4 h. ago Gardeners 'must do' one key job in April or you'll ‘miss your chance’

A gardening expert is urging people to get to work sooner rather than later as you may miss your chance for a beautiful display

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32 h. ago Gardeners urged to place cotton balls around their garden immediately

Rodents like rats can be quite a burden when it comes to ruining our garden spaces, but there's one way to get rid of them - and all you need is a pack of cotton balls

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32 h. ago Gardeners urged to feed birds with exact mix to stop pigeons wading in

If you've noticed a horde of pesky pigeons invading your garden, follow these expert tips to keep them far away and to stop them from sniping food from other birds

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33 h. ago Gardeners issued urgent 'act now' pruning warning for hydrangeas

If you want your hydrangeas to turn out as vibrant and healthy as possible this summer, then make sure to do this one important step to stop them from becoming damaged

Events

38 h. ago Gardening expert issues warning to anyone with certain tree in their garden

Japanese maples are a popular choice for gardens, but people are being warned of making one simple mistake if they have one in their garden

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47 h. 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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48 h. ago Gardeners urged to leave out tray of water in gardens during April

Gardeners are being urged to leave out water for hedgehogs this April, as the spiky creatures will be waking from their winter slumber and desperate for something to drink

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48 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone using a pressure washer to clean decking

As households begin their spring cleaning, gardeners are advised to make this simple switch when cleaning their timber decks to avoid causing irreversible damage

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49 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to avoid 'worst thing you can do' to your lawn

Gardeners are being warned against a common practice this spring that can be detrimental to the health of lawns later on in the year.

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49 h. ago Gardeners urged to put fruit peel into soil immediately if they want hydrangeas to grow

After a long winter, your hydrangeas may need a boost to grow to their full potential - luckily an expert has provided an easy hack to giving them the nutrients they need

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3 d. 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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3 d. ago Households urged to check insurance for garden items as evenings become lighter

People splurging on expensive garden items for the spring could be leaving themselves without adequate cover, Defaqto warned.

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to make urgent checks to sheds and greenhouses in April

As we enter April, gardeners are encouraged to do these routine checks to sheds and greenhouses to avoid flooding the garden

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4 d. ago Warning to anyone with a garden pond to do this urgent task in April

Gardeners have been encouraged to do this simple task in April to ensure clear water in their garden ponds all summer long

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4 d. ago Householders urged not to ‘scrub moss off garden’ or be precious about lawn

Gardening experts were setting out their top tips ahead of the annual Chelsea Flower Show.

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5 d. ago Gardeners urged to pour vodka and 64p mix on weeds this spring

If you're having trouble banishing weeds from your garden then it might be time to whip out the vodka bottle. According to an expert, it makes a safe and effective herbicide

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6 d. ago Gardeners who have tree stumps rotting at home 'should not touch them'

Gardeners are being urged not to cut down or remove tree stumps from their gardens - because it will do more harm than good and be harmful for wildlife that may have them their home

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6 d. ago Urgent warning to anyone using 90p kitchen staple to kill off weeds in April

Weeding is every gardener's nightmare, and shop-bought weed-killers can be an expensive route to go down. But this natural remedy is proven to work

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6 d. ago Gardeners urged to grow 3 plants to stop caterpillars eating everything

Pests are often part of a garden's eco-system, but they can also wreak havoc with plants - caterpillars included. But three plants could fend them off entirely

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6 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant eight flowers in April for critical reason

April is known as the crossroads between cold winter-like weather and the warmth of spring - and these eight flowers are a must in gardens if you want to encourage bees.

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