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March fruit trees: correct planting depth at the graft union
Oliver Whitfield
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When you plant an apple, cherry or apricot tree in the garden in March, you usually think about feed, choosing...
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What It Means When a Hoopoe Appears in Your Garden
Oliver Whitfield
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Seeing a hoopoe turn up in your garden can be so unexpected that most people do a double take. Its...
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How to protect a potted lemon tree from late frost with an insulating plate
Oliver Whitfield
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Spring often makes hobby gardeners feel safe far too soon. The days turn milder, the potted lemon tree looks fit...
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Nasturtium in March: natural help against aphids and for higher yields
Oliver Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners still reach for sprays when things get tough, yet older generations already knew the answer often sits...
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Photinia hedge problems: why Pittosporum is the calmer replacement
Oliver Whitfield
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For years, Photinia – often sold for gardens as the “red-leaved glossy star” – was seen as a safe bet:...
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Monty Don’s March Routine for Hydrangeas: More Blooms with One Simple Habit
Oliver Whitfield
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Many keen gardeners dutifully water and feed their hydrangeas, then still wonder why the flowering becomes poorer each year. British...
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Leonotis leonurus (lion’s ear): the South African perennial that sets summer borders alight
Oliver Whitfield
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Plenty of gardens look pleasant in summer, yet few feel truly show-stopping. That’s where a still-under-the-radar perennial can step in...
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Hardening Off Tomato Plants: The Simple Trick Professionals Swear By
Oliver Whitfield
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Professionals swear by a simple trick. The first warm days send people to garden centres, trolleys loaded with young tomato...
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The One Lavender Pruning Cut That Nearly Doubles Its Lifespan
Oliver Whitfield
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Plenty of amateur gardeners have noticed the same thing: a few years ago, their lavender formed a neat violet cushion;...
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Stop Digging: Why Turning Soil in the Vegetable Garden Holds Growth Back
Oliver Whitfield
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Winter has barely loosened its grip before the sun reappears and the same scene plays out in countless gardens: soil...
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The Pine Cone Trick for Houseplants in Winter
Oliver Whitfield
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When radiators are clanking away and it’s freezing outside, the indoor climate can become completely wrong for Monstera, Ficus and...
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Revive Your Chicken Run in Late Winter with White Clover, Ribwort Plantain and Chicory
Oliver Whitfield
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Many backyard keepers look out in late winter and can’t believe the sorry state of the garden: a brown, trampled...
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12 Garden Tools You Can Confidently Get Rid Of
Oliver Whitfield
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If you enjoy working in the garden, you’ll recognise this pattern: in the brochure, the latest “must-have” helper looks brilliant;...
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Free Mulch: Dried Iris and Tulip Leaves for Strawberries and an Earlier Harvest
Oliver Whitfield
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Across the country, keen gardeners are now pulling dead leaves from borders, cutting back spring flowers and lugging bags of...
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Nutgrass (Cyperus rotundus): How to Control It in Lawns and Beds
Oliver Whitfield
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Nutgrass, botanically Cyperus rotundus, is widely regarded as one of the most irritating weeds you can get in a garden....
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Pruning Lavender: The Right Cut at the Right Time
Oliver Whitfield
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A violet cushion of flowers in summer, grey-green shrubs in winter - that’s how many people picture lavender. In reality,...
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Chives as a Natural Bodyguard for Vegetables, Berries and Roses
Oliver Whitfield
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Right in the middle of this search is a herb almost everyone recognises, yet hardly anyone uses with real intent:...
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March Sowing: Fast Spring Flowers Inspired by Great Britain
Oliver Whitfield
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While many amateur gardeners across German-speaking countries still hesitate in March, in the United Kingdom the sowing season for quick...
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Rhubarb Leaf Tonic for Tomatoes: The Old Remedy Making a Comeback
Oliver Whitfield
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In traditional cottage and farm gardens, it used to be a standard bit of kit-then it quietly disappeared: a plant...
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Chicken Manure as Fertiliser for the Vegetable Garden: Practical Guide
Oliver Whitfield
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Keeping a few chickens in the garden gives you far more than just fresh eggs. In the background, a powerful...
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Photinia Hedge Replacement: Why Pittosporum Is the Better Choice for Spring 2026
Oliver Whitfield
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For years, Photinia was treated in countless front gardens as the miracle answer for a fast, evergreen privacy hedge. Now...
