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It's popular in the winter - but deserves a spot inside this spring, too.

There’s something quietly thrilling about planting a seed. You press it into the soil, water it in, and then you wait. For a ...

"Marigolds are excellent for growing in small spaces, with French marigolds being the best variety as they are more compact. A single French marigold can thrive in a six-inch pot if space is very ...

​Starting plants from seed feels like the most natural and conventional way of growing plants, whether they are flowers, vegetables or herbs. After all, that’s how plants grow in nature, right? But ...

Early March pruning can be tricky. Learn how to safely prune your shrubs based on weather, plant type, and goals.

Many summer-flowering shrubs should be pruned in March. The likes of Buddleja (butterfly bush), Caryopteris, Hydrangea paniculata, Lavatera, or hardy fuchsia should be trimmed now to promote new ...

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