Latest articles by Matilda Bourne
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When to Lift Dahlias — 3 Simple Steps a Pro-Gardener Says You Need to Take to Protect These Flowers
An expert reveals her fail-safe methods for lifting these blooms correctly before the frost
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Christmas Fern Plant — Flourishing With Color, Here's How You Can Grow This Feathery Bloom This Winter
Bring hues of green to your garden during the cold, frosty season by following these simple expert tips
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When You Need to Have Planted Spring-Flowering Bulbs by — Have You Missed Your Window?
Time your bulb planting to perfection for colorful containers in springtime with our planting cheat sheet
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The End of Potted Eyesores — How to Keep Your Patio Containers Looking Amazing in Fall and Winter
Don't retire your patio just because the seasons have shifted — with these plant picks your containers will look fresh well into the colder months
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7 Architectural Plants That Will Make Your Yard Look Way More Expensive — and Less Bare — During Winter
An award-winning luxury urban landscape designer reveals the plants they always choose for unbeatable winter structure
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Bright, Beautiful and Full of Color — These are 7 Flowers You Should Plant in Pots in October
Don't let fall fool you into thinking blooms are a thing of the past. You can welcome them now and embrace them until the first frost or even spring
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7 Plants to Grow this October for Winter Color That’ll Make Your Space Insta-Worthy
Plant up your containers now and enjoy them all winter long with these long-lasting flowers and foliage suitable for even the coldest months
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7 Plants You Should Never Prune in October — Here's Why Cutting Back May Damage Your Blooms
A gardening expert shares their expertise on certain plants and their pruning needs
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7 Plants to Prune in October — Do This Now for Double the Blooms in Spring
It's time to cut back on these precious blooms (now) to see a bountiful bloom next year, according to a gardening expert
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6 Plants You Need to Prune ASAP in Fall — Get These Cut Back Before It's Too Late
Ensure these plants are on your hitlist before the first frost arrives
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6 Plants to Grow That'll Make Your Patio More Private — And Add Beautiful Form and Color to Your Yard
Leave the guesswork out of your patio with this advice on the plants experts will always pick for increasing privacy
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6 Fall Vegetables To Plant This Weekend — For a Heavenly Culinary Garden
Get your winter veg supply in order with these expert-approved picks that will suit even a container vegetable garden!
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9 Fall Gardening Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs — Here's Why
Landscape designers reveal the top five most common horticultural faux pas for and how you should avoid them
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6 Privacy Plants You Can Add to Your Fall Garden — For Vibrant Colors and Ultimate Screening
Don't let the annual leaf drop leave your yard feeling exposed; these evergreen privacy plants are ideal for planting this fall
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7 Plants That Bring Vibrant Fall Garden Colors to Your Yard — Picks for a Beautiful Autumnal Palette
It's not too late to create the fall garden of your dreams, especially with these expert plant picks!
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5 Fragrant Trees That Will Make Your Backyard Smell Amazing — What Experts Plant for Beauty and Scent
Fill your yard with nature's best fragrances with this expert's top picks for sensational-smelling trees
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5 Vegetable Plants That Are Ideal for Small Gardens — So You Can Grow-Your-Own in Even a Tiny Yard
Don't let a small yard stop you from cultivating your very own farm-to-table vegetable patch. These vegetables are perfect for growing in small spaces
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How to Grow and Care for a Corsican Mint Lawn — Transform Your Boring Turf Into a Leafy Green Haven
If you're looking to replace your turf for a sustainable corsican mint lawn, then you've come to the right place! Here's how you can do just that, according to a professional landscaper
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This is the Best Way to Replace Lawn With Native Plants, Says a Sustainable Landscaper
Want to make your garden more sustainable but don't know where to start? Take a look at our expert guide to installing and maintaining a native plant lawn
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5 Shade-Loving Shrubs This Pro Plant Grower Always Chooses for Her Yard's Less Sunny Spots
The foundation of every good yard design lies in your shrubs. Here are 5 that will thrive in the shady spots in your yard
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5 Unusual Tall Plants for Shady Gardens That a Horticulturalist Says We Should be Using More
Step off the beaten path with these unusual tall shade-loving perennials — experts love them!
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How Far Apart Should You Plant Lavender? The Spacing Tricks to Know for This Flower to Thrive
Get the best out of your blooms and learn more about lavender plant care by following this method from a professional plant expert
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7 of the Best Flowers for Raised Beds — These Picks Will Thrive In Your Planters
Raised beds are a great way to bypass bad soil, but which flowers should you be planting in them? We've spoken to a garden expert to reveal her go-to choices for raised garden beds
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Lavender Companions — 5 Picks Garden Experts Say Look Great Next to These Classic Flowering Plants
Bring out the best in your garden with these ideas for what to plant with lavender in a border
