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Sow Aubergines at the Right Time for a Bigger Summer Harvest
Oliver Grant
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Anyone hoping to harvest plump aubergines in summer needs to watch the calendar now – because the sowing window is...
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Black elder: the versatile shrub for every garden
Oliver Grant
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Between bare fences, empty beds and leafless branches, a garden can look rather bleak in late winter. Yet this is...
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Gardening for Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
Oliver Grant
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People who garden generally perform better on measures of mood, physical health and thinking, according to a wide-ranging analysis. The...
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Wooden board against slugs: a simple chemical-free garden trap
Oliver Grant
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More and more amateur gardeners are looking for ways to protect their beds from slugs without immediately resorting to chemicals....
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Brocante garden style: 5 vintage flea-market finds for outdoors
Oliver Grant
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Standard furniture from DIY stores can quickly look interchangeable in the garden. That is why more and more people are...
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Monty Don’s March Hydrangea Trick for More Flowers
Oliver Grant
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Monty Don, the British television gardener, relies on a small yet vital March routine that can determine whether hydrangeas have...
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Three March Jobs for a Denser Lawn Without Moss Killers
Oliver Grant
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Bare patches, yellow spots and soggy ground. Many people instinctively reach for chemical moss treatments at this point. Garden professionals,...
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Rosemary in March: Why It Turns Brown and What to Do
Oliver Grant
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Dried-out needles, shoots that look scorched, entire brown sections: in March, rosemary looks alarmingly battered in many gardens. Many people...
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How to Keep Balcony Herbs Thriving in Pots
Oliver Grant
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Basil is usually the first to give up. In the morning it still looks like something from a cookbook photograph;...
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What the Tit Reveals About Your Garden’s Ecological Health
Oliver Grant
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There is far more to this small bird than meets the eye. Look more closely and it becomes clear that...
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Plant Basil Between Tomatoes for Better Flavour
Oliver Grant
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A simple planting trick can make all the difference. Watered, fed, supported and shielded from rain: tomatoes often receive the...
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Agapanthus African Lily: The March P–K Trick for Taller Flower Stems
Oliver Grant
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Many amateur gardeners are puzzled year after year when their so-called African lily looks healthy yet produces hardly any flowers....
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Lemon Geraniums Against Ticks and Mosquitoes in Your Garden
Oliver Grant
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Anyone sitting on the patio in the evening or letting children play in the garden will notice it straight away:...
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10 Summer Bulbs for Garden and Balcony
Oliver Grant
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Planting the right bulbs, corms and tubers now will reward you with a summer burst of colour that can make...
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How Much Sun Does Buttercrunch Lettuce Need?
Oliver Grant
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Many home gardeners plant Buttercrunch lettuce expecting soft, buttery leaves, only to be disappointed by limp, bland or bitter heads....
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How to Save Your Money Tree
Oliver Grant
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Before you throw the pot away, take a closer look. The money tree, botanically known as Crassula ovata and often...
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Turn an Old Kitchen Sponge into a Water Reservoir for Plants
Oliver Grant
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As the first warm days arrive, young plants often struggle with inconsistent watering and soil that dries out quickly. At...
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Seed Roll: The Simple Snail Method for Spring Sowing
Oliver Grant
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When spring sowing inspiration strikes, the problem is familiar: seed packets are plentiful, yet there are no pots or trays...
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Iron Sulphate in March: The Professional Secret for a Moss-Free Lawn
Oliver Grant
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As the days begin to lengthen, many people immediately reach for the lawnmower or fertiliser in the shed. Professionals take...
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Four Flower Bulbs and Tubers to Plant in March for Summer Blooms
Oliver Grant
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With the right planting plan in March, you can fill this gap beautifully. Once the first spring bulbs have finished...
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Bergenia: The Tough Perennial That Stops Weeds Naturally
Oliver Grant
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An unassuming perennial can fill your borders so densely that weeds barely stand a chance. Anyone who tends a flowerbed...
