13 h. ago Gardeners urged to write with UV pen on flowers or risk '£300 gamble'

The average gardener admits to paying as much as £300 for a single plant, and more than two-thirds of gardeners have been victims of plant theft, according to new research from Allianz UK.

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13 h. ago Birds will keep returning to gardens if you plant one certain type of colour

It can be hard to predict exactly where birds will decide to put themselves next - luckily an expert has shared exactly which flowers will make them more likely to come back

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35 h. ago Gardener's lavender hack to ensure 'fuller, bushier and healthier' plant next year

Pruning lavender is important to prevent the plant from becoming woody and less productive - but when is the best time to prune lavender and how exactly do you do it?

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3 d. ago Top ways to protect plants from thieves as most stolen species revealed

More than a third of gardeners have been victims of plant theft, and new research shows the problem is only getting worse - with botanist James Wong naming the ten plants most at risk from thieves

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3 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant 3 bulbs now to ensure blooms into autumn

If you're looking to fill your garden with fresh autumn flowers then don't hesitate to get started planting these gorgeous flower bulbs which will bloom after summer

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4 d. ago Meet Kerala’s ‘rainforest gardeners’ creating a Noah’s ark for endangered plants

In one of the world’s ‘hottest hotspots’ of biodiversity, an all-female team have turned a patch of forest into a haven for orchids, ferns, succulents and carnivorous plantsThe previous night’s heavy rainstorm had brought down several large trees in the forest and broken branches were strewn about the ground. Walking through the felled trees, Laly Joseph spotted an orchid clinging to one of the snapped boughs. She gently secured the plant and carefully transplanted it on to a standing tree.At the Gurukula botanical sanctuary, where Joseph, 56, is head of plant conservation and the most experienced “rainforest gardener”, every plant is considered precious and an all-female team strives to give them the best chance of surviving an increasingly harsh climate.Laly Joseph, the head of plant conservation at Gurukula Botanical Sanctuary, has spent most of her life learning about and caring for plants. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant 5 flowers to keep butterflies returning all summer

Gardening experts are urging households to plant these five plants to keep butterflies around during the summer time, and it only takes a couple of minutes from your day.

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to act now to get rid of destructive pest living under soil

Watch out for this highly destructive garden pest which likes to hide in plant pots and destroy your plants - luckily, experts say there are several ways to banish them

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant 6 flowers that feed birds all summer long

Bird-lovers will be delighted to discover that these flowering plants will keep birds coming back to your garden as they provide them with nourishment and shelter

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant one common flower slugs absolutely hate

There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect repellants, try Diarmuid Gavin's more natural solution

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8 d. ago Wasps will fly away if they smell one hated plant in your garden

Gardening experts share an effective and natural method to get rid of the unwanted wasps and other pests from your garden area during the summertime - and it really works

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1 week ago Grab a set of four banana plants from Amazon for just under £40

Amazon has the tropical set from gardening brand Plant In a Box and they can be kept indoors and outdoors on patios in the summer, according to its care instructions

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1 week ago Tomatoes grow better and taste sweeter if planted next to one flower

Gardening expert Ellen Mary explains why you should plant marigolds near your tomatoes

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2 w. ago Experts share simple 49p plant that will keep wasps out of your garden this summer

Wasps will be out in force over the weekend as soaring temperatures will see a surge in insects. Garden experts have shared a simple 49p plant that will keep them at bay this summer

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2 w. ago Gardens will be 'thriving in no time' if you plant these 5 fast

Gardens are often at their best in summer, but that doesn't mean it's too late to add a few new additions to your flowerbed

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2 w. ago How I unlearned the internalised prejudice I had as a Black woman – one braid at a time

I decided to ditch my sleek, neat hair for chemical-free afro styles and noticed how differently I was treated. Changing my hairstyle has never just been about fashion – what it symbolises culturally runs far deeperAt the start of 2023, a couple of months after a trip to Jamaica with friends, where we spoke extensively about our hair, I made my first new year resolution in more than a decade. I was going to try a wider variety of hairstyles. For most of my 20s, I had two styles: long, dark, medium-sized box braids (where hair is divided into square sections, and each is then braided into a single plait) or, very occasionally, a weave. Now, I decided, I would switch things up – whether trying a new colour, length or type of braid.This may not seem groundbreaking but for me it genuinely was. It was never just about hair, it ran deeper than that. I had come to realise that my own understanding of stereotypes about Black women had been learned from years of experiencing microaggressions...

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2 w. ago Nicky Haslam reveals the 'tacky' garden item ruining your outdoor space

Interior designer and socialite Nicky Haslam has named the one garden item he considers truly tacky - and it's not your plant choices.

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2 w. ago Gardeners told to plant climbing flower transforming ugly fences with big blooms

Gardeners are all opting for this game-changing plant that requires minimal effort yet will help transform any dull-looking fence with its impressive colourful blooms

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2 w. ago Grow strawberries in your own garden this summer with plants now reduced to £1

Growing fresh strawberries in your own garden, greenhouse or allotment has never been cheaper as this strawberry plant plummets all the way down to £1 in time for summer planting

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2 w. ago UK households urged to plant three flowers if they suffer with common allergy

Summer has finally arrived, but so has the hay fever season - but thanks to gardening experts, it can all now be solved by planting these three beautiful flowers.

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