Pruning & Planting
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5 plants to deadhead in August – trim away these spent blooms nowAnd keep them flowering!
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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 dahlias in August – 4 crucial tasks that will keep your plants floweringGive the blooms a boost!
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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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7 low-maintenance multi-stem trees that will create a fabulous focal point in any small gardenThey're small but perfectly formed
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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 summer
The 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!
