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What to do with hollyhocks after flowering – experts share 2 ways to enjoy these spectacular blooms for longer

There are a couple of things you can do once your hollyhock flowers are spent

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Best evergreen ground cover plants – low maintenance options for year-round interest

Evergreen ground cover plants will add texture, foliage and flowers to the tricky areas of the backyard

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How to Get Rid of Garden Snails — 5 Natural and Humane Ways to Claim Back Your Yard

Fed up of snails treating your lettuce heads like breakfast? Experts say these 5 methods are the most effective ways for how to get rid of garden snails

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How to grow a ginkgo tree – the ancient tree that survived the dinosaurs

Ginkgo trees are long-living, drought-tolerant and pest-resistant. This low-maintenance tree might be the perfect addition to your backyard

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Plants for privacy on a balcony – grasses, shrubs and climbers to create an urban oasis

Discover the best plants for privacy on a balcony to create a green and secluded haven on your balcony

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How to grow miniature roses – for compact shrubs with a profusion of blooms

While miniature roses might be small in size, they are no less floriferous, with many blooming through summer until fall

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How to design and plant a butterfly border – expert advice for a pollinator-friendly plot

Attract plenty of pollinators this year by planting a butterfly border full of colorful and scented flowers

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Best trees for climate change – 7 choices to beautify your yard and help the planet

Discover how to plant for the future, and choose a tree that can cope with the effects of climate change

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7 Flowers You Can Plant Into Borders in March — Ideas for Instant Spring Gratification

Our expert suggestions show you how to add a gorgeous combo of pretty flowers and shapely foliage that will make borders pop in March, and shift the focus from fading spring bulbs

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Best fast-growing succulents – 5 varieties that will quickly double in size

These succulents will add quirky and unusual shapes to your interiors

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How to grow weigela – a colorful shrub that pollinators love

This flowering shrub is both easy to grow and impactful, filling outdoor spaces with masses of colorful blooms from early spring

Homes & Gardens

These are the 10 tools professionals say every gardener needs

Have these essentials in your toolkit and you'll be set for the gardening year

Homes & Gardens

How to choose a hedge trimmer — a gardening expert tells all

We spoke to a gardening expert to find out exactly what to look out for when choosing a hedge trimmer.

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8 trees to avoid planting close to a house – these are the varieties you should steer clear of

Planting a tree near your house has many benefits. But choosing the wrong variety of tree and planting it too close to your house can result in damage to your property

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Winter climber ideas – discover the best plants to add interest in your yard

Many climbing and vining plants can add impact and color to garden walls and structures at this darker time of the year

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How to grow forsythia – the hardy shrub that will reward you with a bounty of golden blooms

This cold-hardy shrub is one of the earliest to blossom in late winter and early spring, filling our backyards with golden-yellow stars

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When and how to prune drift roses to keep these compact bushes blooming

A little bit of pruning each year can go a long way

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Polka dot plant care guide – 5 expert tips for growing this patterned houseplant

These compact indoor plants are perfect for brightening up any room

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How to Plant Bare Root Roses, and When to do it to Get the Best Results (Psst, It's Now)

It might be cold out but there's never been a better time to plant roses to fill your garden with gorgeous fragrant blooms in summer

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Glory of the snow care and growing guide – expert tips for these early blooms

Take care when planting these bulbs and be rewarded with delicate star-shaped flowers

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How to grow viburnum – and fill your garden with fragrant flowers and colorful berries

Everything you need to know to successively grow this hardy shrub in your backyard

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How to grow wintersweet – top tips for sweet-smelling winter flowers

With pale yellow blooms and a heady fragrance, this hardy shrub will surely lift the spirits during the winter months

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Olive tree care and growing guide – top tips for this versatile evergreen

Create impact in your outdoor space by planting an olive tree, suitable both in the ground and in containers. By following this simple guide, you can watch your tree thrive

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A Norfolk Island pine is the perfect Christmas houseplant – here's how to grow one

This pretty little pine will grace your home for the festive period and beyond

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5 shrubs to plant now to fill your garden with winter berries – add pops of color with these go-to varieties

Winter berries bring a vibrant splash of color to your garden during the coldest months. Add a sprinkle of frost and things will really start to look magical

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