5 h. ago Gardeners urged to drill holes in fences before summer is over

Hedgehog numbers are significantly down in the UK in recent years, but gardeners should be doing everything they can to attract the spiky echidnas into their gardens this summer

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7 h. ago Gardeners urged to leave two fruits on lawns and bird tables in July

According to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), gardeners should leave out a variety of different foods for different birds at different times of year

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11 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep hold of one kitchen scrap and sprinkle over plants

Before scraping that pile of potato peel into the bin, anyone with a garden has been urged to bag them up and sprinkle the food waste on the soil of their plants

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13 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant 5 flowers to keep butterflies returning all summer

Gardening experts are urging households to plant these five plants to keep butterflies around during the summer time, and it only takes a couple of minutes from your day.

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14 h. ago Gardeners urged to act now to get rid of destructive pest living under soil

Watch out for this highly destructive garden pest which likes to hide in plant pots and destroy your plants - luckily, experts say there are several ways to banish them

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15 h. ago Gardeners with bird baths urged to make one immediate change in July

If you want to keep your garden birds hydrated this summer, then garden-owners have been urged to make one adjustment - and it needs to be done immediately

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30 h. ago Gardeners urged to use one thing to ensure their blue hydrangeas stay blue

Blue hydrangeas can turn a shade of pink if they're not looked after properly, but there's one simple thing gardeners can do to make sure they keep their vibrant blue hue

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38 h. 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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39 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant 6 flowers that feed birds all summer long

Bird-lovers will be delighted to discover that these flowering plants will keep birds coming back to your garden as they provide them with nourishment and shelter

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61 h. ago UK households with gardens urged to take action if they see these birds

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) is urging UK households to take action for one of the most frequently seen birds in UK gardens and outdoor spaces

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61 h. ago Gardeners urged to spray one item immediately as Asian hornets spotted in UK

Asian hornets have an aggressive tendency to disrupt the ecosystem, and these flying bugs can also pack a painful sting if they come into contact with humans

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63 h. ago Brits urged to act immediately if they find one common sticky weed in flower bed

Brits are being told to act immediately after a common weed is set to overtake the garden spaces during the summer time, and you just need a towel and your bare hands.

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63 h. ago Gardeners urged to mix 3 ingredients in kitchen cupboards to spray on weeds

Getting rid of weeds seems like a never-ending task we're all presented with each year, but some simple ingredients in your kitchen cupboard could spell the solution

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3 d. ago Households urged to pour 39p drink onto gardens immediately to repel slugs

Fill up a saucer with the slimy pests' favourite drink each night and watch them leave your precious plants and vegetables alone, says expert Diarmuid Gavin

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3 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant one common flower slugs absolutely hate

There are few plants that slugs enjoy nibbling more than the hosta, but instead of dousing yours in chemical insect repellants, try Diarmuid Gavin's more natural solution

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3 d. ago Monty Don urges anyone growing tomatoes to do one thing in July

Gardeners looking forward to delicious tomato crops this summer should complete this one simple task to protect their plants from a fast-spreading and preventable disease

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4 d. ago Gardeners growing mint urged to 'avoid' doing one important thing

Mint is a popular herb that is easy to grow and can be used in a number of food and drink recipes, including salads, sauces, desserts and cocktails.

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4 d. ago Monty Don's urgent July warning as 6 plants could 'topple chaotically'

Monty Don has warned gardeners with any of these six plants in their garden to take extra care in the hotter weather, or face their flowers running out of control

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4 d. ago UK households urged to do 4 things before putting up a new garden fence

While it's tempting to rip down a rotting old fence that's been stood for decades, simply just going ahead with the task in hand could have repercussions

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to hang one household scrap to stop chaotic pest from entering

If your garden is being held ransom by meddlesome magpies then look no further than this easy expert tip which will help ward these pesky birds away from your home

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