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5 Easy Climbing Plants for Pots That Will Transform Small Gardens With Spring Color and Life

Make the most of balconies, courtyards and small patios by growing vertically

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9 Signs Your Indoor Plants Have Draft Damage – And What To Do About It

Discover how to decipher these clues from your houseplants and prevent lasting damage caused by drafts

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5 Low-Maintenance Evergreen Shrubs That Instantly Boost Front Yard Curb Appeal

Shrubs that will keep your front yard fresh and striking all year round

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Best evergreens to stop weeds – 5 expert-approved shrubs to keep problem plants out of your yard

These evergreen ground covers and shrubs will help reduce the amount of time you spend weeding

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5 container plants that repel mosquitoes, so you can enjoy al fresco dining in peace this summer

It's the time of year when more of the day is spent outdoors than indoors. But there is nothing as vexing as being attacked by mosquitoes

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Best ground cover plants for wet soil – experts recommend these 5 options for soggy, damp yards

Cover challenging borders in your yard with these spectacular low-growing species

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How to make your own peace lily fertilizer – an expert-approved recipe to encourage long-lasting, sophisticated blooms

There are plenty of kitchen scraps you can use to feed you peace lily

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Best climbers to grow in pots – 5 easy-to-grow vines that will transform small spaces with vibrant color

Make the most of small terraces, patios and balconies by filling pots with colorful climbers

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How to fertilize magnolias – garden experts reveal the secrets to better blooming, and timing is critical

Magnolias are famed for their spring flowers, and feeding at the right time can give trees a boost

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Best fragrant shrubs – 5 perfumed plants to transform garden borders and pot displays this summer

Grow one or more of the best fragrant shrubs to add a sensory element to your yard

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Low-maintenance dwarf evergreens for small spaces – 5 easy-to-grow compact plants for year-round greenery

These easy evergreens will inject structure and impact to a small yard

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I discovered the ultimate propagation hack to speed up rooting – all you need to do is pair your cuttings with a pothos plant

A natural rooting hormone is released from pothos cuttings which aids root development of other plants

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How to make your own cactus potting mix – an easy DIY to give your desert houseplants a happy home

It's all about creating a growing environment that resembles their native habitat

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Best dwarf trees for compact spaces – 5 unusual species to transform even the smallest yard

These dwarf trees will inject foliage and flowers into any sized space

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How to grow flowering cherry trees in pots – expert advice for masses of blossom that will transform even the smallest spaces

Follow our expert-approved guide so that your pot-grown flowering cherry tree thrives this year

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Houseplant experts reveal the one reason your fittonia is drooping – plus tips on how to revive it

These plants are notorious for having dramatic reactions to improper care

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How to care for an alocasia – 3 tips plant experts swear by to encourage luscious growth

The large leaves of alocasia create a green statement in any room

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Best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for a front yard – 5 easy-to-grow plants that will instantly boost curb appeal

These evergreens will maintain impact and interest all year long

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3 reasons your fern is drooping and how to save it, according to houseplant experts

Ferns are notorious for having a dramatic reaction to improper care, but luckily it's easy to rectify

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How to care for a sago palm – 3 tips houseplant experts recommend to keep this statement plant looking luscious

This prehistoric plant is now a popular houseplant for its feathered foliage and low-maintenance nature

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How to propagate an anthurium – plant experts reveal how to multiply these colorful houseplants from cuttings and by division

With a little patience and perseverance, you can easily grow more of these bright plants for free

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Best edible evergreens – 5 beautiful plants for a sustainable, year-round harvest

These evergreens will add a sensory element to your plot at all times of the year

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Tired of looking at bare soil under trees? These 5 shade-tolerant shrubs will maximize greenery in problem areas

Established trees can create a challenging environment for other plants, so opting to grow resilient shrubs underneath them is your best bet

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I've saved hundreds of dollars with these 5 easy DIY hydroponic garden ideas – some were even free to make

Indoor growing can be easy and low cost – all you need is a repurposed container and the right conditions to grow plants without soil

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Suffering from waterlogged soil in your yard? These 5 moisture-absorbing trees can solve drainage nightmares naturally and fast

These trees will prove useful during heavy rain and stormy weather

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