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Best plants to attract birds and butterflies to your garden
Oliver Whitfield
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Turning a garden into a haven for birds and butterflies largely comes down to the plants you choose. Some species...
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Five ideal houseplants for beginners in gardening
Oliver Whitfield
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Starting to look after houseplants often comes with plenty of uncertainty, especially if you’ve never grown anything before. Limited experience,...
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Climbing plants for covering walls in urban gardens
Oliver Whitfield
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Among the many plant choices for urban gardens, climbing plants stand out because they take up very little ground space...
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Homemade fertiliser for yellow leaves: 5 ingredients to revive plants
Oliver Whitfield
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Yellowing leaves are a common sign that a plant is out of balance. In many situations, the cause is linked...
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Palm trees for small back gardens with minimal mess
Oliver Whitfield
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In residential areas, choosing palm trees is often driven by the promise of shade, a strong landscape design and added...
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5 Indoor Plants That Survive With Little Water
Oliver Whitfield
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In many city homes, indoor plants have to fit around a fast-paced routine and very little time for daily care....
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How to Reuse Dry Leaves in Autumn for a Healthier Garden
Oliver Whitfield
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Autumn often turns streets, gardens and pavements into real carpets of dry leaves. Rather than treating this scene only as...
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How to Create a Garden Sanctuary for Hummingbirds and Wild Birds in Hot Weather
Oliver Whitfield
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Looking after your home’s outdoor area in hot weather means paying attention to the small visitors that seek shelter among...
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Álvaro Pedrera explains why brown, dry leaf tips don’t always mean your houseplant needs more water
Oliver Whitfield
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Álvaro Pedrera, a plant specialist, warns that leaves with brown, dry tips do not automatically mean a pot needs more...
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Lantana: a colourful, easy-care plant that changes colour and attracts hummingbirds
Oliver Whitfield
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Lantana is one of those plants that seems tailor-made for anyone who wants a colourful, lively garden that is also...
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How to Keep an Orchid Flowering in a Modern Flat
Oliver Whitfield
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Keeping a beautiful orchid on the sitting-room windowsill can completely change the feel of a modern flat. This elegant plant...
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Indoor Plants Can Cool and Clean Buildings, University of Surrey Study Finds
Oliver Whitfield
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Most of us scarcely notice how strongly indoor spaces influence everyday life. At home, in classrooms, offices and shopping centres,...
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When a rose bush stopped flowering: how to get it blooming again
Oliver Whitfield
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When a rose bush stopped flowering, many garden owners assume the plant is unwell or that it will never set...
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Best Shrubs with Non-Aggressive Roots for Pavements and Public Squares
Oliver Whitfield
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Picking shrubs for pavements and public squares sounds straightforward, but in reality it can become a real puzzle. Everyone wants...
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Aluminium Foil in the Bottom of a Plant Pot: What It Does and When to Use It
Oliver Whitfield
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Lining the bottom of a plant pot with aluminium foil is a familiar trick among home growers. It is often...
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Moss Nest of the Sabiá-laranjeira in the Garden: What It Means
Oliver Whitfield
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Coming across a sabiá-laranjeira moss nest in the garden tends to catch any resident’s eye. Watching the bird coming and...
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Rosemary: the low-maintenance plant replacing lavender in gardens
Oliver Whitfield
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Rosemary is increasingly taking the place of lavender in the gardens of people who want fragrance, visual appeal and minimal...
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Devil’s Ivy: practical tips for fast indoor growth
Oliver Whitfield
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Devil’s ivy is one of the most sought-after houseplants for home decor thanks to its lush, eye-catching look. Hardy and...
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Japanese Camellia (Camellia japonica): a Japanese flower for modern gardens and urban balconies
Oliver Whitfield
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A Japanese flower such as the Japanese camellia (Camellia japonica) has been drawing attention in residential gardens and on urban...
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The secret to keeping a Phalaenopsis orchid in bloom for longer
Oliver Whitfield
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To keep an orchid in bloom for extra weeks, the key is to bring together bright indirect light, steady temperatures,...
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Easy Mini Garden for a Small Balcony
Oliver Whitfield
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A small balcony doesn’t mean you have to give up that lovely green nook with a fresh scent and a...
