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Inspiration

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best climbing plants for gardens - Solanum crispum album
Plants

30 of the best climbing plants for 2022

The best wood for wood burning stoves: Cherry wood
Plants

The best wood for burning on wood burning stoves and fires

Verbascum ‘Raspberry Ripple’
Summer

Verbascum: how to sow, grow and propagate

Bell shaped cloche
Garden design

How to make your own plant supports and protection

Watering can
Summer

When to water plants in hot weather

Fuchsia ‘Alice Hoffman’
Plants

The best fuchsias for your garden

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Advice

Expert tips on choosing the right plants for your garden
Kniphofia 'Scorched Corn'
Summer

The best red hot poker kniphofias to grow

Solanum laxum 'Alba'
Plants

Does English ivy damage walls?

Morton hall fritillary meadow
Gardens

Fritillary meadow at Morton Hall Gardens: how to manage a meadow

Plant hardiness rating
Plants

Plant hardiness ratings explained

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Planting solutions

The right plant for the effect you want to achieve
Agave and other dry-climate plants are highlighted in a Spanish garden by the sunrise
Plants

Tips for planting in a dry climate

Peacock Trellis
Garden Equipment

The best climbing supports for 2022

Erysimum Apricot Twist
Plants

Erysimum: planting and care, plus the best varieties to grow

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