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Lavender and Mint Against Ants in the Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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Ants are simply part of garden life, but attitudes soon change when they undermine lettuce roots or guard roses covered...
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Why City Trees Must Be Treated as Essential Infrastructure
Gareth Whitfield
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On a blisteringly hot afternoon, standing beneath a large mature tree makes one point that urban planners are only beginning...
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Fritillaria imperialis: Crown imperial against voles and moles
Gareth Whitfield
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Many garden owners know the situation: no sooner has the lawn grown thick and tidy again than fresh mounds appear,...
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Yandex AI service detects Sosnowsky’s hogweed from satellite imagery
Gareth Whitfield
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Experts from Yandex School of Data Analysis, working with the Stop Hogweed movement, have created an AI service that automatically...
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7 Leafy Vegetables for the Garden: Fresh Harvests from Spring to Winter
Gareth Whitfield
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Anyone who plans wisely in spring can harvest fresh leaves for months – without enormous beds or expert knowledge, but...
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Famalicão to clear 80 hectares for priority strips by June
Gareth Whitfield
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Vila Nova de Famalicão Council intends to clear 80 hectares of land to establish priority strips by the end of...
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Houseplants Against Humidity: The Quiet Solution in a Flowerpot
Gareth Whitfield
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Often, the solution is sitting in a flowerpot. Many households struggle with excessive humidity, particularly in poorly insulated flats or...
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Why tits avoid your garden despite an attractive nest box
Gareth Whitfield
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Buds are opening everywhere, yet many gardens remain surprisingly quiet: no tits, no cheerful birdsong and no nimble acrobats darting...
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Hardening Off Tomatoes: The Essential Step Before Planting Out
Gareth Whitfield
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The calendar says: “It is planting time now.” The sun is shining, and the young plants indoors look sturdy and...
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Hydrangeas: Ferns, Astilbes and Hostas as Planting Companions
Gareth Whitfield
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Hydrangeas are often saved not by reaching for the watering can, but by choosing the right planting companions. Many amateur...
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Yellow Lawn? This Simple Soil Trick Beats More Fertiliser
Gareth Whitfield
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Instead of throwing on even more fertiliser, experts point to a simple soil trick. Anyone standing in front of a...
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Plant Holly by Early March: A Lucky Shrub for Garden and Balcony
Gareth Whitfield
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When the beds are still bare and the balcony looks grey, many people look for one simple sign: the season...
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Use Leaves as Winter Protection for Garden Soil
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners buy costly fleece covers, plastic sheeting and specialist fertilisers to get their plants through the winter. Yet...
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Pentas: The Easy-Care Star Flower for Balconies and Terraces
Gareth Whitfield
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An understated star for spring: an easy-care flower adds colour to balconies and terraces while keeping pollinators happy. In spring,...
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Old vegetable varieties are returning and transforming garden beds
Gareth Whitfield
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Old vegetable varieties quietly disappeared from many gardens – now they are returning with force and transforming entire beds. Sowing...
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Photinia hedge or Pittosporum: the better choice for dense privacy screening
Gareth Whitfield
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In many housing developments, the same scene is now becoming familiar: once-impressive Photinia hedges have turned sparse and unhealthy, allowing...
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Freesias: One Flower for a Fragrant Balcony
Gareth Whitfield
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With the right flower, there is no need for an entire plant collection. Many city dwellers know the problem: you...
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Japanese Maples: Why Mulching in March Makes a Difference
Gareth Whitfield
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Leaf edges drying out, scarcely any new shoots, and despite diligent watering, the Japanese maple looks tired. Anyone with such...
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Plant ground covers in March to stop weeds naturally
Gareth Whitfield
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Rather than pulling thistles, chickweed and dandelions from beds every weekend, you can plant the area thoughtfully once and then...
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Leonotis leonurus: The Fiery Star for Modern Gardens
Gareth Whitfield
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While many gardens feature the same geraniums, lavender and roses, some plants immediately draw every eye and turn an ordinary...
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Snail Shells: A Quiet Treasure for Garden Soil
Gareth Whitfield
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They are giving away a quiet treasure for the soil. Among early sowings, young tomato plants and damp beds, they...
