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How to plant a container like the pros do

When you visit a nursery you might be seduced by the colorful, pre-planted annuals displayed in pots and baskets

The Independent UK · May 30, 2023

Tips for growing herbs (you don't even need a garden)

Culinary herbs are among the easiest plants you can grow

The Independent UK · May 23, 2023

Itching to start spring garden cleanup? Not so fast!

Spring gardening is an exercise in patience

The Independent UK · Mar 21, 2023

Regrow vegetables from kitchen scraps on a sunny windowsill

Interested in reducing food waste and saving money on produce

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022

At summer's end, indoor plants needs attention too

As summer winds down, gardeners tend to focus on enjoying the last of the season's harvests, clearing away spent plants and planning next year’s garden

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Gardening doesn't stop just because it's fall: Some tips

As summer turns to fall, the garden may seem to fade into the background

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Gardening: How to save vegetable seeds for next year

Many of the vegetables we grow in our gardens produce seeds, and if they're harvested and stored correctly they have the potential to grace us with free plants

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

These are dry, stressful days for lawns. Some tips to help.

Much of the country has experienced drought and extreme heat this summer

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2022

What's a garden without birds? Create habitat so they thrive

Birds in the garden provide lovely song and a unique connection to nature

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Gardening: How to plan now for cold-season crops

If you missed out on growing a summer vegetable garden – or want to extend the bounty you have -- it’s time to start planning

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022