Latest articles by Janey Goulding
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These are My 5 All-Star Container Plant Pairings to Start in May – These Dynamic Duos Thrive on Neglect and Give You Effortless Color Right Through to September
Why settle for one container plant when you can have a dream team? These dynamic partnerships are easy to grow and give you extended color through to fall
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8 Gorgeous Perennials That Stop Weeds Taking Over Your Yard – Plant Them Early in Spring for Effortless Ground CoverJust because the growing season is underway, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the next few months weeding. Meet the 8 perennials that can keep beds, borders and pathways weed free – but act now, because the planting window is closing fast!
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8 Easy Flowering Shrubs You Can Plant and Forget in April – These Spectacular Bloomers Thrive on Neglect & Give Gorgeous Curb AppealStunning flowering shrubs don’t have to be hard work. These 8 plant and forget options are the epitome of easy living. Plant them now for gorgeous color from spring through summer – with zero stress
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If I Could Only Plant One Perennial in April, It Would Be This – It Suppresses Weeds, Thrives on Neglect, Flowers for Months, and Effortlessly Fills Gaps in Borders, Containers, and Path Edges
Hardy geraniums are the hardest working perennials you can grow. Planting this pretty ground cover hero in April guarantees low-maintenance flowering beauty from spring to fall. When a plant is this generous with blooms and asks for so little in return, who can resist?
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Don't Kill Your Peonies With Kindness This April – Avoid These 3 Common Pitfalls or You Risk Missing Out on This Year's Blooms
Loving your peonies is understandable, but the wrong sort of attention could cost you those pillowy blooms. Here are 3 kindness traps to avoid in April to guarantee your front row seat for the ultimate flower show
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How to Grow Raspberries: Ultimate Guide to Cultivating Canes for Easy Berry HarvestsKnowing how to grow raspberries is your ticket to an extended feast of sun-warmed fruit. Uncover the secrets to a thriving and prolific raspberry patch, and find out how to turn your backyard into a berry bounty.with this expert masterclass
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Worried About Ticks? Meet the 7 Herbs That Help to Keep Them Away – They’re Easy to Grow Almost AnywhereTick season is getting underway, but don’t panic – the ultimate natural deterrent is right under your nose. Meet the superhero herbs that can also help repel this backyard bugbear
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Want Hummingbirds to Nest in Your Yard? Hummers Adore These 8 Nesting Trees – And They Look Amazing!
Providing nectar sources for hummingbirds is vital for flying visits – but giving them a place to nest in safety makes your yard the place where they want to raise a family. Here are 8 hummingbird nesting tree options for the ultimate room and board
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Baby Bird Alert! This Surprising Kitchen Ingredient Will Encourage More Birds to Nest in Your Backyard
Want to make your backyard the ultimate nesting destination for birds? This modest kitchen scrap holds the secret to a yard full of healthy, singing bird families this spring
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Why Your Peace Lily Needs This Botanical Boost in March – for Lusher Leaves and Longer-Lasting Blooms
March is the ultimate wake-up call for a peace lily. If yours is looking a little winter-weary, this simple botanical kitchen infusion is the gentle restorative she needs to start blooming again
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Double Your Blooms This Summer With These 4 Easy March Pruning Tricks Anyone Can Master
It’s not just what you cut, it’s the way that you do it. If you’re looking to ramp up your flower power this summer, you need these 4 pruning tricks – and now’s the time to go for it. Don’t be shy, you’ve got this!
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Cottage Garden Shrubs – 10 Dreamy Picks for a Nostalgic and Romantic Aesthetic
Easy naturalistic movement meets evocative nostalgia in the heart of the cottage garden. Discover 10 essential flowering shrubs that provide a multi-seasonal tapestry of color and texture
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Fertilizing Fig Trees – How to Feed Figs the Right Way for Honey-Sweet HarvestsEver wondered why your fig trees look lush, but you can’t get those honey-sweet fruits? It might be down to what (and when) you’re feeding them. Here’s how to help figs reach their full sugary potential
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Bird Courtship is Underway in Your Area – Here’s How to Turn Your Backyard into The Ultimate Love Nest
Think your love life is complicated? Your yard is currently hosting the greatest rom-com of the season. Discover the secret language of bird mating and courtship – and find out how you can become the perfect wingman for your local feathered couples
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9 Best Hanging Planters for Vertical Displays – Super Stylish Picks That Make Your Plants Pop
If you want containers for dazzling hanging baskets, you don't have to settle for boring plastic tubs. These high-performing hanging planter ideas show that vertical gardening is getting a stylish upgrade
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My Russian Doll Trick Protects Potted Plants From Winter Freezes – And It Couldn’t Be Easier
Late winter is a lottery no gardener wants to lose. Discover how the ancient magic of nesting Russian dolls offers the perfect thermal defense for vulnerable potted plants
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Queen Bumblebees Need Your Help in February – Give Them a Lifeline with These 3 Simple Ideas and Help Your Backyard Thrive
A queen bumblebee near you is emerging from hibernation – and whether or not she survives the next few weeks determines whether key plants get pollinated this summer. Here’s how to save lady bumble
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How to Grow Blueberries: Best Planting and Care for Years of Delicious SuperfruitsKnowing how to grow blueberries is your ticket to one of the hardest working fruits around. Uncover the secrets to planting, nurturing and protecting berry-tasty beauties with our masterclass
