Garden advice
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5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it getsThese blooms are virtually unaffected by heatwaves
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5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entranceFrame your entrance with colour, fragrance and plenty of kerb appeal
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5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening prosMake your garden look and smell amazing
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How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with free plantsThe simple propagation trick that turns one plant into many
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How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife expertsIf you've been struggling with the recent heat wave, your garden birds definitely are too
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The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look fuller all year roundIt will transform your garden into one that's full of variety
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The best weeding tools for every stubborn garden weed – and why one type does not suit all of these pesky garden invadersGet to the root of the problem by picking the perfect weeding tool for the job
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Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than goodThis is exactly how often you should be watering your plants this weekend
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6 clever ways to stop weeds taking over your garden during No Mow May
Experts share what to do to keep them under control whilst supporting wildlife
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This is exactly how deep to plant dahlias for bigger, better blooms and stronger stemsGet your dahlia tubers off to the best start
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7 things people with cool gardens in a heatwave always haveThey know how to stay cool outdoors
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6 sustainable garden ideas that support wildlife and our planetThese eco-friendly gardening practices guarantee a productive space
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Why is my hydrangea not growing? This is how to fix it fast so yours blooms beautifully this summerThese are the most common causes
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7 fast-growing seeds to sow directly outdoors in May for a garden bursting with flowersEnjoy colourful beds and borders for summer
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5 things people with lovely smelling gardens always haveEasy changes that will wow guests all summer
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Garden experts issue warning against rapidly spreading invasive plant that looks just like snowdropsHow you can tell the difference between the two plants
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5 reasons why your peonies aren’t blooming – and the simple fixes pro gardeners swear byFrom planting depth to sunlight and pruning errors
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Sorry hydrangeas, this low-maintenance shrub is better for small gardensIt's fragrant, compact and offers colour all year round
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My neighbour complained that our tree was ruining her garden's lightHere's the expert-approved way I handled it
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5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more privateand without blocking out light
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Richard E. Grant’s blooming wisteria looks like something out of a fairytale – it’s the best wisteria display I’ve ever seenThis stunning display is proof that hard work really does pay off!
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7 natural predators to encourage into your garden to keep pests away from plants and control weedsNo harsh chemicals needed
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3 ways to attract doves to your garden – create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best vacuum cleanersIt's so easy to welcome these gentle birds
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Can you plant peonies in May? These fluffy peony varieties can still be planted now if you act fastInstant blooms? Yes, please!
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5 unusual annual climbers to plant now to create privacy and hide ugly fences or wallsTake your pick from these fabulous annual climbers that have great coverage – enough to hide ugly fences, walls and provide privacy
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3 plants that help prevent flooding – RHS Chelsea-approved recommendations for a floodproof gardenGarden flooding is a bigger risk than ever
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Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping the persistent weed in its tracks with these simple tipsTake that, Stinky Bob!
