19 h. ago Tomato growers should cover soil with one thing to prevent 'devastating' disease

Tomatoes are easy to grow and relatively low-maintenance, but gardeners should be wary of the leaves as April's warm yet wet weather is perfect for a very destructive disease called blight

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22 h. ago I’m obsessed with coastal wildflowers: they look so delicate but thrive in tough conditions

From the rock sea-spurrey, which appears to grow out of solid rock, to the slender centaury that lives on a landslip, these plants exist where they do for good reasonI first encountered coastal wildflowers when I was 11. I was visiting my grandmother’s friend in Devon and a lady said: “Here, dear,” and dug up a clump of Warren crocuses – a rare plant that, at the time, was only thought to grow in the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren. She gave them to me to grow in my garden at home. But of course they didn’t grow away from the sea.That was when I realised there was something special about coastal wildflowers. They fascinate me because, as well as being beautiful flowers, they often grow in tough locations. Take the rock sea-spurrey: a delicate little plant that appears to grow out of solid rock, such as a crevice in a cliff base. It can put up with being splashed with sea spray and baked by the summer sun. And yet it seems to thrive in that difficult, harsh environment. Continue rea...

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26 h. ago Monty Don urges anyone growing sunflowers to do one thing in May

If you're looking forward to bright and beautiful sunflowers this summer, then pay attention to Monty Don's important gardening tip which will allow them to grow stronger and faster

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64 h. ago Asparagus in the garden takes its time but is worth the wait

Asparagus isn’t the most common vegetable among home gardeners, probably because growing it is an exercise in patience

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3 d. ago Lavender 'flowers more' and grows healthier with three natural scrap items

Lavender plants are often associated with serene summer days, offering a sense of tranquillity with their fragrant aroma - and there's a way to make them even healthier

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5 d. ago This £25 herb kit makes it easy to grow your own basil, rosemary, mint and parsley at home

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8 d. ago Gardeners told to grow one plant to repel slugs as they hate the smell

As spring gets into full flow, many gardeners are preparing for the return of slugs - but there's a natural deterrent that could help protect precious plants flourish

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8 d. ago Tomato growers given simple hack that will help produce the perfect plants

Tomatoes are hungry plants and they need the right nutrients to grow strong stems that will be able to support big, plump fruit in the summer - but there is a simple way to help them thrive

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8 d. ago Gardeners growing citrus fruit urged to do one job now for 'leafy' summer plants

Citrus plants can be difficult to grow, but as summer approaches, there is one important thing that gardeners must do if they want to ensure a successful harvest.

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8 d. ago Tomato plants will thrive in summer if you add one ingredient to the soil now

Tomatoes are very hungry plants when they are beginning to grow in spring gardens, so the need the right nutrients now if they are to thrive

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9 d. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle cinnamon on their plants immediately

Cinnamon doesn't just have to be used in the kitchen, as garden experts urgegardeners to use them on their plants as a garden hack to keep their plants and flowers healthy for growth

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9 d. ago Garden experts reveal one simple spring task needed to grow spectacular Japanese maples

Japanese maple trees are known for their magnificent red foliage that can light up a garden, but they need to be looked after at the right time to grow properly - here's what you need to do

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1 week ago Roses have 'the most stunning blooms ever' if item that's 'like gold' is used

Roses are one of the most popular flowers to grow in UK gardens, and one gardening expert has shared a clever hack on how to give them a boost using food scraps

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1 week ago Gardeners told to avoid job that's a 'magnet for slugs' eating their way through plants

Gardening experts have shared their top tips for growing fruit and vegetables - including how to avoid attracting slugs and when to avoid watering your plants

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1 week ago Kerry Katona's kids beg star 'don't get more surgery' after boob job mishap

Kerry Katona recently revealed that she had an unfortunate problem while planning her next boob job, which left her children urging the Atomic Kitten star to think twice about the procedure

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1 week ago Simple job you need to do in your garden to ensure a stunning Japanese maple

Japanese maple trees are a beautiful addition to any garden. If you want them to grow to their full potential and their red leaves to look their best then you need to prune them right

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1 week ago Kerry Katona's daughters urge her to cancel boob job surgery amid safety issue

EXCLUSIVE: Kerry Katona admitted that her daughters have begged her not to rebook her planned boob job and asked her to 'leave it' as she updates on her surgery setback

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Gardeners told to use £1.30 breakfast drink to boost plant growth in April

Our gardens could probably use a bit of TLC this spring to spruce them up in time for summer. Luckily, there's an easy way to give your plants a boost that's likely lying in your fridge

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2 w. ago Monty Don issues urgent tulip warning to gardeners before May to stop them from dying

If you're growing tulips in your garden this spring, then Monty Don advises you make sure to do this one important step - otherwise you risk them dying before they can bloom

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