Garden advice
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5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliageKeep these plants in shape this month by giving them a little trim
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How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every yearGuarantee tons of attractive blooms
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How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllersThey're mightier than they look!
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B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll instantly give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budgetThe Mediterranean must-have tree is blowing up on TikTok
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6 bamboo alternatives for privacy that won’t take over your gardenCreate natural screening in outdoor spaces with one of these non-invasive planting choices
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Garden experts reveal the big soil mistake that is halting your plants' growth this May – this is how to fix itGarden experts want you to stop treating your soil like dirt
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6 easy-care perennials you can plant once and ignore – reliable plants that will flourish with next to no effortThese low-effort plants will reward your neglect year after year
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Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow MayWildlife *loves* it
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4 stunning and unusual peony varieties that you'll want to know about to fill your garden with showstopping bloomsMake the most of peony season
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5 gorgeous, showy red flowers that will fill your borders with high-fashion impact, according to garden expertsThese plants look so good, they could be on the cover of Vogue
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Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow MaySome smart tips to make your garden less comfortable for rats
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6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient gardenThese varieties thrive in warm weather
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Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected speciesHere’s all you need to know when it comes to living with badgers
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Sorry, lawn mowers, No Mow May is too important to skip this year – here's why experts are urging you not to cut your grass this month4 ways to make a difference
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3 humane ways to deter foxes from your food waste bin and stop them spreading rubbish in your street, according to prosPrevention is better than a cure in this case
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What to do with hydrangeas in May – 4 tasks that will give the blooms a boost and bolster your shrub's resilienceWatering, feeding and more
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Ground ivy took hold in my garden over winter – I'm stopping it in its tracks with these simple expert-approved weeding tipsIt's me vs creeping Charlie
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This popular slug removal hack could actually be attracting more slugs to your garden, experts warnApparently, the trick can backfire
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6 beautiful plants that stop weeds from taking over your garden bedsEvergreen beauties and pollinator favourites that will save you hours of weeding
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7 speedy ways to kill weeds – garden experts swear by these 5-minute methods to get rid of them without the overwhelmKeep weeds under control all season with these quick, expert-backed tricks
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4 easy ways to dispose of garden waste if you don’t have a garden waste binHow you can dispose of garden waste if you're not eligible for a collection
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Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exceptionIt’s a popular garden hack, but could it actually harm birds?
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Experts urge gardeners to spread this natural material in their garden in May to deter slugs – it has so many more benefits, tooIf slugs have been ravaging your garden, wool (yes, sheep's wool) can really help
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6 of the best cottage garden plants for pots – nail the whimsical planting schemeThese varieties thrive in containers
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The secret weapon experts swear by for happy, hydrated hanging baskets – and you can even water them lessThis easy-to-follow tip ensures stunning displays in your hanging baskets, with minimal effort on your part
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These 7 peony lookalikes are just as show-stopping – they're much lower maintenance and bloom for so much longerPeony season is short – we've found alternatives that you can plant for the rest of the year
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5 tips for creating a hanging basket that will thrive in a north-west garden that is in shade most of the dayA gorgeous hanging basket is still possible
