Gardening Tips & Information
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How To Prune Orchids The Right Way: Reinvigorate Key Orchid Species For Better Blooms And Happier Plants
While it’s important to prune regularly to keep plants looking and feeling their best, it’s not always clear how to prune orchids. Here’s our guide to making those essential cuts
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Want To Bring The Cottagecore Aesthetic To Life In Your Garden? Try These 9 Cottagecore Garden Plant Ideas For Dynamic & Ethereal Displays
Wondering how to capture the cottagecore aesthetic and overwhelmed by options? Try these elegant, dynamic and reliable plants to grow a sustainable trad trend
By Tonya Barnett
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Transplanting Dahlias Started In Pots: Planting Out Dahlias Started From Seed & Cuttings
Dahlias aren’t that complicated to relocate in the ground outside, even if started from seed or potted seedlings or cuttings. Here’s how easy transplanting dahlias can be
By Susan Albert
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I’ve Been A Professional Gardener For Over 30 Years And These Are The 8 Must-Have Outdoor Annual Plants I Believe Every Garden Needs
Filling a garden with annuals is a pleasure that is constantly evolving and full of surprises – but there are some outdoor annual plants every garden should have, every year
By Amy Grant
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Ever Seen Anting Birds In Your Yard? Discover The Bonding Antics Of Birds And Bugs
If the notion of anting birds sounds baffling to you, you’re not alone – but it’s a common activity for birds in summer. Here’s why birds seek out ants in summer
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Keep Your Pinks Flowering For Longer: How To Deadhead Dianthus For A Bounty Of Blooms
Certain dianthus varieties are capable of flowering well into high summer with the right care – so find out how to deadhead dianthus to guarantee a longer season of pretty pinks
By Tonya Barnett
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Put Copper Pennies In Your Bird Bath: How To Clean A Bird Bath With This Simple Hack, And Why It Can Help Your Bird Garden
Knowing how to clean a bird bath is crucial all year long, so If you haven’t tried this cheap and cheerful cleaning hack, it’s time to put that copper penny in your pocket to good use
By Janey Goulding
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Worried About Weeds? Meet 8 Common Types Of Weeds – Plus, How To Get Rid Of Them
Are you constantly waging a war on weeds and struggling to distinguish one from another? Here’s a guide to the most common types of weeds and how to fight them
By Amy Grant
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Dahlias Not Blooming? Avoid These 7 Common Dahlia Mistakes To Bring More Flowering Joy With Your Dream Dollies
If you’ve not yet been dazzled by dahlia displays, don’t fret. Dahlias not blooming needn’t be cause for despair – check these dahlia mistakes to put your blooming back on track
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Shade Plant Superstars for Lazy Gardeners – Grow These 5 Shade Plants That Thrive On Neglect For No-Fuss Backyard Beauty
If you’re stretched for time and short on sunny garden spots, make sure you grow some of these shade plants that thrive on neglect. Guaranteed to brighten your day the easy way!
By Janey Goulding
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Do Tomatoes Need Protection From Excessive Heat? Find Out 4 Ways To Protect Tomatoes In A Heatwave & Keep Plants Healthy
Tomatoes may flourish in sunshine, but be careful not to give them too much of a good thing. Do tomatoes need protection from excessive heat? Absolutely – and here’s how
By Amy Grant
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Unexpected Plant Color Combinations – Try These 4 Unusual Color Pairings To Rejuvenate Your Garden Design
Certain combinations of color can transform an everyday planting idea into a visual feast. Here are 4 unexpected plant color combinations to shake up your landscape
By Janey Goulding
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Try These 4 Uses For Orange Peels In The Garden & Transform Fruit Scraps Into Plant Pick-Me-Ups
Don’t bin the remains from your orange harvests – you’d be amazed at what you can do with orange peels in the garden, as we reveal some novel and surprisingly effective tips
By Janey Goulding
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Give Your Herbs A Haircut! 6 Aromatic Edibles That Benefit From Snipping In Summer & Why Trimming The Herbs Matters
Some edible plants are happy tumbling over pots and planters – but for others, trimming the herbs can help. Here are 6 aromatic edibles to snip into shape this summer
By Susan Albert
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8 Fabulous Flower Seeds To Plant In July – Because It’s Not Too Late To Sow Now For Spectacular Color From Summer Until Fall
Craving summer color but thinking you’ve missed the sowing window? There’s still time to shine – try these 8 flower seeds to plant in July for fabulous florals that last into autumn
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Grow A Privacy Screen That Smells Amazing: 6 Fragrant Plant Options For Privacy Screens To Bring Sanctuary To Patios and Balconies
If you want to grow plants to boost privacy and security levels in your growing space, try these fragrant plant options for privacy screens that look and smell divine
By Janey Goulding
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Can Lavender Grow In Shade? Here’s How To Grow Fragrant Flowering Plants Even In Partial Shade – Plus, Which Lavenders Are Best
If your growing space isn’t the sunniest, you may be wondering: can lavender grow in shade? We look at ways to cultivate this aromatic beauty in partial shade and filtered light
By Janey Goulding

