2 h. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to focus on one plant struggling to flower in July

The UK's recent soaring temperatures have put a strain on many popular garden plants used to milder climes - fortunately Monty Don offers a fool-proof tip to keep this one plant flowering

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2 h. ago Brits urged to take house plants into the garden and do one simple thing

As July temperatures continue to swelter across the UK, experts have recommended one key way to keep your house plants healthy.

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27 h. ago UK households with ponds urged to complete one task immediately

Households are being urged to immediately remove algae and pondweed from their back gardens during the month of July by using this one natural and effective method

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28 h. ago Gardeners urged to write with UV pen on flowers or risk '£300 gamble'

The average gardener admits to paying as much as £300 for a single plant, and more than two-thirds of gardeners have been victims of plant theft, according to new research from Allianz UK.

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28 h. ago Gardeners urged to put one material on flowerbeds in July to stop plants dying

If you're worried about your precious plants drying out under the high heat follow this one easy expert tip which requires just one natural material that keeps soil cool

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46 h. ago Joey Chestnut to make Coney Island’s summer as hotdog champion returns

The leviathan of competitive eating returns for Nathan’s Fourth of July hotdog eating contest after year’s ban for promoting rival plant-based wienersA rerun of Jaws will be the blockbuster attraction in Coney Island this Fourth of July holiday, but not the classic Steven Spielberg movie enjoying a new lease of life on the 50th anniversary of its release.The jaws here belong to Joey Chestnut, the undisputed all-time champion of hotdog consumption, and a leviathan in the world of competitive eating that has grown as a sporting spectacle to the point where it is a regular fixture on ESPN. Continue reading...

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63 h. ago Gardeners urged to leave bowl of dog food in garden this July and August

Hedgehogs are a vital part of British wildlife but their numbers are also seriously under threat thanks to a mixture of habitat loss, climate change and the way gardens are now set up

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63 h. ago Gardeners urged to hang old and unwanted CD's in the garden in July

If you've a stack of old ones lurking in a cupboard, they could be put to good use outdoors this month.

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67 h. ago UK gardeners urged to do these five key gardening jobs in July

An expert has revealed the gardening jobs you should do to maintain your outdoor space this month

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67 h. 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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3 d. ago Gardeners urged to put bucket of water in their garden right now

Gardeners are being urged to leave a bucket of muddy water in their garden during both July and August to attract frogs - here's everything you need to know

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3 d. ago PHOTO ESSAY: Tohono O'odham families carry on sacred saguaro fruit harvest in Arizona borderlands

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its thorn-covered small fruit ripens.

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3 d. ago In Arizona borderlands, a sacred saguaro harvest marks the Tohono O'odham's new year

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens

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3 d. ago Gardening expert urges immediate action if plants show 'sneaky' soil sign

It is a sign some gardeners could mistake as a positive one - but garden centre manager Hayden Salt says it is anything but

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4 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant 3 bulbs now to ensure blooms into autumn

If you're looking to fill your garden with fresh autumn flowers then don't hesitate to get started planting these gorgeous flower bulbs which will bloom after summer

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4 d. ago UK households urged to cover soil in one item already in your garden

As the temperature heats up across the UK, an expert has recommended taking this one easy step to help protect your soil and garden plants from the sun's relentless rays

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4 d. 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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4 d. 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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5 d. 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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5 d. 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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