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These are the best air purifying plants to totally detox your home
These air purifying plants are perfect for removing toxins from your bedroom, kitchen, office or living room space...
By Eve Smallman Last updated
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10 creative apartment garden ideas for your balcony or tiny patio
Spruce up your outdoor space with these genius apartment garden ideas. Transform your balcony or patio into a tropical oasis in no time.
By Georgia Lockstone Last updated
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The best plants for apartments that deliver ultimate style with minimal effort
Searching for the best apartment plants? These types might not require much upkeep, but they don't skimp on style.
By Danielle Valente Published
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11 small garden ideas if you actually have a green thumb
These small garden ideas will inspire you to grow flowers, veggies, fruits, and other cool plants in your tiny space.
By Melissa Epifano Last updated
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Listen up: This is how to garden in an apartment
From choosing the right spots to picking the right plants and pots, here's how to garden in an apartment
By Eve Smallman Published
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It’s true: Having a healthy lawn has benefits that go beyond a good-looking garden
It’s not just the grass that’s glowing
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Clever — and cute! — plant accessories you never knew you needed to keep your greenery healthy
'Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin' alive, stayin' alive'
By Danielle Valente Published
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5 plants that will instantly spruce up indoor and micro gardens
Whether you're going for full-blown jungle vibes or a small curated house plant collection, these five additions should definitely be on your list
By Aida M. Toro Published
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9 clever picks that will bring the vibe of a garden into your home
Green thumb or not, creating a small indoor garden is super easy to do and sure to brighten up your space
By Kara Thompson Published
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"Grotty" terrace is transformed with French flair and Ibiza vibes in the garden
Esther Pillans' tired-looking Victorian terraced house was given a makeover with a touch of Parisian chic
By Ellen Finch Published
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Feng shui consultant warns these two house plants are giving your space bad vibes
There are good and bad feng shui plants out there, reconsider keeping these two types in your home if you want good vibes only.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Last updated
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Rare houseplant varieties that deliver serious aesthetic
According to houseplant experts, these rare varieties are worth investing in.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch Last updated
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Allotment expert shares 5 clever ways to stop squirrels digging up bulbs
How to stop squirrels from digging up and eating your spring-flowering bulbs
By Jenny Wood Published
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3 gardening experts on how to plant daffodil bulbs for best success in spring
Know how and when to plant daffodil bulbs to ensure yours survive winter, and squirrels, to give you stunning spring color.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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4 dried flower arrangements to inspire your next colorful display
Learn how to arrange dried flowers to enhance your home's floral display and to make the most of those bouquets. A little hairspray, clever stem placement and color play is all you need.
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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15 fall flowers for a final burst of color through until winter
There are a ton of bright fall flowers that will add an instant pop of color to your yard right up until the first frost, and even beyond until spring...
By Jenny Wood Published
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How and when to harvest pumpkins for Halloween
Experts reveal everything you need to know about harvesting pumpkins in time for the spooky season
By Jenny Wood Published
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10 trees to plant for more privacy and shade
Planting trees for privacy and shade will spruce up your yard's landscape while providing natural screening from neighbors and roads. Find beautifully low-maintenance and fast-growing options.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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When should you bring plants inside? And which you can keep in your yard
Temperatures are dropping, find out what to do with perennials and more to keep garden and any house plants happy.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Autumn gardening: when to harvest and how to keep your plot beautiful all season long
Gardening in the fall is all about harvesting, maintenance and planning for the year ahead. This is how to enhance autumnal colors and keep your space in check through until spring.
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Real Home: Muddy garden transformed into a seaside-inspired oasis
Ade and Becky turned a characterless suburban garden into a 'rural seascape' that is perfect for work, rest and play.
By Marcia Morgan Published
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Best lawn mower: 11 top electric, robot, cordless and petrol models
With help from one of the best lawn mowers, you can save time and effort when it comes to looking after your garden
By Lindsey Davis Last updated
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Win a Zest Miami Swing Seat for your garden
Enjoy summer evenings in shaded style with this wooden swing seat. We have three to give away
By Ellen Finch Last updated
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Where to buy ladybugs
Find out where to buy ladybugs, and what they're useful for in your yard
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to grow pumpkins: an expert's 7-step process
Wondering how to grow pumpkins? We spoke to a fifth-generation pumpkin farmer to find out how to grow your own gourd and make them thrive for the perfect harvest.
By Becks Shepherd Published
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How to grow and care for Aloe vera plants: indoors and out
A favorite succulent of so many households, learning how to grow and care for Aloe vera plants is essential to keep yours happy and healthy – whether you keep them in pots or out in the yard.
By Jenny Wood Last updated
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Aloe vera plant care problems and how to solve them
It's easy to run into Aloe vera plant care problems. From overwatering to incorrect light levels, this is what to look out for and how to fix unhealthy plants asap.
By Jenny Wood Published
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How to scarify a lawn
Find out how to scarify a lawn to keep it healthy and thatch-free every year
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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Real home: Revamped garden has a festival feel
Inspired by hotel resorts and music festivals, Leila and Joe have created an urban tropical garden to be proud of
By Karen Wilson Last updated