7 h. ago Gardeners urged to prune 5 plants in August 'before it's too late'

Here are five plants you should prune in August to ensure they will bloom to their full potential the following year

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26 h. ago Buy small plants – and consider a ‘bulb lasagne’: how to give your garden a late

From planting in odd numbers to painting fences and walls the same colour, here are some easy, effective ways to give your outdoor space a seasonal spruce-up“It is not always necessary to rip out everything and start again,” says Ella Malt, who runs the gardening company Soil and Soul Norfolk. “It is much more sustainable to work with what you have. You can make such a difference with a bit of cutting back, clearing up leaves, cutting an edge on a lawn. People notice edges: you could spend hours making a herbaceous border perfect but if the edge of that border isn’t crisp, it will automatically look untidy.” Continue reading...

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41 h. ago UK households warned of five common summer plant diseases that can 'ruin' your garden

Knowing the signs to look out for can make all the difference, gardening experts say

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69 h. ago Salford's jungle garden with banana plants that's so cool people pay to visit

Tracey and Tony have spent more than a decade transforming their corner of the city

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3 d. ago Professional gardener issues warning over 'toxic' tree he'd avoid planting outside home

A gardening expert has issued caution over a handful of different types of trees which can cause major issues in your garden.

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5 d. ago Aphids won't touch your garden plants if sprayed with one natural item

Aphids can be one of the most harmful garden pests around, but if you've got an infestation, you may not know how to deal with it. Pest control experts have shared exactly how to stop aphids in their tracks and prevent them from destroying your outdoor space

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5 d. ago Professional gardener names 'toxic' tree he'd never plant outside his home again

While trees can make a fantastic addition to any home, a gardening expert has cautioned over planting these popular specimens as they can cause major issues in your garden

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5 d. ago Garden plant 'loved by swingers' back in fashion but with 'extraordinary' warning

Expert Diarmuid Gavin says gardeners should treat a distinctive ornamental grass with extreme caution - but not just because what it hints about lifestyle!

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6 d. ago Get 'huge and juicy' tomato plants with one food scrap gardeners say is best

Tomato plants need a lot of nutrients to produce a good crop, and if they don't get enough, it will show in the fruit. But gardeners have shared a simple way to give them a boost

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6 d. ago Gardening expert names five trees to avoid planting in your garden at all costs

There are plenty of trees to choose from to add a bit more greenery in your garden, but some are best avoided according to a professional gardener and plant pro

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7 d. ago Clearance sale offers gardeners last chance to buy stylish faux lead planters for £30 less

If you're looking to elevate your patio, decking or patio with a luxe-looking lead planter but don't want to spend a fortune, this end-of-season sale could be just the ticket

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8 d. ago Pigeons will flee from the garden if you grow one plant they 'hate'

Pigeons are known to flock to gardens but they can cause a real nuisance if they're landing in your outdoor space - however there are plants they dislike and will avoid

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8 d. ago Gardeners told 'it's not too late' to plant vegetables if they act right now

Don't abandon your dreams of growing a vegetable garden just yet - an expert has recommended several popular and delicious veggies that are perfect for planting in August

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8 d. ago Gardeners told to pour popular drink over their garden during August

Hungry molluscs will stop at nothing to strip your garden of everything you lovingly planted, chewing through every type of foliage and flower - here's how to put a stop to their unending hunger

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8 d. ago 'Best time' to water plants to keep your garden 'flourishing' in a heatwave

Whether they're blooms in your border or vegetables taking root, knowing the optimal time for watering can mean the difference between flourishing and floundering plants

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8 d. ago Gardeners can keep plants hydrated while on holiday with just one item

One gardener has shared his simple watering can hack which will ensure your plants and flowers stay hydrated when you're away on holiday - and all you need is one item

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8 d. ago Gardener's simple trick to keep plants watered while you're on holiday using one item

Watering plants during the hot summer months can be a tough task, especially when you're on holiday - but a gardener has shared his simple trick that'll keep them hydrated while you're away

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9 d. ago Gardeners warned over 'essential' job for August to get garden looking good

If you're growing these popular plants in your garden this month then don't forget one important gardening task that will help your outdoor area look as good as possible

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9 d. ago UK botanic garden named 'most beautiful in Europe' with over 50,000 plants

Europe's most beautiful botanic gardens have been revealed and one breathtaking attraction in the UK has beaten out rivals thanks to its incredible array of plants

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1 week ago Alan Titchmarsh shares 'secret' ingredient to sprinkle on plants to make garden bloom

Gardeners' World star Alan Titchmarsh has shared a clever tip to help your plants thrive - and it's all to do with the one ingredient you need to add before mulching

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