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Is it necessary to fertilize Shasta daisies? Expert advice from a pro grower for long-lasting blooms this summer
Learning how to fertilize Shasta daisies can help to encourage more blooms during August and September
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How to grow veronica – for an easy-going flowering perennial that will erupt with color every summer
This low-maintenance flowering plant is perfect for time-short gardeners
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Is it necessary to fertilize red hot pokers? Here's what I do as a plant pro to enjoy masses of long-lasting fiery flowers
Discover when and how to fertilize red hot pokers and the best products to use
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Why is my crocosmia not blooming? 5 common reasons for a lack of flowers, and how to fix them
Discover the usual culprits for a lack of blooms with crocosmia
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Why is my agapanthus not flowering? What I've learned after years of growing these blooms as a professional gardener
If your agapanthus is lacking flowers this year, it is likely due to one of these reasons
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7 plants I always prune in August as a professional gardener – trim these flowers and shrubs now before it's too late
Late summer pruning can make all the difference to the look and vitality of your plants
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Best verbena varieties – 5 dazzling choices we adore for a delicate touch to borders and pots
Vibrant, versatile, and popular with pollinators, everyone needs verbena in their garden
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Take cuttings of these plants in August before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs to propagate now before the summer window ends
August is the ideal time to take cuttings of many popular plants
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This is the one plant to grow if you want to help endangered monarch butterflies – and it's not too late to add one to your yard this summer
As the host plant for monarch butterflies, milkweed is the one species you can grow to support this remarkable migratory species
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An English flower garden of one's own – how Pom Shillingford grew more than just dahlias and sweet peas in the grounds of her Connecticut home
Garden Diaries: From her grandmother's greenhouse in Hampshire, England, to an exquisite flower garden in rural Connecticut, Pom Shillingford's story is one of memory, beauty and growing something deeply personal
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Should you deadhead agapanthus? Here's what I always do as a professional gardener, for minimum fuss and maximum flowers
Learning how to deadhead agapanthus will keep your blooms in tip-top shape
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What are florist hydrangeas? And why an expert urges you not to plant these showstopping blooms in your yard
These indoor blooms don't tend to last long when relocated outside
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How to help your yard and plants recover from the effects of wildfire smoke – expert garden advice to heal your borders
It’s not just fire that can damage your plants – smoke, ash and the particulates they contain can impact plant health, too
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These 5 popular garden plants are (surprisingly) invasive – a professional gardener issues a stark warning, and reveals what you should grow instead
Avoid planting these aggressive and vigorous species
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When to plant pampas grass – experts share how to grow this ornamental grass with fabulous plumes
Getting the planting timing right is essential for successful pampas grass growth
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5 native plants for nocturnal pollinators – these North American blooms will attract moths, bats and beetles under the cover of darkness
Nocturnal pollinators offer gardeners real benefits once the sun goes down
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Stop deadheading these 5 perennials now – they’re essential for migrating hummingbirds during summer and fall
From bee balm to salvias, these hardworking plants are vital nectar sources for hummingbirds on the move
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How to prune buddleia – garden experts reveal the best methods and exact timing to encourage bountiful blooms
Pruning is key to keeping this butterfly magnet in the best shape possible
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5 tick-repellent ground covers – a natural solution that’s fragrant and pretty for you, but repulsive to harmful pests
Plant these low-maintenance ground covers to help deter ticks naturally
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How to take lantana cuttings – July is the ideal time to propagate this pretty flower, and grow more plants for free
Easily double your flower collection at zero cost this summer
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How to prune rhododendrons – gardening experts share their techniques for keeping these shrubs shapely, plus when to prune to encourage returning blooms
Equipped with these techniques and the proper tools, you'll have no trouble encouraging prolific blooms
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When to cut back peonies – plant experts advise on the exact time to prune these perennial favorites after blooming
Keep your peonies healthy and disease-free but cutting them back at just the right time
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I gardened in the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany – these are the 5 heat-resistant ground covers I swear by for cruel summers
From silver foliage shrubs to drought-proof herbs, these ground covers can withstand punishing heat
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Plants that flower twice – 5 game-changing picks for long-lasting, colorful blooms that do the hard work for you
Twice the blooms; half the effort
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Need patio plants for instant summer color? Here are my 7 go-to fast-growing flowers to buy right now for joyful pot displays
These patio flowers to plant in July are easy to find and simple to grow, perfect for injecting immediate color into your yard
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Is urine the ultimate organic plant fertilizer? The science says yes – here's how it can transform your flowerbeds (for free)
Forget pricey fertilizers, this ancient approach is making a comeback
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How to take honeysuckle cuttings – July is the perfect time to propagate this fragrant climber, and grow more plants for free
Double your climbing plant collection at zero cost
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Prune these plants in July before it is too late – 7 flowers and shrubs you must trim now before the midsummer pruning window ends
After many years working as a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to prune in July, for a thriving yard in the year ahead
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I gardened professionally for a decade, and if I were starting my garden from scratch, these are the 7 game-changing plants I'd begin with
As a professional gardener, these are my go-to plants to start a garden
