Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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How to divide daylilies – expert propagation advice for these vigorous, colorful blooms
Plant division is a fun and free way to fill your borders with flowers
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Best ground cover plants to hide tree roots – expert-approved options to mask unsightly areas with greenery
These tough ground cover plants will hide buttress roots with striking foliage and flowers
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What to do with rhododendrons and azaleas in the fall – expert tips to prepare your shrubs for the colder months
Everything you need to know about how to care for these spectacular flowering shrubs in the fall
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Hummingbird feeder wind chimes are a beautiful way to attract native birds to your yard – and I've just found the best deals on Amazon
By placing hummingbird feeder wind chimes in trees and shrubs you can boost wildlife in your borders
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How to grow Japanese spurge – the ultimate evergreen ground cover plant
Japanese spurge is an ideal option if you are looking to add greenery to tricky areas of the yard
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Best fragrant bulbs to plant in fall – 5 expert recommendations for scented, colorful bulb lasagnes
Transform your pots and borders with a fragrant floral show this coming winter and spring
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How to grow camellias in pots – hardy, evergreen shrubs for your outside space
By following our expert-approved guide, your pot-grown camellias will flourish
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September is the perfect time to plant lilac bushes – expert tips on how and when to plant these fragrant shrubs successfully
Planting lilac bushes at the right time will ensure that your shrubs get off to the best start
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The 12,000-mile warbler migration is underway – here's how you can help these native songbirds on their epic journey
From Alaska to Venezuela and beyond, native warblers can travel astonishing distances during the fall
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Best fall-blooming native plants – 7 perennials for vibrant garden borders
Fill your yard with color by growing some of the best fall-blooming native plants
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How to grow prickly pears – expert advice for getting these native cacti to flower and fruit
Learn how to grow these resilient, tough plants with our comprehensive cacti guide
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When and how to prune passion flowers – for healthy climbing plants with plenty of brilliant blooms next year
Pruning at the right time will ensure your flowering climber thrives
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When and how to prune rambling roses from late summer – for healthy plants and abundant blooms next year
Pruning your rambling roses at the right time will rejuvenate these vigorous flowering plants
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How to grow hummingbird trumpet plants – the ultimate native ground cover to attract pollinators to your yard
This vigorous low-growing plant will produce a profusion of orange-red blooms that hummingbirds adore
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When to prune hellebores – to get elegant flowers in time for Christmas
Timing is everything when trimming these winter and spring flowering plants
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How to grow climbing hydrangeas – for a shade-tolerant vine with spectacular flowers
Fill your walls and fences with lush green foliage and masses of white blooms
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Now is the time to lift and divide strawberries – for a bigger and better harvest in the years ahead
Learning how to lift and divide strawberries is a timely task that will result in bumper crops
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Transform your borders with romantic wild roses – and add natural charm to any garden
Learn how to grow dog roses for a relaxed look that will prove popular with pollinators
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How to grow Japanese blood grass – the vigorous ornamental plant with unmatched crimson-red foliage
This colorful perennial grass will be a striking addition to any plot, but, be warned, this plant can take over
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How to harvest calendula seeds in late summer to grow more of these vibrant plants next year
Learning how to harvest calendula seeds is a free and fun way to propagate annual plants
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How to get a plum tree to fruit – tips for a bigger and better harvest
If your plum tree is short of delicious plums, don't give up hope. Our guide has all the information you need
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How to kill weeds but not grass – 9 expert methods for a greener, healthier lawn
Are weeds ruining your lawn? Discover how to get rid of them without killing your grass
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How to harvest nasturtium seeds – expert tips to save and store seeds to grow more of these vining plants next year
Learn how to harvest nasturtium seeds with our comprehensive guide
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How to grow honeysuckle in pots – the ultimate climbing plant for both color and fragrance
Growing honeysuckle in pots is a good idea if you have a small outside space
