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Close up of a pink and green echinacea flower surrounded by other flowers and greenery. Echinacea Green Twister. Pink and green coneflower.

Best 7 Low-Maintenance Flowers for Disease-Resistant Gardens

Gardening can either be a labour of love or an exercise in frustration, especially when you’re constantly dealing with plant diseases and pests. For many gardeners, finding disease-resistant perennials that require minimal maintenance is the key to creating a beautiful, stress-free garden. Selecting low-maintenance plants that not only thrive but also fight off common garden […]

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The Best 7 Companion Plants for Healthy Roses

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If you want your roses to truly thrive, the secret might just be in choosing the right companion plants for roses. Companion planting is a well-known gardening technique where different plants are grown together to improve growth, deter pests, and create a harmonious, thriving environment. By choosing the best companion plants for your roses, you

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These 9 Proven Plants are Perfect for Small Gardens

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Gardening in the UK can sometimes feel like a constant battle against the elements, but when your garden is also on the small side, that battle can feel even more intense. I’ve spent years wrestling with plants that simply refused to cooperate with my tiny patches of land, learned some hard lessons along the way,

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Top 9 Rare Perennials from Crocus for Fabulous Gardens

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If you’re anything like me, gardening is this wonderful mix of therapy, obsession, and creativity. I could spend hours wandering through the local garden centre or scrolling through pages online, always hunting for that next plant that’s going to bring something special to my garden. There’s just nothing quite like discovering those little-known gems—plants that

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Close-up of Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus' featuring vibrant pink petals and a prominent orange cone in a sunny garden.

10 Best Plants from Crocus for a Stunning Garden

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If you’re anything like me, there’s something about browsing plants online that’s both exciting and a bit dangerous for the wallet! Honestly, I could spend hours (and more money than I’d like to admit) just scrolling through endless plant varieties and dreaming up new additions to my garden. And when it comes to buying plants

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Mastering Clay Soil: Tips for a Beautiful Colorful Garden

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When it comes to gardening, soil is the foundation of everything you grow. It’s the lifeblood of your plants, providing the essential nutrients and support they need to thrive. But not all soil is created equal, and if you’re dealing with clay soil, you’ve probably already noticed that it comes with its own set of

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