Pruning & Planting
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Gardeners are using this winter garden essential to keep their plants cool in hot weatherIt's a surprise summer staple
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Best plants for dry shade – 5 varieties that thrive in parched, gloomy spots in the gardenThey're tough enough to tackle both!
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These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowersYou'll fill your borders without spending a thing
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This is the secret potting ingredient I use to water my plants less – it keeps slugs at bay, tooIt's become a gardening staple
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8 low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants that can cope with hot, sunny weatherThey'll thrive and flower despite dry spells
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These 5 living mulch plants will help you water your garden less – and suppress weeds, tooExperts say they're full of benefits!
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Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summerThe expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather
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What to do with peonies after flowering – 2 things your plants need this JulySupport next year's blooms!
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6 fly-repellent plants for pots to keep bugs at bay so you can enjoy your patio in peaceAnd they'll make it smell delightful, too
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Sorry dahlias, this low-maintenance, drought-tough flower is stealing the show this summerThe colourful blooms are real crowd-pleasers
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This drought-tolerant flowering plant is the star of my mum's garden border every summerIt’s tall, pretty and butterfly-friendly
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My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing itAre the heatwaves to blame?
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The plants people with drought tolerant gardens always growThey'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers
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What to do with hydrangeas in a heatwave – 3 crucial tasks to keep your plants alive and blooming in hot weatherHydration is key
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3 drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July for easy, fragrant harvests all summer longThese herbs thrive in heatwaves
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What I’m planting during the July heatwaves for pretty blooms and quick harvests that can tolerate the heatThe 5 plants on my list
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'Deep watering' is the expert-approved method that will help your plants cope and flourish during the July heatwaveYour garden will keep thriving even in hot weather
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I transformed the darkest corner of my garden into a leafy oasis with these beautiful shade-loving plantsMy permanently shady border felt like wasted space until I planted these up
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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer bloomsThese are the garden favourites to give a snip right now
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What to do with tomato plants in July – the 5 things I’m doing this month to encourage a bumper cropExtra toms? Yes, please!
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This year’s ‘it’ Mediterranean garden plant isn’t what I expected – but it’s surprisingly easy to grow in the UKWho knew?
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7 low-maintenance container plants that thrive in full sun and hot weatherThese resilient varieties cope with heatwaves far better than you'd expect
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Don't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your gardenGive them a second life with these expert-approved ideas
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Your small potted plants won't survive a hot summer if you use the wrong soil – this is the mix experts recommendA healthy foundation is *everything*
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9 of the prettiest edible plants to grow if you want a garden that looks as good as it tastesThey'll add colour, scent and flavour
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Gardeners are using electric toothbrushes to encourage their tomato plants to produce more tomatoesIt's smarter than it sounds!
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Can a pond cool a garden down? Experts say it could work overtime to make your outdoor space more comfortableAn unexpected heatwave hero!
