Latest articles by Thomas Rutter
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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
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These are the secrets to sunflower success – discover how to keep sunflowers blooming until the end of summer
Keep sunflowers blooming for as long as possible with our growing advice
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How to care for azaleas in summer – 3 expert tips for healthy plants and brilliant blooms
Learn how best to maintain these colorful shrubs during the hot, dry months of the year
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How to revive old Japanese maples – with a few simple steps, you can revitalize aged trees in your yard
Follow our guide to bring old trees back to health
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Do you need to fertilize fuchsias? An expert gardener reveals the best way to care for these vibrant plants
Knowing how to fertilize fuchsias and the best products to use will keep your plants healthy
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How to grow hummingbird mint – the ultimate native plant to attract birds, bees and butterflies
This aromatic perennial will fill your summer borders with scent and color
