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7 of the best edible plants for chaos gardening – to add an ornamental yet practical touch to your planting

As well as being easy to grow, these edible plants also work as part of a naturalistic design

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Plants never to buy as seedlings – experts recommend veggies, flowers, and herbs that you should sow from seed instead

Buying seedlings may seem a time-saving solution, but sowing some types of seeds at home can give you better results

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What to plant in March – 9 of the best flowers, fruits and vegetables to sow in early spring to kickstart your 2025 growing season

With the arrival of spring, you will be spoilt for choice when deciding what to plant in March

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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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Are edimentals the new bedding plants? Why you should ditch petunias for parsnips – and enjoy beautiful, edible borders

Edimental plants prove that borders can be both decorative and delicious

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How to create a maximalist border in 2025 – for an uplifting, dramatic and inspiring garden

Color and contrast will elevate your flowerbeds to the max this year

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Best burgundy flowers and plants – 5 statement choices and how to care for them

From velvety blooms to fabulous foliage, these burgundy plants will add on-trend drama to your outdoor space

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7 plants to grow in a greenhouse in November – our selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs

Whether growing vegetables from seed or bringing outside flora indoors, there is a great choice of plants to grow in a greenhouse in winter

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7 fringed tulip varieties I’m planting this fall after seeing millions of bulbs in The Netherlands – I promise you'll love them too

Parrot tulips have serrated petals that take this classic spring flower to the next level

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Best monarda varieties – 10 types of pollinator-friendly beebalm

This perennial is a butterfly magnet, adding fragrance and biodiversity to your yard

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7 salad crops to sow in August to liven up fall and winter salads

Discover fast-growing crops to add flavor and texture to salads you can sow this month

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Do you need to fertilize beets? Why you should feed for bigger and better harvests

Discover when and how often to fertilize beets - and what are the best beet fertilizers

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How to harvest lettuce seeds – for a tasty homegrown crop next year

Gardening pros share advice for this easy and budget-friendly task, including tips on timing and storage

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Best agaves – 10 varieties guaranteed to bring drama to your yard

These structural desert plants can live up to 100 years before flowering

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5 best annuals to sow in July –there is still time to sow flower seeds for blooms this summer

These expert-approved annuals will bring an abundance of late-season color

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8 of the best scented plants to create a perfumed front porch

Gather together a mood-setting mix of plants for a fragrant entrance to your home

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7 vegetables to plant in June – with expert advice on how and when to sow seed

Our June guide will help you maximize growing in the vegetable garden, and reward you with a bumper harvest

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Best squirrel-repellent plants – 7 expert-approved options to help keep critters away

Grow these easy-care options to protect your plot from pests

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I'm a professional gardener, and these are the bright and brilliant zinnia varieties that you should grow this year

I have grown zinnias in many gardens, and while there are many different varieties to choose from, these 3 options pack a floral punch

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These are the most unusual and refreshing mint varieties to grow this year – for tasty, aromatic herbs

There are so many mint varieties to choose from, but these delicious and unique plants are the ones to grow

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7 vegetables to plant in May, plus our recommended sowing methods

A guide to some great and varied crops to plant in a vegetable garden this month

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Plants to make your greenhouse smell nice – 5 aromatic options for growing under glass

Transform your greenhouse into a scented sanctuary with these top picks

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Best fast-growing flowers to grow from seed – 5 pretty picks

You don't need to wait long to enjoy these beautiful blooms in your yard

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How to grow cockscomb – the show-off flowering annual to plant for vibrant color

Try something unusual in your flower beds this year by planting cockscomb, for brash and brilliant floral displays

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Plants to make your balcony smell nice – 8 fragrant options perfect for pots

Transform your balcony into a sweetly-scented haven with these picks

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