16 h. ago Chef says 'stop harvesting' rhubarb now and do 3 gardening tasks instead

As one of the first crops to emerge in spring, rhubarb is now coming to the end of its harvest with August fast approaching. But that doesn't mean you should neglect it

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28 h. ago Prevent black spot on roses with this essential July gardening task recommended by experts

There is a simple task you can do in July to help prevent black spot disease from ruining your beautiful flowers.

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3 d. ago Gardeners with lavender told 'now is the perfect time' to carry out key task

Lavender is a beautiful plant to have in the garden, but it's important to know how to care for it, and there's a key task to carry out in July, according to a gardening expert

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4 d. ago Bird baths will stay thriving for birds in the heat if gardeners do 1 easy task

Birds do not sweat and need to regulate their temperature through panting, which can cause their small bodies to lose a lot of moisture, and they will need a lot more water to stay hydrated.

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4 d. ago Welsh homeowners with garden decking urged to do 1 task this summer or risk infestation

Experts are warning homeowners to check decking for pests as they seek shelter in decking during the summer months, with rats, ants, foxes and even snakes increasingly seeking shelter under the structure

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to ditch one task this July for a healthy, lush lawn

Going a month without doing this task can help your lawn and also the local wildlife, and the bees

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9 d. ago Simple July task gives gardeners a 'second flush of flowers' this summer

A timely trim can rejuvenate early-flowering perennials, giving a garden a new lease of life in the height of summer, horticultural experts say

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1 week ago Gardeners must to do one job before August to keep their plants healthy

As July comes to a close and we edge into August, there's one task gardeners should do to ensure their plants remain in good condition - and all you need is some soapy water

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2 w. ago UK households urged to do one task so butterflies will keep returning

Transform your garden into a colourful butterfly haven with this one expert gardening tip that will see these gentle creatures fluttering around your lawn summer-round

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3 w. ago UK households urged to do one task after coming inside from the garden

If you're sneezing and nursing a sore head after a day in the garden then experts recommend following this one easy tip to reduce the dreaded hay fever symptoms

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4 w. ago Gardeners urged to repeat simple task every week to keep roses blooming

Gardeners are all encouraged to give their roses a little love this summer during the heatwave - and these little tricks will help keep them blooming all summer long

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4 w. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task this week to protect lawns ahead of heatwave

The warm weather can be detrimental to our gardens, but following this expert advice will help prevent it

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4 w. ago Gardeners urged to do one simple task this week to stop plants dying

Garden plants react to the heat almost exactly like humans do - and anyone tending to their gardens this week need to provide a little more TLC

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