Garden advice
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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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How to propagate zinnias from cuttings and multiply your display of colourful blooms for free
This easy method will double your flowers
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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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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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How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts
You’d best believe that hot, dry weather can (and should) impact your mowing strategy…
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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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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?
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How and when to collect seeds from hardy annuals this summer so you can grow them for free next year
Everlasting flowers? Make it happen by collecting seeds, stat!
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When to cut back lilies – and which parts to avoid trimming if you want them to bloom again next year
Don't spoil next year's flowers!
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‘Nature doesn’t like tidiness’ – why experts want you to stop cutting your garden back in summer for a happier, healthier, wildlife-friendly garden
Help your local ecosystem thrive
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7 perennials to cut back in August for a flush of autumn flowers
Cut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers
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I visited Bloom & Wild's flower farm, and it convinced me to add this pretty bloom to my garden – it's a bouquet staple, and butterflies love it
It's easy to grow and perfect for drying!
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Are climbing plants damaging your home? What you need to know before training a climber up a brick wall
Nothing says ‘dream home’ like decadent wisteria or roses rambling up the walls, but are they causing damage?
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5 jobs to do in a vegetable garden in August for late-summer productivity and autumn prep
There's plenty to keep you busy this month!
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4 reasons your tomatoes aren’t turning red – and how to get them back on track in time for summer salads
The most common culprits, demystified
