Pruning & Planting
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My neighbour’s hedge is over two metres tall – can I make them cut it down?It depends on the type...
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As a gardening editor, here are the five trees I'd never plant in my own gardenAnd the 3 I absolutely would
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5 plants to collect seeds from now for free flowers next yearDon't let them go to waste by storing them now
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4 ways to revive your tomato plants this August – help wilted plants bounce backAnd save your harvests!
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Experts told me how to fix my leggy houseplants – it's a simple method that encourages healthy growthAnd I've got free plants in the process
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What to do with jasmine in August – 6 tasks that'll guarantee longer, healthier displaysDon't neglect the climbers this month
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How to revive tired hanging baskets in August – 6 simple steps to bring back the bloomsRescue them for flowers through to autumn
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The low-maintenance hedge idea I picked up in Bratislava – it's drought-tolerant and great for wildlifeTry this easy-grow screen
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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
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6 gorgeous flowers to plant in your garden now for a colourful autumn display, so you can enjoy your outdoor space for longerYour autumn beds and borders can look as colourful as your spring garden
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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
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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
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Alan Titchmarsh says every garden needs this drought-tolerant plant to keep borders vibrant and colourfulEven through hot, dry spells
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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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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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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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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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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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The RHS could move its hydrangeas to the north of England due to rising temperaturesCan they thrive in the south?
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What to do with hydrangeas in August – the non-negotiables to keep them looking their bestYour summer checklist to keep yours happy and healthy
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5 plants you can water with coffee – experts say these acid-loving varieties appreciate an occasional fixAnd the best ways to dilute it!
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I hate mosquitoes, but this low-maintenance plant is my secret weapon to keep them at bayThis is how to unlock its mozzie-repelling benefit
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My mum is the queen of growing succulents outdoors – this drought-tolerant self-seeder is the current starIt thrives *everywhere*
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5 self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill your borders with blooms every summerThey'll spread picture-perfect blooms year after year
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My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happeningAnd how to stop it from getting worse
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3 ways to successfully plant lavender in July – even when the weather is hot and dryCultivate strong, established plants
