Garden advice
Our garden advice covers everything from jobs to do each month to how to lay decking and make compost. If you are landscaping your space or just pottering in your plot, we have all your garden questions answered
Garden advice
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6 July lawn care tips that will keep your grass lush, green and thrivingEven in hot, dry weather!
By Sophie King
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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 temperaturesAs hot summers become the new normal, here's how you can help your garden withstand extreme heat
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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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!
By Sophie King
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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?
By Sophie King
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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
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 low-maintenance container plants that thrive in full sun and hot weatherThese resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect
By Lisa Fazzani
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Aldi is selling a range of citrus trees that will make your garden look like a Mediterranean retreatLemon trees are the must-have fruit tree of 2026
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 ways to reuse grass clippings in your garden – they are a powerhouse of nutrientsGrass clippings are so much more than just garden waste
By Holly Reaney
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Don't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your gardenGive them a second life with these expert-approved ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Your small potted plants won't survive a hot summer if you use the wrong soil – this is the mix experts recommendA healthy foundation is *everything*
By Sophie King
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4 ways to shade plants during hot weather without moving them, according to garden experts – say goodbye to faded flowers and yellow leavesIf your garden is struggling with excessive heat, here's how to keep you plants cool and shaded
By Kezia Reynolds
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How I'm keeping my container plants well watered in July without needing to water them every dayMy go-to tips I've learnt from experience and experts
By Rebecca Knight
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9 of the prettiest edible plants to grow if you want a garden that looks as good as it tastesThey'll add colour, scent and flavour
By Kayleigh Dray
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Gardeners are using electric toothbrushes to encourage their tomato plants to produce more tomatoesIt's smarter than it sounds!
By Sophie King
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7 vegetables to sow in containers right now for delicious late-summer harvestsThese fast-growing varieties are perfect for small gardens
By Laura Hillier
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How to protect potted plants in a heatwave – 7 expert tips to stop containers drying out when temperatures soarThey'll thrive all summer long
By Jenny McFarlane
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South East Water issues hosepipe ban that will affect over 850,000 customers – everything you need to knowThe ban officially comes into effect on 3 July, but South East Water want you to start complying now
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to keep your lawn alive in a heatwave – 4 ways to rescue your grass during this week’s red weather warningIt isn't business as usual...
By Sophie King
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Sorry, roses, gardenias are one of the most intoxicating shrubs for intense summer fragranceHere's how to grow one and keep it thriving
By Lisa Fazzani
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What to do with clematis in June for beautiful, abundant blooms and strong growthKeep your climber flourishing all summer long
By Holly Reaney
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My plants can cope with both heatwaves and heavy downpours thanks to this 'magic' mulch – they're thriving because of itIt's helping my plants stay hydrated, healthier and happier
By Jenny McFarlane
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Gardeners are sticking disco balls in their gardens to get rid of pests – and no, it’s not as bonkers as it soundsDeter flying pests from your plants and patio in style
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to recover your lawn if weeds have taken over – these simple, expert approved tips will rescue your grass for summerYou can still restore your lawn to its former glory
By Kayleigh Dray
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Nigella Lawson's parasol trees are a beautiful way to create natural shade in the gardenHow easy are they to grow?
By Sophie King
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Experts warn these everyday garden features are behind some of the most common neighbour disputesThese are ways to avoid conflict
By Rebecca Lawton
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2 superhero flowers I always plant to keep pests away from my vegetablesThey’re fuss-free and really pretty
By Sophie King


