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Gardeners love these 10 companion planting ideas for begonias – 'They'll benefit your blooms!'

Try these beneficial plant pairings for the most beautiful begonias in your backyard

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Overwintering — How to Protect Your Plants Now, for a Healthy Garden Next Year

Taking care of your plants during the frost will allow for a thriving blooming season come spring

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'Don't wait until next year!' The best time to plant wildflower seeds might surprise you – hint: it's soon

Professional gardeners say the perfect time to sow a wonderfully wild wildflower garden is on the horizon

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7 ways to get rid of spotted lanternflies

Have you seen tiny spotted bugs around your yard? You’ll need to know how to get rid of spotted lanternflies fast before they ruin your plants.

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Should I deadhead yarrow? Gardening experts share their knowhow for more blooms

Get the lowdown on whether it’s worthwhile to add deadheading yarrow to your gardening maintenance to-do list. We asked garden experts

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How much does it cost to regrade a yard? Ballpark figures from professional landscapers

Yard regrading doesn't come cheap, but these ballpark estimates will help you to plan accordingly

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How to rescue your backyard after a heatwave – expert tips for a garden that's suffered from extreme heat

We ask gardening experts: what can we do to save our backyards after a heatwave?

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Low effort, high reward – these are the best low maintenance plants for front yards

These low-maintenance plants are perfect for the lazy gardener who loves the look of a well maintained front yard

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‘Save your time and money’ – why experts say don't use weed and feed on your lawn in midsummer

An early season application is recommended, but using the products in the middle of summer can damage a lawn

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How to keep flies away outside – pest control experts share their top tricks

Pest control experts explain how to keep flies away outside so you can enjoy your outdoor seating areas summer long

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5 common mistakes to avoid when growing herbs indoors

What you should not be doing when growing herbs indoors according to experts

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Cameron Diaz uses this vertical planting trick to hide her wall – and landscape designers say we should do the same

This simple but effective planting technique will discreetly conceal any unsightly wall – and we're learning from the best

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'It's the best thing you can do to help your plants survive summer' – why experts all recommend this one gardening practice

It's a great thing to do for your backyard in summer, but it has benefits all the year round, too

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Best front yard hedges for privacy – 10 leafy choices to screen your home from the street

Up your sense of security with these practical and pretty planting picks

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9 things to consider before using pesticide in your yard

Pesticides should be handled with great care. Here are 9 things to consider before using it.

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10 front door plants that will add a decorative touch to your home's entrance

The joy of these front door plants is that they're multi-tasking and work equally well in planters, hanging baskets or borders

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'They're perfect for natural privacy' – 10 plants for around a pool to create a backyard paradise

From leafy shrubs to fabulous flowers, these picks will give your pool area a beautiful, botanical touch

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Deadheading mistakes – 5 pruning errors to avoid when tidying up your blooming plants

There's an art to removing spent blooms correctly, but follow these expert tips and you'll be rewarded with better results

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Contractors say these 35 cheap home upgrades give you the most bang for your buck

Professionals provide insight on affordable upgrades for your living space.

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Can you water plants with milk? Experts reveal the pros and cons of using it to hydrate plants

There's a lot being said about watering plants with milk so we asked our team of experts to set the record straight

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Can you fertilize in the rain? Lawn care experts share their tips for best practice

Lawn and garden experts have explained whether or not you can fertilize your grass in the rain, the pros and cons of the practice, and when you should hold back from spreading nutrients

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How long should you water a lawn for? Pro advice on the ideal timings

A quick drench with the sprinkler or long soak? Lawn care experts share their tips for the healthiest grass

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How often should you water your lawn in summer? Learn from the professionals and get it right

Every day, every other day or just twice a week? Don’t waste time, effort and valuable resources when watering your lawn

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Chipmunk repellent plants – 8 plants known to discourage nibbling chipmunks

Expert gardeners reveal the best eight plants to repel chipmunks to prevent these tiny nibblers from making a meal out of your garden

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How to kill an ants' nest in a lawn – 5 tricks to kill ants but not grass

Pest control experts and gardeners explain how to kill an ants' nest in a lawn without damaging your grass to get rid of pests without having to reseed

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