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Planting Summer-Flowering Bulbs in March: 7 Flowers for Your Summer Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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Between bare beds and damp soil, the appearance of your garden in July and August is decided almost unnoticed. During...
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The Pine Cone Trick for Healthy Houseplants in Winter
Gareth Whitcombe
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Many hobby gardeners assume in January that their plants are suffering from a lack of light or water. Yet the...
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Keep Ants Away Naturally with Plants Instead of Poison
Gareth Whitcombe
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Rather than spreading poison, however, a trick from nature can help. Ants play a genuinely useful role in the ecosystem,...
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Why Your Rose Bush Is Not Flowering and How to Fix It
Gareth Whitcombe
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When a rose bush stops flowering, many gardeners wonder what has changed in its care. Usually, the cause lies in...
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Garden maintenance: how to avoid common outdoor problems
Gareth Whitcombe
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A seemingly peaceful garden can conceal minor issues that, over time, affect the look of the home, attract pests and...
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Is an Orchid Without Flowers Dying? Essential Care Guide
Gareth Whitcombe
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Losing its flowers does not mean an orchid is dying. This is a normal stage in the plant’s life cycle,...
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5 Japanese plants for a vibrant practical garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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A vibrant, colour-filled garden that does not require endless hours of tiring upkeep is the ambition of many home gardening...
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Sulphur Smell in Plants: Causes and What to Do
Gareth Whitcombe
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When a healthy plant suddenly begins giving off a sulphur smell, either its surroundings or the plant itself is out...
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Plants for Valentine’s Day: Meanings of Romance and Commitment
Gareth Whitcombe
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Giving plants as gifts on Valentine’s Day is becoming increasingly popular among couples seeking something lasting and meaningful. Rather than...
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Plastic Box Slug Trap for the Vegetable Patch
Gareth Whitcombe
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A simple plastic container can bring this frustration to a surprisingly gentle end. Many amateur gardeners know the feeling: you...
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Agapanthus P-K Method for Taller, Stronger Flower Stems
Gareth Whitcombe
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Many amateur gardeners are puzzled in summer by short, flimsy flower stems or cushions of foliage without a single bloom....
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A Terracotta Pot Can Help Robins Nest in Your Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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A plain terracotta pot can transform the situation entirely. Many gardeners buy attractive wooden nest boxes, carefully hang them in...
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How to Control Purple Nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) in Your Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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Purple nutsedge, botanically known as Cyperus rotundus, is considered one of the most troublesome garden weeds worldwide. Once it has...
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How to Make a Snake Plant Grow Faster and Produce New Plants
Gareth Whitcombe
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The snake plant is valued for its toughness and ability to cope with varied conditions, yet in many homes it...
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12 Garden Tools You Can Safely Get Rid Of
Gareth Whitcombe
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If you enjoy working in the garden, you will know the feeling: the latest helper looked brilliant in the brochure,...
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Calibrachoa for Spectacular Balcony Flower Cascades
Gareth Whitcombe
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Many people admire the window boxes in high summer, spilling over with veritable cascades of flowers, and wonder how their...
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How to Repurpose a Broken Hose into an Outdoor Mat and Decorative Wall Display
Gareth Whitcombe
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A broken hose does not have to go straight into the bin once it loses pressure, splits or can no...
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Controlling Slugs in the Garden: Effective Methods
Gareth Whitcombe
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Controlling slugs in the garden is most effective when several straightforward measures are used together. Rather than relying on one...
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Dispose of Used Frying Oil Safely with Cornflour
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone who fries food regularly or enjoys deep-fried dishes will know the issue: eventually, the sink starts draining slowly, makes...
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How an Old Broom Becomes a Lifeline for Garden Birds in Winter
Gareth Whitcombe
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Most people think of bird feeders, fat balls and expensive products from the garden centre when winter arrives. Yet the...
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How to use aluminium foil to diagnose moisture on a wall
Gareth Whitcombe
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Dark marks appearing on a home’s structure can cause serious financial concern. To deal with this issue, it is necessary...
