1 hour ago Gardeners told to do urgent task after planting vegetables to ensure they thrive

Gardeners are now being told to use a a fleece, Thermacrop or a cloche to cover their newly planted veggies to ensure a healthier growth and avoid unwanted pests attacking their fresh produce.

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3 h. ago Gardeners advised to make urgent soil check with 35p kitchen staple

Gardeners to check their soil pH before planting this spring using a household kitchen staple that will determine if the soil is acidic or alkaline - and it doesn’t cost more than 50p.

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13 h. ago Monty Don says there's one vegetable that's 'easiest of all plants to grow'

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has shared his top vegetable planting suggestions for April - and says that one vegetable is the "easiest of all plants to grow"

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14 h. ago Gardening expert recommends three plants for shady gardens that give 'best results'

Gardening expert says there are three flowers that will work well in shaded areas and will give you the 'best results'. Here's everything green fingered readers need to know

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14 h. ago Woman's 20p kitchen scrap hack to get rid of rats from your garden

A gardening expert has shared an easy and natural way to deter rats from your garden and help your plants thrive - and it involves using a very common kitchen scrap

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26 h. ago Urgent warning to gardeners doing pruning any of these plants this spring

The National Trust is warning gardeners to watch out for wildlife this spring as many take to their outdoor spaces to begin pruning ahead of summer

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40 h. ago Police raided cellar and found a hole dug through the wall into another house that led them to the truth

Police found more than 170 cannabis plants along with two Albanian "gardeners"

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52 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners with a pond to complete task before deadline

Monty Don warns gardeners to divide aquatic plants by mid-May to prevent overcrowding, boost growth, and keep ponds healthy and visually balanced

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56 h. ago Action plan: CIAR BYRNE'S essential jobs for your garden this week

Tender plants need to be out in the garden by the end of this month once the risk of overnight frosts has passed But they need to be toughened up first, so the transition is not too much of a shock.

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69 h. ago Five plants gardeners must prune in April for 'vigorous' blooms this summer

Gardeners are being urged to head outside and tend to their plants this month

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3 d. ago Gardeners urged to crush up aspirin tablets and apply to plants

Gardeners are being urged to crush up aspirin and spray it on their plants, the surprising hack can boost growth, fight disease and even extend flower life

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4 d. ago Best plants to prune in April to 'stimulate healthy growth and flowers'

April sees the garden come alive with flowers and new foliage but it is also the time to start pruning your plants and shrubs to remove old, diseased or damaged growth and encourage new growth

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4 d. ago Brit couple facing jail after Thai neighbours attacked THEM 'elated' to be back in UK

Mary Byrne, 69, and husband Des, 77, were savagely punched and kicked by a kickboxing couple after confronting them for ripping up plants from their garden in Thailand

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4 d. ago Gardener's simple 79p Vaseline hack keeps your plants safe from slugs

A woman, who is also known as The Lockdown Gardener, has taken to social media to share her easy five-step method to keep slugs away from plants - and you'll have the product in your bathroom

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4 d. ago Stop rats and mice chewing on garden plants without pesticides in one trick

This is how to deter rodents from your back garden

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4 d. ago Four plants that must be pruned right now to ensure 'vigorous blooms' later

Spring pruning is a vital job for all gardeners. To help you get into the swing of spring pruning, gardening experts have shared four common plants that need pruning now

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5 d. ago The 'exotic' Scottish spring garden walk with rare plants and peaceful beach

There is also an acclaimed restaurant just a short distance from the colourful garden.

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant these seven flowers this spring to attract bees into your garden

It's beneficial to have bees in your garden to help plants reproduce as well as helping the declining bee population

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5 d. ago Strawberries are 'bigger and tastier' if grown next to plant you wouldn't expect

Strawberries are a popular soft fruit to grow in the garden, with the plants producing abundant harvests of sweet, juicy berries in early summer - and there's a herb that's a perfect companion

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5 d. ago Dunelm's £20 sea shell plant pot is 'beautiful' in the garden or on dining table

This shell pot is a "wave of elegance for your greenery" and "adds a coastal touch to any space"

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