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Cold-Hardy Plants for a Winter Garden: Azaleas, Camellias and Pansies
Oliver Whitfield
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Keeping a garden full of colour through winter is a familiar challenge, yet certain species cope with the colder months...
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How to Protect Your Garden from Winter Pests
Oliver Whitfield
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In colder spells, keeping the garden protected calls for careful attention to the small details that are easy to miss...
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Sour Milk: Protecting Plants and Cleaning at Home
Oliver Whitfield
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Throwing away food that has passed its use-by date is a familiar kind of household waste. However, sour milk still...
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The Right Time to Prune Trees
Oliver Whitfield
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Pruning a tree is not simply a matter of cutting off branches that look like “too much”. The time of...
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Natural Slate Outdoor Flooring for Modern Gardens
Oliver Whitfield
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Outdoor areas are being given a fresh look as traditional paving is replaced. The growing preference for natural slate shows...
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Reusing an Old Grate as a Vertical Support for Small Pots in the Garden
Oliver Whitfield
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An old grate can be given a second life in the garden by turning it into a vertical support for...
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Hollyhock (Alcea rosea): the tall flower seen on old façades and walls
Oliver Whitfield
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The hollyhock, scientifically known as Alcea rosea, is often seen growing against façades, boundary walls and older houses across many...
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Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera deliciosa): Meaning, Benefits and Care
Oliver Whitfield
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The Swiss cheese plant has become one of the most sought-after houseplants for interiors, thanks to its large, cut-out leaves...
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The Flower That Perfumes the Whole Living Room and Grows Well in a Pot: Gardenia
Oliver Whitfield
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Among the many plants grown indoors, a few species stand out for their ability to scent the home without needing...
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How to Get a Rose Bush Flowering Again
Oliver Whitfield
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When a rose bush stops producing blooms, many gardeners start wondering what has changed in the way they care for...
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Calligonum: the desert plant that stabilises sand dunes
Oliver Whitfield
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In desert regions where sand seems to leave no room for life, a handful of plants stand out for their...
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Mosquito-Repelling Plants for Your Home: Citronella, Mint and Lavender
Oliver Whitfield
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Keeping plants that repel mosquitoes at home is an easy, low-effort trick that can solve a lot without relying only...
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zamioculca Black (Raven ZZ): care and growing tips for indoors
Oliver Whitfield
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The zamioculca Black, also known as Raven ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia ‘Raven’), has become a favourite among plant collectors thanks to...
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How to Revive Your Lawn with a Hollow Tine Aerator and Organic Compost
Oliver Whitfield
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Spending Saturday mornings looking after the home can be genuinely satisfying for anyone who loves seeing the exterior kept spotless....
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How to Attract Birds to Urban Gardens and Balconies with a Small Pond
Oliver Whitfield
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Urban gardens - and even small balcony spaces filled with pots - can become an important refuge for local wildlife....
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Modern alternatives to an awning for terraces and balconies
Oliver Whitfield
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With the arrival of hotter weather, many people start to reconsider how they protect their outdoor areas. Terraces and balconies...
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Plants on Valentine’s Day: Meanings and How to Choose the Right One
Oliver Whitfield
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Giving plants as a Valentine’s Day gift has become increasingly popular with couples who want something lasting and meaningful. Rather...
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Homemade fertiliser for plants: natural ingredients that work
Oliver Whitfield
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Keeping plants looking attractive and in good health takes more than regular watering. Replenishing nutrients is also part of essential...
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Ticks in the Garden: Practical ways to protect people and pets
Oliver Whitfield
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Ticks in the garden pose a health risk to people and pets, particularly during warm, humid spells. These parasites take...
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Dipladenia (Mandevilla): the heat-tough flowering plant for balconies and gardens
Oliver Whitfield
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Among the many species grown in gardens and on balconies, only a handful cope well with intense heat without losing...
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Low-maintenance orchard: oriental fruit trees for 30+ years of harvests
Oliver Whitfield
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Having a productive orchard without losing precious hours to constant upkeep is the aim for many city dwellers. By growing...
