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Climbing Plants with Non-Invasive Roots for Flowering Walls
Gareth Whitfield
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Covering walls with climbing plants often raises the same concern: whether aggressive roots or stems working their way into gaps...
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First Lawn Cut After Winter: Avoid This Common Mistake
Gareth Whitfield
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The sun is out again, the garden is gradually drying, and the familiar machine is waiting in the shed. However...
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Seven plants that replace chemicals in the garden
Gareth Whitfield
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But there is also a radically different way. Anyone buying fertiliser, pesticides and weedkillers every year is gradually turning their...
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How to grow bougainvillea in an apartment pot for a colourful balcony
Gareth Whitfield
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A balcony filled with vibrant colour is a goal for many people living in today’s major urban centres. Bougainvillea is...
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Ivy: Why Experts Warn Against Removing It Too Quickly
Gareth Whitfield
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Experts warn that this can create problems in the first place. Anyone who sees a tree trunk covered in growth...
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Flower Bulbs and Tubers to Plant in March for Summer Colour
Gareth Whitfield
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If you do not add more in March, you will be looking at bare soil for a long time. The...
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Photinia hedges: Pittosporum as the robust replacement for 2026
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone who has relied on Photinia hedges for years will recognise the familiar frustration: bare patches, brown spotting and a...
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Plants That Need Little Water for Houses and Flats
Gareth Whitfield
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Plants that cope well with a lack of water are becoming increasingly popular in houses and flats, particularly among people...
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Wonder Flower: The Overlooked Night Bloomer for Your Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Yet one frequently overlooked night-blooming plant can take a surprising amount of work off your hands. Anyone creating new beds...
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Potato Water for Moss and Algae on the Patio
Gareth Whitfield
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Many homeowners reach for harsh cleaners in desperation when the patio resembles a carpet of moss after winter and wet...
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Spring pruning: why cutting back makes plants stronger
Gareth Whitfield
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The air still carries a faint scent of winter: damp soil and cold metal, just as the first pair of...
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How Much Sun Does Buttercrunch Need?
Gareth Whitfield
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Many home gardeners grow Buttercrunch as they would any other leaf lettuce, then wonder why the leaves turn bitter or...
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Natural Slate for Modern Outdoor Gardens
Gareth Whitfield
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Outdoor spaces are undergoing a major transformation as conventional flooring is replaced. The growing preference for natural slate reflects a...
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Sedum nussbaumerianum: the succulent that changes colour with sunlight
Gareth Whitfield
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A succulent that changes shade according to sunlight has become popular in gardening schemes for small, bright balconies. Its colour...
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Can I force my neighbour to mow their lawn? The legal position
Gareth Whitfield
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Few things frustrate homeowners more than looking over the fence at knee-high grass, thistles and nettles beside their own neatly...
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Lupin: a resilient and sustainable choice for colourful gardens
Gareth Whitfield
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Among the many species suited to home gardens, the lupin is increasingly being chosen by people seeking a colourful, more...
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Crape Myrtle: The Ideal Tree for Narrow Pavements
Gareth Whitfield
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Choosing the right tree for a house frontage calls for careful planning, particularly where urban pavements are narrow. The crape...
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Winter Plants: Azaleas, Camellias and Pansies for a Colourful Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Keeping a garden full of colour throughout winter is a familiar challenge, yet certain species can come through the colder...
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Green Manure in February: Why Mustard-Family Plants Transform Your Vegetable Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners wait until the weather is properly warm before thinking about sowing. Yet late winter is the ideal...
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Money Tree Care in March: The Essential Spring Routine
Gareth Whitfield
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Many people leave their money tree on the windowsill for months, giving it a little water and plenty of good...
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How can you add colour to your balcony for just one real?
Gareth Whitfield
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How can you add colour to your balcony for just one real? A clever, low-cost gardening choice completely transformed a...
