bulbs enough space to grow well will produce brilliant displays in the fall
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Best winter flowers for pots – 10 stunning options to brighten the shorter daysOur choice of the best flowering plants for winter pots to add color to the garden right through to the spring
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Best plants for winter hanging baskets – 10 picks for long-lasting, joyful flowersThese winter bloomers will add uplifting color to your baskets through the colder seasons
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Plants never to grow in a raised bed – 5 varieties to avoid, and what to plant insteadA gardening experts shares the plants that will cause you problems if put them in raised beds
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How to harvest sweet pea seeds – expert advice for saving and storing seedsOur top 5 tips for collecting and storing sweet pea seeds will guarantee floral scent and color for years to come
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Seed harvesting and collecting mistakes – 6 common pitfalls to avoidExpert advice for avoiding seed harvesting mistakes, to ensure your hand-raised plants will thrive next year
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Best roses for hedges – 10 stunning varieties for color, scent, privacy, and securityAn expert guide to selecting and growing hedge roses
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Best hedges for pollinators – 10 shrubs that are beneficial for bees, birds and butterfliesHedging plants for insects and hummingbirds that will also benefit your backyard
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Rock garden plants – 10 of the best varieties and how to grow themDiscover how to choose and grow rock garden plants to create an alpine-inspired feature in your yard
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Are roses drought tolerant? Expert advice for growing roses in dry yardsOur expert tips for growing healthy, flower-filled roses with a limited water supply
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How to prune sunflowers for bigger blooms and healthy plantsDiscover how to prune sunflowers by following our expert advice, helping you to keep your prized sunflowers blooming all summer long through to fall
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Skunk-repellent plants – what to grow to banish these critters from your yardNot just flowers, but vegetables crops too, will help to keep skunks at bay
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How to garden with hayfever – expert advice on alleviating this common allergy from a lifelong gardenerOur top 6 expert tips for beating hayfever in the backyard
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Container gardening for beginners – how to create pots of long-lasting color for every seasonBegin your container gardening adventure with our expert tips, inspiration and plant suggestions
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How to use plants to reduce noise pollution – plus 9 of the best varieties for the jobPlants and greenery can block unwanted sound in your yard and balcony, for a more tranquil outdoor space
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What is deadheading? And why it is so important for your plantsUnderstand the reasons behind deadheading for a summer yard filled with flowers
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How to put up a wall trellis – to suit all types of climbing plants, even vegetablesFollow our step-by-step expert guide to putting up a trellis for successful vertical gardening
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How to protect plants from heavy rain – 5 pro tips, plus expert advice on what to do after a downpourDiscover the best ways to protect borders and pots when your yard experiences extremes of weather
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Summer gardening checklist – 11 vital jobs to guarantee a gorgeous yardOur summer gardening checklist will keep your garden flourishing
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How to prune peonies for bigger blooms – know the right techniques depending on what type of plant you haveThere are three different types of peonies, and each have different pruning needs
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What is pinching out plants? Plus how to do it and why it's importantFollow our expert pinching tips for more healthy and productive plants
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These peony pruning mistakes can ruin your plants – here's how to avoid themExpert advice for dodging pruning pitfalls to guarantee beautiful peony blooms every year
