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7 plants to prune in August to keep your yard neat, tidy, and flourishing
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These fast-growing climbers will transform your pergola into a romantic, botanical wonderland
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How to light a garden path – lighting designers reveal 8 ways to avoid the dreaded ‘runway light’
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Intruder proof hedge plants – 10 plants to boost home security
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How to garden on a west-facing balcony – 3 ideas for growing in a suntrap
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How to spot Mexican bean beetles and combat these destructive vegetable garden pests
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How to create a rock garden in a container – to display anywhere in your home or yard
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How to grow delicata squash – an expert guide to sowing seeds and caring for plants
With a length and width of about three inches and a height…