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A recent visit to the garden revealed a wide range... https://bedandborder.com/news/low-maintenance-houseplants/2026-08-22https://bedandborder.com/share-low-maintenance-houseplants.svgGrass, lawn, summer, nature, garden, landscape.Discover the best houseplants to thrive in late summer, providing lush greenery and low-maintenance care (Source: Gardening Know How) https://bedandborder.com/news/lawn-haven-how-one/2026-08-20https://bedandborder.com/share-lawn-haven-how-one.svgA man is operating a green tractor with yellow wheels, equipped with a large mower attachment...An American couple replaced their suburban lawn with native plants, creating a thriving ecosystem that attracts pollinators and wildlife. Their journey, along with insights from experts... https://bedandborder.com/news/creating-full-colourful-narrow/2026-08-19https://bedandborder.com/share-creating-full-colourful-narrow.svgA close-up of purple flowers in a garden setting.Garden designer Paul Morrow and his gardener Mart Veerhus share their expertise on how to make a narrow garden border look full and colourful, despite its limited space. https://bedandborder.com/news/houseplant-hacks-case-quarantining/2026-08-18https://bedandborder.com/share-houseplant-hacks-case-quarantining.svgA collection of succulents with varying shades of green and brown, arranged in a close-up view.Quarantining new houseplants for a few weeks before introducing them to your collection can prevent pests from spreading. This simple practice involves isolating the plant, monitoring it for signs... https://bedandborder.com/news/french-gardening-conventional-english/2026-08-17https://bedandborder.com/share-french-gardening-conventional-english.svgA small plant with red and green leaves, a pair of scissors, and a terracotta pot on a table...A comparison of French and English gardening styles reveals that French gardening tends to be more conventional and urban in nature. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/summer-essentials-your-top-122413/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-summer-essentials-your-top-122413.svgA green wheelbarrow, a wicker basket, and a pile of wooden sticks on the ground.From cooling mattress toppers to sustainable water bottles, discover the top products that made the cut in July's hitlist. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/paving-front-gardens-contributes-1c255a/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-paving-front-gardens-contributes-1c255a.svgA close-up view of a large number of pink flowers with yellow centers.A recent study suggests that paving over front gardens is exacerbating the urban heat island effect, particularly at night. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/sowing-seeds-fresh-cabbages-eb28c3/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-sowing-seeds-fresh-cabbages-eb28c3.svgA field of cabbage plants, with rows of green and purple cabbage visible in the foreground and...Gardening enthusiasts with a decent-sized patch can now start growing spring cabbages, which will be ready to pick next spring. However, it's essential to consider the space and time required for... https://bedandborder.com/news/gardeners-grievances-wind-chimes-22f8bb/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-gardeners-grievances-wind-chimes-22f8bb.svgA yellow and black bee is seen collecting pollen from an orange flower.Readers share their frustrations with noisy wind chimes, offer gardening tips for protecting strawberries from woodlice, and reflect on regional dialects describing illness. https://bedandborder.com/news/transforming-tiny-balconies-patios-57d301/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-transforming-tiny-balconies-patios-57d301.svgA collection of gardening tools and supplies, including a pruning shears, a pair of gloves, a...A practical guide shows how to refresh, green, shade, light, and furnish small outdoor areas using affordable tools, vertical planting, compact furniture and accessories. https://bedandborder.com/news/free-garden-clearances-bring-259c74/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-free-garden-clearances-bring-259c74.svgA woman crouched on a sidewalk in a garden, holding a blue tool.Stephen Jalland, a 57-year-old from March, Cambridgeshire, has been offering free garden clearances to those unable to maintain their outdoor spaces due to health, financial, or mental struggles... https://bedandborder.com/news/gardeners-share-experiences-heat-cb8ce9/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-gardeners-share-experiences-heat-cb8ce9.svgA woman in a wheelchair is watering plants in a garden.As Britain faces its fifth heatwave of the summer, gardeners and allotment holders are sharing their experiences with the hot, dry weather. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/climate-crisis-threatens-homegrown-31d819/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-climate-crisis-threatens-homegrown-31d819.svgA shovel stuck in a pile of dirt.As the UK faces its sixth heatwave of the year, gardeners are struggling to maintain their crops amidst drought and food price inflation. (Source: The Guardian Gardens) https://bedandborder.com/news/elevate-your-garden-art-50daa0/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-elevate-your-garden-art-50daa0.svgA person holding a watering can in a garden with yellow and purple flowers.Transform your garden by building mounds, a technique that adds visual interest, supports diverse planting, and enhances soil health. Learn how to create these features using excess soil or the... https://bedandborder.com/news/houseplant-hack-willow-water-74505f/2026-08-16https://bedandborder.com/share-houseplant-hack-willow-water-74505f.svgA green scoop filled with soil, a pair of pruning shears, and a small pot containing soil.A homemade rooting hormone made from willow water has been found to promote healthy root growth in houseplants. 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