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6 of the best cottage garden plants for pots – nail the whimsical planting scheme wherever you've got room for containers

These varieties thrive in containers

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These 7 peony lookalikes are just as show-stopping, but they are much lower maintenance and bloom for so much longer

Peony season is short – we've found alternatives that you can plant for the rest of the year

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Landscape Designers Warn These 7 Mistakes Will Ruin Your Garden's Privacy — This Is What to Do Instead for Stylish Seclusion Outside

Experts reveal the most elegant and effective ways to achieve privacy in your garden — along with what doesn't work as well

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What to plant with roses – these 5 companion plants stave off blackfly, hide bare stems and attract beneficial insects

It's almost peak blackfly season

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I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food, specific feeders, and key plants

These colourful little songbirds have needs

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These 6 dreamy hydrangea varieties are perfect for pots and will transform small gardens and outdoor spaces with a cloud of blooms

Hydrangeas can thrive in pots, which is ideal if you have a small space

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7 summer bulbs to plant in April – this month is crucial if you want to turn your garden into a colourful paradise

7 summer bulbs to plant in April – it's not too late if you act now

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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy – these fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

These fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

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5 Plants That Will Overpower Your Garden With Scent — You Might Find These Too Strong, Sickly, or Off-Putting

So, I've included some expert recommendations to make your backyard smell inviting instead

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8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer long

Fill the night air with fragrance

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What to do with peonies in April – key tasks to guarantee glorious fluffy blooms this spring

Tick these jobs off your list!

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Sow, grow, don’t mow: 15 ways to get your garden ready for spring and summer

Whether it’s organising the shed, sharpening tools or giving garden furniture a good scrub, here are tips to prep – and enjoy – your outdoor patch

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5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly

Plant now for a pretty, pink garden

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Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Springtime in Tokyo

Taking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage

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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colour – and transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat

Transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat

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5 things that people with healthy air quality always have in their homes – clever (and affordable) ways to keep nasty pollutants out of the house

The pollutant-busters you need for a healthy home

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These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden – they'll create a colourful haven where nothing else will grow

Liven up your garden's light-starved spaces with these shade-loving plants

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Pollen, Staining Sap, and Heaps of Debris — These Are the 6 Trees in Your Garden That Might Ruin Your Outdoor Furniture in Spring

You don't have to get rid of them altogether, but they should not be flourishing anywhere near your pretty al fresco furnishings

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These 7 low-maintenance plants for pots will make your front porch smell incredible all summer long – they'll boost your kerb appeal too

Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance to your front door

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The best places to buy plants online, according to top gardeners and landscape designers

Whether you want bulbs or bare roots, perennials or houseplants, we asked experts for the online nurseries they trust for reliable, beautiful greenery

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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do instead

They’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...

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I'm beating weeds to it by adding this flowering ground cover plant to my borders now – experts say it's so effective at stopping them in their tracks

It's practical and pretty

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5 bedding plants to plant now to give your garden an instant pop of colour, according to garden experts

It's not too early for a garden full of colour

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Your birth month has a specific flower – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden

Birth flowers are enjoying a quiet revival right now. Here's what you need to know about yours...

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This seed snail hack will maximise your windowsill’s growing potential – it's perfect for sowing sweet peas in small spaces

It's perfect for sowing sweet peas in small spaces

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