20 h. ago Gardeners told to prunes these plants this week to get flowering boost in August

Pruning is done throughout the year to help the garden thrive and promote new growth. When to prune depends on what needs pruning, but August is a month when gardeners can prune plants such as lavender and roses

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42 h. ago Households urged to grow herb on kitchen window sill that's 'great for beginners'

Gardening experts and beginners alike have been told to start their journeys with this one plant - it's affordable, and it's a must-have ingredient in the kitchen

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44 h. ago UK households told to place plants in two places to create maximum shade

Brits are now being told to put their plants in these specific two areas of their homes to create and maximise a shading area to combat the hot summer temperatures

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59 h. ago Brits told not to do one thing in garden this weekend as heatwave continues

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the southern half of England, with temperatures once again set to soar - but people could do serious damage to their lawns

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2 d. ago Gardeners told to keep broken egg shells and sprinkle over plants

This egg-cellent tip will keep your plants growing full and healthy - experts recommend saving your egg shells and using them to make a simple easy-to-use fertiliser

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3 d. ago Arne Slot and wife's heartbreaking message to Diogo Jota at Liverpool tribute

Liverpool star Diogo Jota tragically died aged 28 alongside his brother last week following a car crash and fans have been laying flowers outside Anfield, where Arne Slot visited on Tuesday

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3 d. ago UK gardeners growing lilies urged to 'watch out' for one common problem in July

Anyone who has lilies in their garden is being told to keep an eye out

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4 d. ago UK households told to keep windows and doors shut as bug invades nation

The UK is set to be hit by an influx of flying ants this month in a phenomenon which is good for nature but potentially annoying for households

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5 d. ago UK gardeners told to pour washing up liquid on lawns to tackle common problem in summer

The method might sound odd, but it can help fix an issue many UK gardeners face

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6 d. ago Gardeners told mowing lawn before specific date is 'banned' and could harm environment

Every year gardeners are warned about the perils of cutting the lawn too early, with experts saying people should hold off mowing until a certain date in the summer

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to place bucket of water in garden in July and August

Gardeners are being told to leave a bucket of muddy water in their gardens now

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8 d. ago UK gardeners told to put bucket of muddy water in gardens right now

It can help to give your garden a 'boost'

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8 d. ago Households told to sprinkle £1.10 item around red flag plants immediately

A seasoning you probably have in your kitchen already is said to be a perfect remedy to plants who attract endless pests, especially during the summer months

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1 week ago Gardeners told to hang their old CDs in the garden this month

Gardeners are being told to hang up old CDs in their gardens to stop birds from pinching their strawberries - and you can use DVDs too

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1 week ago Households told to do one thing before cutting tree down in your own garden

If a tree is causing you problems in your garden you need to be careful to check this one detail first - otherwise you can risk causing problems with your neighbours

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2 w. ago UK households told 'do not' bin old CDs and hang them in your garden instead

It turns out there is a strange but simple way to make use of your old CDs whilst tackling a common gardening problem

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2 w. ago UK households told to 'take action' if you spot blackbirds in your garden

There are small changes you can make to help protect the beloved garden birds

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2 w. ago As Ice infiltrates LA, neighborhoods fall quiet: ‘We can’t even go out for a walk’

Raids have brought life to a standstill for some immigrant residents while others pick up pieces after arrests of familyIt has been eerily easy to find street parking in Los Angeles’s fashion district this week. In the nearby flower district, longtime vendors have locked up stalls. And in East LA, popular taquerías have temporarily closed.Neighborhoods across LA and southern California have gone quiet since the Trump administration ramped up immigration raids in the region two weeks ago. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago UK households told to make urgent watering change to gardens this week

While the hot weather is great for those who want to sit outside and enjoy it - it's not as great for outdoor plants, and gardeners should change this one gardening habit during the heatwave

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3 w. ago Gardeners told to carry out important task on 3 plants to 'guarantee summer

Pruning plants in June can seem like a daunting task, but it's crucial to ensure your garden thrives throughout the summer months. Here are three plants you should prune now

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