Garden advice
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How to grow verbena – the best ways to plant, water and prune this drought-tolerant plant for beautiful sprays of flowers
Bees and butterflies love it!
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Is your soil too acidic or too alkaline? Experts share the best way to change your soil's PH to make it more plant-friendly
… and why it’s a good idea to do so, too
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5 flowering plants that will make your garden feel like a fairytale – and you can plant them now
And they all lived happily ever after
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5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowers
Choose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer
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5 simple ways to get rid of thrips in the house and garden this summer
It's thunderbug season!
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How to prevent ticks on a lawn – 4 expert-approved methods that avoid harsh chemicals
Say bye-bye to these problem pests
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10 plants to propagate in July – save you money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings
Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?
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5 of the best climbing plants for shade – these flowering climbers thrive on a shady wall, fence or screen
Flowers that don't mind a lack of sunshine!
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Wildlife experts issue warning to gardeners if they find a baby bird in their garden this summer
They're more resilient than you think
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This affordable perennial will fill your pots with flowers in no time – and make them look effortlessly expensive
We love this easy plant pot hack
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6 cottage garden plants that thrive in shade – brighten up your garden with these flowering plants and foliage
Foxgloves, hostas and more
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5 garden features that can decrease the value of your home and make it harder to sell, according to property experts
Don't make these garden mistakes
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3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat
How to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient
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3 reasons your roses are falling off the plant too fast – and how to help them last longer
Maximise that blooming potential!
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I'm a gardens editor and these are the plants I'd never grow again – don't make the same mistakes I made
From bamboo to potatoes, there's a reason you'll never find me planting any of these...
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Chip-cuterie boards are the cutest bird feeding trend taking over social media – how to do it safely, according to wildlife experts
Bird-tok can't get enough of this cutesy trend
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5 flowering annuals that thrive on neglect for a stunning garden with minimal effort
These plants can handle a bit of tough love!
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3 easy, safe and humane ways to keep crows out of your garden, according to wildlife experts
Deter crows from your garden with ease
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How often should you deadhead plants? Garden experts break down the timings for healthier plants and more blooms
What you need to know about looking after each type of plant
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7 sun-loving plants to grow in pots – these expert-approved planting choices will stay looking good all summer long
Keep your garden looking fabulous when the temperature rises
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7 annual flowers that don't need deadheading – these self-cleaning plants will do the work for you!
Try these low-maintenance favourites
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Nature's best pest-control will flock to your garden if you plant these 5 gorgeous flowering plants
Ladybirds are a gardener's best friend, so help them feel right at home
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How to shade a greenhouse – 6 different ways to protect your plants from the sun
There's an option for every budget!
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Garden shade ideas – 17 smart ways to provide shelter on hot summer days
Parasols, pergolas and more
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5 easy steps to kill ivy roots and stop it coming back, according to garden experts
The ivy in your garden has outstayed its welcome? This is how to get rid of it for good
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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them snacking on your flower beds
Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.
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Where to plant hydrangeas – get these three things right and your shrub will thrive
This is the perfect position and soil type
