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Nigella damascena: Why Love-in-a-Mist Belongs in Every Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone standing outside in March, looking over beds that are still bare, will often feel both impatient and excited. They...
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Clean Your Terrace Naturally: Five Household Remedies for Moss and Dirt
Gareth Whitfield
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A few simple household remedies can make all the difference. After the first warm days of the year, many people...
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Make Hydrangeas Blue With Coffee Grounds
Gareth Whitfield
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Many garden owners are amazed each year by how differently hydrangeas flower: sometimes pink, sometimes purple, and sometimes a rich...
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Asian Tiger Mosquitoes: Act Now Before Your Garden Is Overrun
Gareth Whitfield
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While many people are still in winter mode, the first mosquitoes are already on the move. The Asian tiger mosquito...
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Why Lavender Is Ideal for Small Gardens
Gareth Whitfield
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The neighbour stood on his balcony with a mug of coffee, shaking his head at his tiny back garden. Concrete,...
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Six Houseplants for Wet Windows and Mould Prevention
Gareth Whitfield
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Waking up to wet window frames in the morning often gives little indication of how badly the indoor climate is...
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How Deep Should You Plant Potatoes? The Right Potato Planting Depth
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone planting potatoes in spring usually thinks about varieties, fertiliser or slugs – yet often overlooks what may be the...
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Cats and Birds in the Garden: How Both Can Thrive
Gareth Whitfield
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? There is no need to choose – a few smart measures make both possible. Many owners know the uneasy...
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Fast Flowers in March: Annuals for Blooms in Record Time
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners in the UK and German-speaking countries underestimate how quickly certain flowers can go from seed to bloom....
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Hydrangeas: Why the Wrong Location Ruins Their Summer
Gareth Whitfield
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The picture-postcard scene is familiar: a white house front, round hydrangea blooms in front of it, perfectly visible from the...
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Asian hornet in the garden: how tits help bees in March
Gareth Whitfield
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In more and more gardens, the same concern emerges each spring: an introduced hornet species is hunting bees and other...
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Mixing Potting Compost with Sand: What Really Happens
Gareth Whitfield
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The balcony planters were still dripping from the overnight rain when I opened the bag of potting compost. That rich...
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Tread-resistant ground cover: alternatives to the classic lawn
Gareth Whitfield
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Heatwaves, a watering can in constant use, and brown patches across the “English lawn”: this is now what summer looks...
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Photinia or Pittosporum: The Modern Low-Maintenance Hedge
Gareth Whitfield
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For years, red-tipped Photinia was considered the star of front gardens. Fast-growing, colourful and evergreen, it seemed to offer the...
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Four March Bulb and Tuber Plants for a Colourful Summer Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Many keen gardeners enjoy tulips and daffodils in spring, only to be faced with a rather bleak border by May....
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Create a Snowy March Border with Stachys byzantina and Artemisia
Gareth Whitfield
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A straightforward pairing of silvery-white plants can give even the plainest border an almost wintry charm. When the first mild...
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Best Time to Water Plants During a Heatwave
Gareth Whitfield
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The best time to water plants during a heatwave is usually in the early morning, when the soil is still...
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Photinia or Pittosporum: The Better Hedge for Problem Gardens
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone wanting a fast-growing privacy hedge a few years ago would almost automatically have chosen Photinia, botanically known as Fotinia....
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Asiatic Lilies and Walnut Trees: Do They Tolerate Juglone?
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone with a black walnut or walnut tree in the garden may know the issue: many favourite plants struggle or...
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Love-in-a-mist: sow in March for blooms from June to August
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners are itching to get started in March: the soil is gradually thawing, yet borders still look bare...
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Experts warn: why the classic green thuja hedge is now failing
Gareth Whitfield
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The tide is turning: experts are issuing stark warnings about the classic green hedge. Across many housing estates, a development...
