2 h. ago Gardeners urged to keep boiled water for plants after cooking one common food

Ensuring that our outdoor spaces look their best can be quite a task, and in some cases, expensive. Gardening experts have shared some household items that can be turned into organic fertilisers for plants.

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4 h. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle coffee grounds immediately on plants for growth

As warmer temperatures approach and the days grow longer, taking care of our outdoor spaces becomes an important task to ensure our plants thrive in the months ahead

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5 h. ago Gardening expert shares one plant that stops weeds in their tracks

Weeds can be a persistent and frustrating problem in gardens, but one gardening expert has shared a simple and effective way to keep them at bay all year round

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7 h. ago Urgent warning to anyone throwing away a banana peel to 'do this instead'

Gardening experts have issued stellar advice to garden owners not to toss away their banana peel as it can provide a massive boost to plants as they enter into spring

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8 h. ago Gardeners urged to collect pet hair and sprinkle onto flower beds

Gardening experts recommend putting away the hoover and collecting your pet's fur to use as an unexpectedly delicious and nutritious plant food instead

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24 h. ago Popular Perth pub urged to get planning permission for beer garden which has been operating for 20 years

The planning issue came to light at a recent meeting of Perth and Kinross Licensing Board

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47 h. ago Gardeners with fruit trees urged to do last chance job for 'lovely crop'

Fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum and cherry produce fruit in the summer months and are perfect for making pies and crumbles. But they require careful care in the winter

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48 h. ago Households urged to hang bar of soap in a sock in their garden

The little-known method is crucial to help wildlife this winter

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2 d. ago Gardeners urged to scatter orange peel in garden before the end of this week

Cats are beloved by many pet people, but they're not always welcome in gardens, especially when young saplings are trying to grow, but gardeners have a simple trick to keep them out

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3 d. ago Gardeners told to sprinkle coffee in gardens to banish unwanted invaders 

Garden experts say you should put the coffee granules on bird table or bird feeder

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5 d. ago Homeowners urged to avoid doing one thing to their lawns in February

The gardening experts at Boston Seeds have shared that February is the best time to carry out a few simple lawn tasks in order to ensure that your lawn is thick and green all year round

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6 d. ago Urgent warning issued to anyone who has rhubarb in their garden

Forcing rhubarb is a simple and effective way to get your hands on the tangy, sweet fruit earlier in the year - here's how to do it safely according to an expert

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6 d. ago Everyone with a birdbath in their garden is urged to put one unexpected thing in it

A gardening expert has revealed the one unexpected thing you should put in your birdbath to make your garden look as good as it possibly can

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to keep cardboard and put it over their flowerbeds

As spring rolls around garden-owners can recycle their cardboard using this handy hack that stops weeds from growing over their flowerbeds

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to pour ketchup on their gardens in February

With the return to the garden comes the return of the dreaded cleaning and maintenance - which is where the ketchup comes in. An expert has explained how the condiment can help

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7 d. ago RSPB's urgent bird feeder warning over fears they are killing off popular bird

RSPB has warned against the spread of disease within bird populations, highlighting the importance of birds being well fed and using the right feeders and methods to prevent the numbers declining even further.

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8 d. ago Urgent warning to anyone with pigeons in their gardens in February

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has urged Brits to complete one simple task this month - to prevent pigeons from feasting on their vulnerable plants and seeds

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