Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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5 shrubs to plant now to fill your garden with winter berries – add pops of color with these go-to varietiesWinter berries bring a vibrant splash of color to your garden during the coldest months. Add a sprinkle of frost and things will really start to look magical
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'Sow them now, for your flower beds next spring' – how to grow sweet peas indoors to get a jumpstart on your garden of the futureBy sowing sweet pea seeds indoors during the fall, you'll be able to enjoy the most fabulous fragrant flowers next summer
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5 flowers to plant indoors now that will bloom in time for Christmas – and the 'indoor forcing' trick you need to knowChoose a selection of bulbs to grow indoors now and enjoy beautiful blooms and scent in time for Christmas (all you need do is trick them into thinking it's spring)
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5 things to plant in October to make sure your backyard is flourishing with gorgeous flowersMake October flowering blooms a thing in your garden by celebrating the seasonal shift with these late varieties that will take you right through fall and beyond
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The best bulbs for Spring flowers to plant in winterFind out the best time to plant your favorite spring bulbs to ensure the brightest start for your flower growing next year
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8 maple trees with the best fall color that will fill your yard with vibrant reds and yellows during this seasonThese elegant trees are the stars of the fall foliage season and will make your garden glow. Many of them fit easily into the smallest yards too
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The 10 best bare root fruit trees to get into your backyard now for a bumper harvest next yearFruit trees look very ornamental in your backyard plus they give you that self-sufficiency feelgood factor when you harvest buckets of ripe organic produce
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5 evergreen shrubs to plant in your front yard right now – add color, structure and texture with these year-round beautiesChoose a gorgeous fall afternoon to get outside and plant an eye-catching evergreen shrub (or two) that will spruce up your front
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10 fall-blooming flowers gardeners always choose for a perennial garden – 'they're at their peak now'These prolific bloomers are not bothered by shorter days and cooler nights, attract bees and butterflies, and come back year after year
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5 plants that actually thrive during fall – gorgeous flowers to plant now that will keep your garden colorfulThere are plenty of brilliantly colored flowers that will continue to bloom right up to the first frost - and the good news is you can plant them now
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5 flowering bulbs to plant in October – and the one type you can plant even later in the yearFall is the time to get busy with planting plenty of bright and beautiful spring bulbs as a wake-up call for the garden after winter
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4 vegetables to plant in October to keep you in fresh produce all winterWe've chosen four of our favorites to sow now for fresh spring pickings, plus one fresh and leafy one to see you right through winter
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The 6 best trees with fall color – landscapers pick the most beautiful for your yardWith their fiery shades and leafy lovelines, landscapers share the best trees with fall color that will create a stunning focal point in any outdoor space
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6 low-maintenance backyard jobs to do in September - experts set you up for a perfect 2024As the end of summer rolls round, make time now to get out into the garden to tidy up and get things in the best shape ever for next year
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5 flowers to plant in September – now's the time to ensure a beautiful, blooming backyardThe season is slowly winding down but our expert selection of blooms in rich purples and pinks will add vibrancy for months to come
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What to do with your flower beds in September so they look twice as good next yearThere is no greater joy in the garden year than planting up flowerbeds so make sure yours are prepped and primed now for next year's growing season
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What to do with your vegetable beds in September – how to grow more and prep them for SpringIt's time to treat your vegetable beds to some TLC, then let them take a rest. Alternatively you could plant some crops that will thrive in the cold season
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5 backyard trends designers are leaving behind this summer – and 5 they love insteadIt's time to get rid of everything that's either giving off the wrong vibes or not contributing to the beautiful biodiverse space you crave
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'They make you produce endorphins' - 10 plants that magically make your backyard more relaxingBeneficial plants can help you create a relaxing oasis to max up the calming benefits of time spent in your backyard
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10 ways landscapers make front yards more private - and add curb appeal, tooUse walls and fences combined with natural landscaping ideas with trees, hedges and layered planting to create all the seclusion you want while also enhancing curb appeal
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10 climbing plants for the front of your house - that make your home feel instantly welcomingBeautifying your exterior with lush blooms and starry flowers is easy as long as you know the right climbing plants to choose
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10 climbing plants for shady corners - that also give privacy, color and instant backyard beautyBring dark corners to life by choosing the best shade-loving climbers to add some shine and turn drab into dazzling
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5 colorful front yard plants to immediately make your home more beautifulShrubs are a mainstay of front yard landscaping, adding structure and year-round interest. Even better if they're covered with masses of colorful blooms too
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'So much neater' - 10 lawn edging ideas to add a professional finish to your backyardThese attractive lawn edging ideas will define and enhance the boundaries, transforming an often forgotten space into a thing of beauty
