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7 of the longest flowering plants for effortless colour from August to autumnThese garden favourites will keep blooming long after summer ends
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Florists say this easy hack is a great way to breathe new life into an old plastic plant pot – it looks unbelievably prettyIt's a brilliant way to show off your cut flowers with style
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to prune in August – 7 plants to tackle now for healthier growthAnd even more flowers next year!
By Sophie King
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Aldi's new ice bath drops this week – it taps into one of this year's biggest wellness trends for your gardenIt’s the wellness ritual we can’t get enough of this year
By Maddie Balcombe
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Repotting brought my Monstera back to life – 4 expert-approved ways to give your Swiss cheese plant an upgradeIt's already grown new leaves!
By Sophie King
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Sorry lavender, this drought-tolerant perennial is quietly replacing you this summerIt looks and smells just as good, too!
By Kezia Reynolds
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These are the pests and plant diseases threatening your garden in AugustThis is what to do if you spot them
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s DIY water feature is a masterclass in how to nail this summer’s breakout trend – how to recreate it on a budgetIt looks so good!
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 plants to deadhead in August – trim away these spent blooms nowAnd keep them flowering!
By Sophie King
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Gardeners urged to avoid weeding their gardens this week for this important reasonLeave your beds, borders and lawns alone
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 5 best herbs to grow on a kitchen countertop if you want fresh flavours at your fingertipsThey also work best if you're short on space
By Rebecca Lawton
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Is your grass dead? Here’s how to tell if your lawn is rescuable – and expert advice on reviving itIt's tougher than you'd think
By Sophie King
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This £2 IKEA plant pot will keep your plants healthy and hydrated during the August heatwaveI can now relax on holiday knowing my plants are taken care of
By Kezia Reynolds
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August garden jobs – 12 flower, vegetable and maintenance tasks to do nowPruning, watering and more
By Sophie King
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How to deadhead bedding plants in August for a second flush of bloomsIt's the gardening job you don't want to skip
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 reasons your agapanthus isn't flowering and what you can do about itHow to ensure it blooms next year
By Holly Reaney
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6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer, according to expertsHumane deterrents to help keep unwanted visitors under control
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 heatwave-proof evergreen plants to keep your garden colourful in every seasonThey'll stop your garden from feeling bare in the colder months
By Jenny McFarlane
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Thinking of adding a plunge pool to a small garden? Here are 4 things worth knowing firstThe compact pool trend taking over small gardens (and what it actually costs)
By Rebecca Lawton
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Yes, it’s only August, but this clever Aldi buy has convinced me to start planning for my winter gardenAugust is a transitional month, which means, like it or not, it's time to start thinking about the cooler months ahead
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
By Lisa Fazzani
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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?
By Kezia Reynolds
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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!
By Sophie King
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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
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 plants that like eggshells – the calcium lovers that benefit from this overlooked kitchen scrapThey complement fertilisers brilliantly!
By Sophie King
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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
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
By Jenny McFarlane


