Garden advice
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3 places you should never put a bird bath in a garden, according to wildlife experts – where to put one instead'Food may attract birds to your garden, but clean water is often what keeps them coming back'
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The best ways to keep a hydrangea blue all summer long – experts' tricks to preserve the vibrant colourIt's easier than you think
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5 Mediterranean plants that thrive in pots, and will make you feel like you're on holiday in your own gardenOur favourite flowers, fruits and evergreens
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5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden that will withstand fickle British weather and inject seaside magic into your gardenThese stunning plants have us dreaming of a coastal retreat
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5 places you should never put a bird feeder in a gardenWhy placement matters more than you might think
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Monty Don recommends sowing this cottage garden staple now for a Chelsea-inspired display next summerThe elegant flower spikes are easy to grow from seed if you start them now
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Experts are warning that overfeeding your plants can attract this pest to your gardenIt can wreak havoc on your plants
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5 low-maintenance plants that will flourish in the trickiest spots in your garden with almost no effortI've found five low-maintenance plants that love bad soil, shade and neglect
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Flying ant day is coming to the UK – pest experts reveal what it is, and how to get ready for itEverything pest experts want you to know about flying ant day 2026g
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Experts say the deadline for giving your plants the Chelsea chop is looming – 5 plants to tackle nowExtra blooms? Yes, please!
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The secret ingredient to help your roses thrive this summer is going to waste in your kitchenThis is how to use this free trick for bigger, better blooms
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What to do with lavender in June – 4 ways to encourage masses of fragrant blooms that last all summerThey don't need fuss!
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Aldi's rattan planters nail the coastal garden trend and will make your outdoor space look like it's straight out of a Nancy Meyers filmWe love this affordable garden upgrade
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Heavy rain can put your bird feeder at a higher risk of spreading disease – this is the fix wildlife experts recommend to keep food dry and birds safeHeavy rain means we need to be more diligent about feeding garden birds
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This is how I hid my wheelie bins in my tiny front garden, and it's super easy to doPlus, I've found these alternative solutions for every space
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These 5 small front garden upgrades can add serious value to your home, according to estate agentsFirst impressions start before buyers step inside...
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Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is a better choice for longer-lasting blooms – it offers bold colour and high-impact flowers at little effortThis stunning shrub will fill your garden with colour even as the season transitions into autumn
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I protected my new build garden from waterlogging with this smart soil improver tactic – two years on, it's been a lifesaverTwo years on, it's been a lifesaver
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3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your gardenIs this the right choice for your garden?
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5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handyThese must-haves make weed maintenance so much easier
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Monty Don has this beautiful rose and shares the simple tip to keep roses flowering for longer
Want roses like Monty Don?
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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, tooDon't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden
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If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini floodIf you have a flood-prone garden, a quick dam is a solid line of defence
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14 garden shade ideas that guarantee sun protection all summer longFor every garden size, shape and budget
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7 fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer longCreate a cascade of summer colour with these easy-grow trailing varieties
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How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nestsNow is a really important time to help UK birds
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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next yearIt's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants
