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I check retailers’ sales for the best garden furniture deals regularly – these are the ones I’m recommending to everyone to shop this bank holiday and beyond
From dining sets to garden chairs, these are the best outdoor furniture offers to take advantage of now
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This compact lawn mower is a dream for small gardens – it's lightweight, easy to use and even includes a mulching function
Here's what I loved about the Gardena Handymower
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Is the 8-8-8 lavender pruning technique the 'foolproof' secret to better blooms?
How and when to use this gardening rule
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‘Everyone fights over who is going to get it first’ – shoppers can’t stop raving about Argos' foldable sun lounger, it's now £40 in the sale
It's small garden-friendly, super stylish and a bargain – need I say more?
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3 things you should put on your lawn in summer to encourage lush, green grass before the season ends
Now's the time to revive your grass – or give it a boost!
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Should you deadhead annuals for more blooms? Experts share which flowers to cut back and which to leave alone
Perennials usually steal focus when it comes to deadheading, but don’t forget your annuals…
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5 low maintenance plants to turn your driveway into a fuss-free green space effortlessly
You don’t have to choose between off-street parking and a beautiful front garden anymore…
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3 defensive plants to keep your home safe from thieves – add them to your garden ASAP
Keep your home safe and secure this summer
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I've seen more hydrangeas turning brown than ever this year – here's why, and how to revive your shrubs
We can thank the heatwaves...
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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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This is the product my family in Spain swear by to repel flying insects – and it's under £10 on Amazon
These nifty coils are a game-changer
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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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The 5 best charcoal BBQs for hassle-free grilling and incredible flavour
Our tried-and-tested favourites
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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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This £6 Amazon buy turned my trailing house plants into a beautiful indoor display
And you barely know it’s there
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Mulch vs membrane – experts reveal the best way to keep weeds at bay in your garden
Weed control is a tricky job, so it’s best to go in with the best tools for the job…
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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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I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo
Get your hands on them and easily rid your outdoor space of weeds
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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
