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You Can Still Sow Flowers in August – 7 Picks for Quick Blooms or Years of Glorious Color

August sowings bring a range of possibilities for any garden

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What to Do With Agapanthus in July – 6 Expert Tips For Longer Lasting Summer Blooms

Agapanthus is a summer garden star, but a little care now can help keep plants flowering for longer

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8 Container Plants That Flower Better in July Than They Did in Spring – For Color During the Hottest Time of Year

Our pick of top-performing annuals and perennials for vibrant summer containers

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What’s Quietly Replacing Traditional Cottage Borders? Designers Are Embracing a Softer, Easier Planting Style This Spring

Let nature take the lead and celebrate a break from form

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5 Beautiful Window Box Planting Combinations That Thrive On Neglect – Set and Forget for Effortless Summer Color

Keep window boxes looking lush all summer with minimal fuss

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5 Tabletop Gardens That Make Outdoor Spring Dining Feel Magical

Level up your hosting with a charming miniature garden centerpiece

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6 Easy Design Tweaks You Can Do Right Now – To Make Your Garden Look Like a Professional Styled It

Expert tips to get your outside space ready for summer

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Is it Time to Ditch the Lawn? Why Low-Water Garden Design Is Taking Over in 2026

Losing the turf makes sense in drought-prone areas (and what to replace it with)

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5 Heirloom Flower Seeds to Sow in March for a Timeless William Morris-Inspired Yard this Summer

Celebrate Arts and Crafts artistry in your yard

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The March Garden Divide – What to Do Now (and What to Wait On)

Not all plants need to be divided in March

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From January to December, Every Birth Month Flower has Meaning – Discover What Yours Says About You (and How to Grow It)

Add a symbolic touch to your garden in 2026

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What's your zodiac flower? Discover which bloom you have a star sign connection to, plus tips on how to grow it in your yard

You don't want to miss out on the meaning behind these special flowers

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Why is my agapanthus not flowering? What I've learned after years of growing these blooms as a professional gardener

If your agapanthus is lacking flowers this year, it is likely due to one of these reasons

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How to support garden plants as they grow – expert tips for flowering climbers, vining veggies, large perennials, and more

Knowing how to support garden plants will help them flourish rather than flop. Here's everything you need to know

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7 perennials to plant in May – you can grow them from seed this month to save money and enjoy glorious flowering displays for years to come

Our top picks, plus sowing tips from an experienced horticulturist

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Garden arbor ideas – 12 stylish designs to frame pathways and shelter your seating

Arbors provide beautiful and versatile structure for your outdoor space

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How to create a nostalgia garden using romantic, scented plants and whimsical pieces for a deeply personalised outdoor oasis

This charming gardening 'trend' evokes warm memories and simpler times with classic plants and whimsical pieces for a deeply personalised outdoor oasis

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I grew flowers for dazzling displays and cutting in historic gardens – here are my 7 essential picks of the best flowers to sow in March

This range of flowers to sow in March will bring color and texture to beds, as well as attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators

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Maximum blooms for minimal effort – these 9 annuals will give even beginner and time-poor gardeners months of guaranteed summer color

No green fingers required

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How to grow lilies — the best way to plant the bulbs and fill your pots and borders with these fragrant favourites

Learn how in 5 easy steps

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How to grow snowdrops in February: gardening experts share advice for these beautiful early bloomers

Discover how to grow snowdrops for a carpet of white flowers or a pretty container display

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What is your birth month flower? Discover why these blooms are meaningful – plus tips from gardening experts on how to grow them in your yard

Growing your own birth month flower is a beautiful way to add a personal touch to your garden

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Easy backyard landscaping ideas – 7 simple ways to reshape your plot

These fuss-free backyard landscaping ideas will help you kick start your garden transformation one project at a time

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Best winter flowers for pots – 10 stunning options to brighten the shorter days

Our choice of the best flowering plants for winter pots to add color to the garden right through to the spring

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Best ornamental grasses for winter interest – 5 varieties for color and texture in the colder months of the year

With striking shades and shapes, these ornamental grasses are ideal for maintaining interest during fall and winter

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