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Save Oleander After Frost: The Right Spring Recovery Strategy
Gareth Whitcombe
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With the right approach, however, the shrub can make a remarkably strong recovery. When gardeners bring their oleander out of...
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Why Peonies Suddenly Flower After Years
Gareth Whitcombe
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It was one of those first warm days in May, when the air already tastes of summer but the ground...
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Why the House Sparrow Is Essential to Your Garden Ecosystem
Gareth Whitcombe
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While everyone looks forward to the first days of spring and delights in robins and tits, another bird is usually...
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10 summer-flowering plants to plant by the end of May
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone who puts a little time into the soil in February, March, April or even May will be rewarded in...
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Keep a Gravel Driveway Weed-Free Naturally in Summer
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone hoping to keep a driveway clean or a gravel path tidy in summer can quickly end up with backache...
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Lemon Tree in a Pot: Protect It from Late Frost Below
Gareth Whitcombe
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The reason is right beneath the pot. Anyone who has successfully got their lemon tree in a pot through the...
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8 Ideas for Turning Old Picture Frames into Garden Furniture
Gareth Whitcombe
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If you move home regularly, redecorate, or simply enjoy taking photographs, you will probably know the issue: a pile of...
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Hydrangeas: The 15 April Ritual for Giant Blooms
Gareth Whitcombe
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Between the cool days of spring and the first scent of summer lies a brief period in which hydrangeas are...
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Turn Toilet Rolls into a Mini Garden for Tomatoes and Courgettes
Gareth Whitcombe
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Empty toilet rolls routinely go straight into the bin in many homes. One online gardener, however, sees them not as...
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Pruning Oleander in Spring: How to Ensure Abundant Summer Flowers
Gareth Whitcombe
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The evergreen container favourite, oleander, is considered undemanding: it loves warmth and sunshine, and grows remarkably reliably even with limited...
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Ice Saints: What You Can Plant Before Mid-May
Gareth Whitcombe
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Old gardening lore about the so-called Ice Saints is deeply ingrained. As soon as temperatures rise, many gardeners look at...
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Peonies: the best companion plants for a spectacular border
Gareth Whitcombe
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Many amateur gardeners plant peonies on their own in a border, then wonder why the dramatic wow factor never quite...
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Mulch tomatoes before watering season for stronger, healthier plants
Gareth Whitcombe
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The crucial step takes place long before the first drink of water. Tomatoes are often thought of as thirsty plants,...
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Seven Hardy Perennial Herbs for Fresh Winter Harvests
Gareth Whitcombe
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While many amateur gardeners are still impatiently leafing through catalogues and dreaming of tomato and pepper plants in January, a...
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Tecomaria ‘Cape Town Orange’: Compact Bloomer for Small Gardens
Gareth Whitcombe
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A compact, long-flowering shrub in vivid orange proves that even the smallest space can deliver months of colour. Owners of...
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Bottle trick: keep plants healthy without daily watering
Gareth Whitcombe
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With a simple bottle trick, your plants can stay remarkably healthy even without daily watering. Many amateur gardeners know the...
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Oleander: A Simple Trick for Spectacular Blooms
Gareth Whitcombe
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A simple trick can change that. Many amateur gardeners choose oleander to bring a Mediterranean feel to their garden or...
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First Lawn Cut in Spring: Why Mowing Too Early Damages Your Lawn
Gareth Whitcombe
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The temptation is understandable: as soon as the ground looks reasonably dry, the lawn is meant to be cut “nice...
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Balcony Design 2026: Turn Small Spaces into an Outdoor Living Zone
Gareth Whitcombe
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A new approach to balcony design is turning limited space into a genuine living area. For years, balconies and terraces...
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Propagate hydrangeas with a potato: a simple kitchen trick
Gareth Whitcombe
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A simple kitchen trick can often save their lives. In countless gardens, the same anxious question arises each spring: has...
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English Garden Bird Feeding: The Winter Strategy That Changes Birdlife
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone travelling to England in winter, or watching television footage of English gardens, is often struck by the bustle around...
