Garden advice
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5 drought-tolerant roses to add to your garden for an English cottage garden that can withstand summer heatwavesClimate-resilient planting doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to your favourite flowers
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2 reasons why your lavender plant is turning brown in the July heatwave and what you can do to fix itWhy this sun-loving plant isn't happy right now
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Sorry dahlias, this low-maintenance, drought-tough flower is stealing the show this summerThe colourful blooms are real crowd-pleasers
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5 garden jobs you should never do in a heatwave, according to experts – or risk ruining your gardenDon't do it...
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This drought-tolerant flowering plant is the star of my mum's garden border every summerIt’s tall, pretty and butterfly-friendly
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5 ways to support robins in July and keep these bold, cheerful birds returning to your gardenHow to help the UK's favourite bird this month
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7 vegetables to plant in July for delicious autumn harvestsGrow them now and reap the homegrown rewards for longer
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‘Bee bars’ are the charming wildlife trend that will make your garden more bee-friendlyHelp pollinators in the a heatwave
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My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing itAre the heatwaves to blame?
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The plants people with drought tolerant gardens always grow
They'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers
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How short should you cut your grass in a heatwave? Experts say this is the sweet spot for a greener lawnThe one-third rule is key
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Experts warn gardeners to avoid this lawn care task until after the heatwave, or risk destroying their lawnThis lawn care job is best left until autumn
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What to do with hydrangeas in a heatwave – 3 crucial tasks to keep your plants alive and blooming in hot weatherHydration is key
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3 drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July for easy, fragrant harvests all summer longThese herbs thrive in heatwaves
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What I’m planting during the July heatwaves for pretty blooms and quick harvests that can tolerate the heatThe 5 plants on my list
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5 drought-tolerant flowering plants that are quietly replacing hydrangeas in 2026 – they’ll make your garden look gorgeous even during a heatwaveThe showy alternatives you can add to your garden
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'Deep watering' is the expert-approved method that will help your plants cope and flourish during the July heatwaveYour garden will keep thriving even in hot weather
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Pollinator pitstops are the easiest way to make tiny gardens wildlife-friendly and fill your outdoor space with colour and fragranceMake a micro wildlife haven
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8 jobs to do in the garden in July as temperatures soar for another heatwaveFor a healthy, productive space
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Wimbledon gardeners use this ingenious buy to achieve lush green lawns – you can snap it up for under £20How to achieve a luscious lawn
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Wildlife experts reveal 1 job you must do every day in July to support birds – it only takes one minuteThis quick and easy task can have a huge impact
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6 July lawn care tips that will keep your grass lush, green and thriving
Even in hot, dry weather!
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5 ways experts are heatproofing their gardens for the July heatwave – tricks to steal to help your garden survive the high temperatures
As hot summers become the new normal, here's how you can help your garden withstand extreme heat
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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer bloomsThese are the garden favourites to give a snip right now
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What to do with tomato plants in July – the 5 things I’m doing this month to encourage a bumper cropExtra toms? Yes, please!
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This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UKWho knew?
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5 gorgeous wildflowers that will attract birds to your garden (and keep them coming back), according to wildlife expertsTurn your garden into a bird-friendly oasis
