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Planting, Design & Care Tips for Autumn

Fall is one of the best times to work in the garden. Flowers thrive in the cooler air. The soil is still warm so...

Bloomin’ marvellous after the rain – garden flowers update – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

Everyone (except me) is complaining about the rain, especially my Spanish rescue dog who shelters from the showers when we’re...

Chelsea Flower Show 2026 – An Alternative View – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

I had a completely different article lined up for this week – and then I realised, belatedly, it’s the Chelsea...

Guide to Raised Bed Design

Raised garden beds are a great choice for many gardeners. They allow you to turn unused space, like a rooftop or yard, into a...

Sumptuous Season Extenders – your flower relay team – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

For flower lovers, especially in a small garden, it can be difficult to achieve a continual stream of them throughout...

Barkitecture Is the Smart Way to Design Pet-Friendly Gardens

If you're a dog person, you aren’t likely to want a “no-dogs” garden. Dogs love to be in the backyard on a sunny afternoon,...

Grow Time! Beat the incoming food hikes, attractively! – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

As the world gets crazier and more unpredictable by the day, there are still some certainties (other than death and...

Happy New (Real) Year – especially for your garden! – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design

If you’re someone who makes New Year resolutions in January – how long did they last? Trying to “start afresh”...

Ask an Expert: Garden Design Q&A with Susan Calhoun

You don’t need to be a professional landscape designer to compose a gorgeous garden,...

Container Challenge: Natives in the Garden – Design Sweepstakes

This year, we’re inviting readers to put their design skills—and native plant knowledge—to the...

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Meadow garden in Washington Park’s Mount Vernon Garden

July 04, 2026 The park in my Denver neighborhood is named in honor of George Washington (its naming in 1899 commemorated the 100th anniversary of...

Greenworks 24V 6-Inch Pruning Saw: Hands-On Review

If you’re seeking a powerful tool for pruning large tree branches – thicker than anything you could cut with regular pruning shears – then...

Gardeners Are Using Flour To Deter Garden Pests. Does It Work?

Can you use flour to deter garden pests? That's the question everyone's asking at the moment, thanks to some pretty bold claims on social...
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