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My calathea plant thrives best in this spot in my home – but it’ll also grow well in 2 other places, according to houseplant experts

Mimicking their origins is key

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How to Pick a Fruit Tree Based on Your Birth Month — The 12 Trees and Which to Get (or Gift) Depending on When You Were Born

This is your sign to treat your home to a flourishing fruit tree based on your birth month

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Which Christmas Tree Smells the Best? There's a Clear Winner for the Most Christmassy Scent at Home for the Season, Say Experts

The right tree can naturally fragrance your home for Christmas, and this variety of focal foliage is by far the most nostalgic

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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays

Beautyberries, hawthorn and more

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The best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers that provide food and shelter over the colder months

Build birds and insects the perfect winter menu

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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season – my favourite picks for the garden right now

A few unusual ones in here...

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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile

Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more

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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome with these flowering and evergreen options

Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more

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These 7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer to your home when it’s grey and gloomy outside

Plant experts share their favourite plants that will thrive over the winter months

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Cold-loving plants that thrive in frost and low temperatures – and they'll add a pop of colour to your front garden and window boxes all winter

Perk up faded pots and planters with these cold-weather favourites that will bring colour to your garden all winter long

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When I'm looking for a new fruit tree, these are the 5 stockists I check first as a Gardens Editor

Apples, pears, figs...

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Burning rosemary in your home can improve your air quality, get rid of pests, and boost your wellbeing – experts explain why it’s worth trying this October

Experts explain why it’s worth trying this October

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5 plants that will protect your garden from stormy weather, according to garden experts

Do you have any of these plants in your garden ahead of Storm Amy?

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How I create vibrant autumn colour in containers – my go-to plants and how to mix them

Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden

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This is one of the best winter pot displays I've ever seen – and a cabbage is the surprise star!

These are the five plants to go for

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Best evergreen plants for borders – 5 winter bloomers and foliage staples that will brighten up the colder months

Freshen up your winter border!

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5 destructive plant diseases to watch out for in September – and the best ways to protect your garden

Spot, treat and prevent plant diseases this month

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Where to buy spring bulbs – the best places to shop for reliable favourites and unique bloomers

I'm a gardens editor, and these are my favourite places to buy spring bulbs

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5 houseplants I always propagate in autumn – now is the perfect time to make more of your favourite plants for free

These are the houseplants I’ll be propagating in September to make more of my favourites for free

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Robins will flock to your garden if you have this one tree – and the best time to plant it is right now

Robins love this stunning tree, and you will too

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7 high-maintenance plants to think twice before adding to your garden

These plants should be planted with caution

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These 3 trees will add value to your home, according to experts – and you can plant them now

Trees are great for increasing curb appeal and turning your garden into a relaxing space

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Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn

Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers

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5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds

Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!

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Are climbing plants damaging your home? What you need to know before training a climber up a brick wall

Nothing says ‘dream home’ like decadent wisteria or roses rambling up the walls, but are they causing damage?

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