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Best begonia varieties – 5 beautiful choices for striking indoor foliage

Begonias are some of the most vibrant plants to grow in your indoor garden

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Easiest climbers to grow – 5 fool-proof vines to quickly and effectively cover bare walls this year

In no time at all, these climbers will fill your fences, walls and garden structures with foliage and flowers

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Easiest evergreen trees to grow – 5 reliable species for year-round greenery

Whether used as hedge planting or as specimen trees, these species will maintain interest during every season

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Best evergreen ferns – 5 unusual options to grow for year-round greenery in your yard

Introduce one or more of these striking evergreen ferns for garden interest even during fall and winter

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How to grow evergreen clematis – for year-round greenery and extraordinary spring blooms

Evergreen clematis will prove popular with local wildlife, with birds and bees attracted to the fragrant blooms

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Easiest evergreen shrubs to grow – 5 foolproof plants for year-round greenery

Whether grown in borders or pots, these easy evergreens will maintain interest in all seasons

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How to make peace lily potting mix – a DIY recipe guaranteed to bring you more of these sophisticated blooms

Peace lilies just need a few essentials in their potting mix to keep them happy

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Experts Say These 5 Mistakes Are Making Your Yard Look Untidy — Here's How to Fix Them in One Weekend

Don't fall victim to these untidy yard giveaways. With our expert help, you can get your yard (and hedges) into shape in no time

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Do hollyhocks flower in the first year? Experts reveal all – plus tips on how to get early blooms

These spires of blooms are a summertime favorite, but you aren't necessarily guaranteed to see their vibrant flowers in the first year of being planted

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What to do with hollyhocks after flowering – experts share 2 ways to enjoy these spectacular blooms for longer

There are a couple of things you can do once your hollyhock flowers are spent

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Best evergreen ground cover plants – low maintenance options for year-round interest

Evergreen ground cover plants will add texture, foliage and flowers to the tricky areas of the backyard

Homes & Gardens

How to Get Rid of Garden Snails — 5 Natural and Humane Ways to Claim Back Your Yard

Fed up of snails treating your lettuce heads like breakfast? Experts say these 5 methods are the most effective ways for how to get rid of garden snails

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How to grow a ginkgo tree – the ancient tree that survived the dinosaurs

Ginkgo trees are long-living, drought-tolerant and pest-resistant. This low-maintenance tree might be the perfect addition to your backyard

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Plants for privacy on a balcony – grasses, shrubs and climbers to create an urban oasis

Discover the best plants for privacy on a balcony to create a green and secluded haven on your balcony

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How to grow miniature roses – for compact shrubs with a profusion of blooms

While miniature roses might be small in size, they are no less floriferous, with many blooming through summer until fall

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How to design and plant a butterfly border – expert advice for a pollinator-friendly plot

Attract plenty of pollinators this year by planting a butterfly border full of colorful and scented flowers

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Best trees for climate change – 7 choices to beautify your yard and help the planet

Discover how to plant for the future, and choose a tree that can cope with the effects of climate change

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7 Flowers You Can Plant Into Borders in March — Ideas for Instant Spring Gratification

Our expert suggestions show you how to add a gorgeous combo of pretty flowers and shapely foliage that will make borders pop in March, and shift the focus from fading spring bulbs

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Best fast-growing succulents – 5 varieties that will quickly double in size

These succulents will add quirky and unusual shapes to your interiors

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How to grow weigela – a colorful shrub that pollinators love

This flowering shrub is both easy to grow and impactful, filling outdoor spaces with masses of colorful blooms from early spring

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These are the 10 tools professionals say every gardener needs

Have these essentials in your toolkit and you'll be set for the gardening year

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How to choose a hedge trimmer — a gardening expert tells all

We spoke to a gardening expert to find out exactly what to look out for when choosing a hedge trimmer.

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8 trees to avoid planting close to a house – these are the varieties you should steer clear of

Planting a tree near your house has many benefits. But choosing the wrong variety of tree and planting it too close to your house can result in damage to your property

Homes & Gardens

Winter climber ideas – discover the best plants to add interest in your yard

Many climbing and vining plants can add impact and color to garden walls and structures at this darker time of the year

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How to grow forsythia – the hardy shrub that will reward you with a bounty of golden blooms

This cold-hardy shrub is one of the earliest to blossom in late winter and early spring, filling our backyards with golden-yellow stars

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