Latest articles by Leigh Clapp
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Water garden ideas – 9 ways to introduce soothing water to your outdoor space
From cascading fountains to wildlife ponds, there are plenty of ways to create a tranquil water garden
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Best water garden plants – enhance your water feature with these leafy options
These plants for water gardens will add interest, attract wildlife, and help to keep the water healthy and algae free
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How to grow poppies
Find out how to grow poppies to enjoy the beauty of these brightly colored tissue paper-like blooms
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How to grow delphiniums from seed
Find out how to grow delphiniums from seed and enjoy these colorful cottage garden favorites filling beds and borders
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How to grow ferns – when and how to plant and care for them
Learn how to grow ferns to enjoy the texture and form of these versatile plants in many areas of your garden
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When to plant sweet peas – for the best results
Knowing when to plant sweet peas is key to enjoying long-lasting and healthy blooms
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Best plants for topiary – 9 of the best to clip into shapes
The best plants for topiary that will add year-round structure, form and contrast to your garden scheme
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How to attract butterflies – expert advice on making a butterfly garden
Learning how to attract butterflies – and other pollinators – to your garden is a must. This is how to create a butterfly garden that's beautiful, too
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Planning a kitchen garden – from layouts to picking the best crops
Planning a kitchen garden is easy with this expert advice – whether yours is in beds, borders or a dedicated patch – you're guaranteed success
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How to grow cosmos – expert tips on when and where to plant these flowers
Learn how to grow cosmos to add bright color in your garden from summer through to fall with their beautiful blooms
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Companion planting – the plants to grow side-by-side
Companion planting is the best way to protect your crops from pests the natural way and make your garden look prettier at the same time. Our expert guide will tell you how
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Gardening with children – 8 projects for kids of all ages
Gardening with children can be enjoyable for all generations so get them outdoors and nurture their interest in the garden with these fun projects
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Small vegetable garden ideas – 15 ways to maximize your space
Get the most out of your growing space with these small vegetable garden ideas. Your plot will soon be brimming with fruit, vegetables and herbs
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Late summer flowers – 16 best blooms to plant now for color into fall
Include some of these late summer flowers in your planting palette to keep your garden blooming and colorful through summer and into fall
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Tour this famed garden designer's English spring garden
The spring garden of Rosemary Alexander, founder of the The English Gardening School, is a glorious showcase of her passion and expertize
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How to plant bare root trees
Find out how to plant bare root trees and shrubs in your garden or in pots in winter for the best results
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How to plant daffodil bulbs – when, where and how to plant and grow daffodils
Learn how to grow and plant daffodil bulbs to enjoy beautiful spring displays of these reliable backyard favorites year after year
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How to plant snowdrops
Learn how to plant snowdrops and enjoy these dainty flowers – they will carpet the garden from late winter through to spring
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How to grow peonies
How to grow peonies to enjoy these glorious and long lasting flowers that add timeless elegance to any garden
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How to plan a cottage garden – from choosing a layout to picking plants
Find out how to plan a cottage garden, the most quintessential English garden style, with tips on designs to choosing the right plants
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Explore this delightful cottage garden – home to a national collection of geums
You would never believe that this beautiful cottage garden with its colorful medley of blooms once looked more like an allotment
