Garden advice
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These are the 5 prettiest snowdrop varieties to grow for stunning spring displays
Did someone say 'golden snowdrops'?!
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Is the 8-8-8 lavender pruning technique the 'foolproof' secret to better blooms?
How and when to use this gardening rule
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3 things you should put on your lawn in summer to encourage lush, green grass before the season ends
Now's the time to revive your grass – or give it a boost!
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Should you deadhead annuals for more blooms? Experts share which flowers to cut back and which to leave alone
Perennials usually steal focus when it comes to deadheading, but don’t forget your annuals…
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5 low maintenance plants to turn your driveway into a fuss-free green space effortlessly
You don’t have to choose between off-street parking and a beautiful front garden anymore…
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3 defensive plants to keep your home safe from thieves – add them to your garden ASAP
Keep your home safe and secure this summer
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I've seen more hydrangeas turning brown than ever this year – here's why, and how to revive your shrubs
We can thank the heatwaves...
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How to rescue a plant from the clearance table – and figure out if it's salvageable in the first place
These bargain buys could end up being your healthiest plants!
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August is the perfect time to overseed a lawn, but there’s one thing you’ll need to know about sowing after a heatwave
Keep a watering can handy!
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These are the two best ways to tell if your sweetcorn is ready to be harvested for delicious, juicy cobs
Time it right for the best harvests
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I'm a florist and these are the 7 flowers I love to grow in my cut flower garden in late summer
Give your late summer garden a colour lift with our selection
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Never prune these plants in August if you want them to flower again next year
Cutting them back now could forsake next year's blooms
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How to get rid of horsetail weed - garden experts reveal the best way to tackle this hard to kill weed
Solutions that will help to control and reduce it
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How to prune verbena – the best time to cut your plant back for loads of flowers next year
Bushier plants are just a prune away – but don't do it yet!
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This fatal mistake could spell disaster for your lawn this week – it's the surest way to ruin your grass during a heatwave
Keep that mower away!
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The easy, non-toxic method pest experts swear by to keep wasps out of your garden – all you need is a sheet of paper
Wasps won't want to go near this handy deterrent
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Mulch vs membrane – experts reveal the best way to keep weeds at bay in your garden
Weed control is a tricky job, so it’s best to go in with the best tools for the job…
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How to grow honeysuckle for stunning, fragrant blooms – they're a must for a fence or trellis
5 expert-approved steps for honeysuckle success
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5 of the best salad crops to sow in August for quick harvests – and out-of-this-world flavour
September harvests?! Right this way...
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Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn
Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers
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A wetting agent can revive and protect even the driest lawns – here's how it could benefit your garden
How lawn wetting agents work, and when to use one
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This is the best type of fertiliser for ripening tomatoes – it'll help you grow your best toms ever
Look for these ingredients
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5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds
Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!
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How to deadhead cosmos for seemingly endless flowers all summer long
Keep them blooming!
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Best plants to propagate in August if you want to fill your garden borders for free
Fancy some free flowers? August is the best month to take cuttings from these plants...
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How to grow climbing hydrangeas – the best ways to plant, train and prune for years of beautiful flowers
A different way to grow hydrangeas...
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Putting fairy lights on garden fences can land you in trouble with your neighbours, warn legal experts
Do you know who your garden fence actually belongs to?
