Garden
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7 water-saving habits garden experts wish we'd all adopted before summer's heatwaves hitSimple tips to help keep your garden hydrated
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp have just proved pumpkin archways are the ‘it’ feature of any autumn gardenWho else is now excited for autumn?
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Tomorite can be used to feed more than just tomatoes – use it on these plants for a late summer boostIt might already be in your shed!
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5 plants to divide in August – experts say it's the perfect time to lift and split these varietiesYou'll get more blooms for free next spring
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5 plants that like eggshells – the calcium lovers that benefit from this overlooked kitchen scrapThey complement fertilisers brilliantly!
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5 heat-loving houseplants that thrive in bright, sunny windowills and stuffy rooms – they’re perfect for south-facing windowsillsThese houseplants aren't fazed by heatwaves
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I thought my patio had been invaded by hundreds of flying ants – then I discovered whyIt turns out it was one of nature's strangest summer events
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Set the scene for summer hostingStage the perfect outdoor gathering to impress your guests
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6 plants to cut back in August for an extra flush of flowers – trim them now for bonus bloomsCatmint, penstemons and more
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Scientists urge gardeners to spend 15 minutes counting butterflies this week – how to get involved with the world’s largest butterfly surveyButterfly populations have been in decline since the 1970s
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What to do with agapanthus in August – simple jobs that keep these summer stunners blooming longerAnd set them up for next year
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7 reasons why your gladioli is not flowering – what you can do to ensure beautiful, vibrant blooms every yearSave yourself from disappointment
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What to do with dahlias in August – 4 crucial tasks that will keep your plants floweringGive the blooms a boost!
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Gardeners warned to avoid this one lawn care job during a heatwave or risk destroying their grass – it sounds like a good idea, but it's best avoidedIt's an easy mistake to make
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The clever trick pest experts swear by to keep wasps away from your plate when dining al frescoSay goodbye to these uninvited guests
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Monty Don's 4-step watering guide is the secret to keeping plants alive in a droughtEven during a hosepipe ban
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The irrigation tricks gardeners swear by to keep plants alive during a heatwaveTheir top secrets to save thirsty plants
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You're doubling the number of ants in your garden by falling for this pest deterrent mistakeBefore you head out to destroy an ant's nest, you might want to read this first
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This Weber gas BBQ took all the guesswork out of grilling – it's made me feel like a grill masterWe put this smart gas BBQ to the test...
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What is drip watering? Experts say it could save you time and moneyAnd cultivate a healthier garden!
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7 of the best patio cleaners for giving your pavers a late summer refreshThe products we rate highest
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What to do with roses in August – 4 ways to encourage another flush of bigger, brighter bloomsThis month's crucial tasks
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I've selected the best charcoal BBQs for unbeatable smoky flavour and hassle-free grillingTried-and-tested favourites for every garden and budget
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The RHS could move its hydrangeas to the north of England due to rising temperaturesCan they thrive in the south?
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Giovanna Fletcher has kept her tomatoes thriving despite the summer heatwave thanks to this clever watering system'It's like building LEGO'
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Every interiors editor I know goes to this brand for expensive-looking garden furniture, and they're having a massive clearance sale right now12 pieces on my watchlist
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I wasted years using a garden parasol – we swapped it for an awning, and it's made such a differenceIt's doubled our usable shade on sunny days on our patio
