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Just as we cherish a day of pampering, your green friends can greatly benefit from special treatments, too! These unique, out-of-the-box Plant Spa Day Routine tips not only boost plant health but also deepen your connection with your leafy companions.

Cooler temperatures and calm breezes help keep evaporation to a minimum. It also keeps the turf cooler during the hottest parts of the day, which means less stress on the grass. If it’s not convenient to water in the morning, late afternoon is the next best time. Waiting to water until too late in the evening keeps lawns wet overnight, which can make the grass susceptible to diseases like fungus.

Many backyard gardeners avoid planting cover crops because it seems so hard to till them into the soil the next spring without all of the appropriate equipment. That’s where it pays to read about no-till cover crops. These crops give you all the benefits of cover crops, improving your soil over winter, but you don’t have to worry about blending them in.

Dive into the vibrant world of orange flowers with this article, detailing over 50 varieties for your garden. From the unique Persian Buttercup to the elegant Sigar plant, each bloom is described with its botanical name. Perfect for garden enthusiasts, this guide brings the warmth and energy of orange right to your doorstep.

Are you looking for distinct wall decor ideas? Then, add a living feature to your room with Best Ferns for Mounting on the Wall; find beautiful options below.

The entrance to your house creates that all-important first impression when visitors arrive, so why not use plants around your front door to enhance curb appeal and welcome you back home? There are so many choices to suit all house and garden styles from geometrical topiary to frame a formal entrance, to ferns, heucheras and hostas for shady front porches, and elegant displays of fragrant summer perennials and colourful annuals to create the perfect cottage garden look.

Dive into a refreshing world of humour with our collection of water puns and jokes!

Clare Foster's own front garden in Berkshire, with loose planting anchored around clipped spheres of silvery Teucrium fruticans

Witch Hazel '‘Amanon’ 'at Kalmthout Arboretum in Belgium

Cherry blossom on show in a west London garden by Sheila Jack

Growing these Cold Hardy Vegetables in your garden will ensure you enjoy a fresh harvest in the midst of the chill, right from your backyard!

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