7 d. ago Gardening expert reveals the 'weed' that could bloom into 'beautiful' plant

If left to grow, a gardener says one 'weed' could grow into a popular garden plant

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7 d. ago BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don reveals 'great trouble' at home as he's hit by issue

Gardeners' World host Monty Don has opened up about a 'great trouble' at his Herefordshire home and the changes he's been forced to make in order to combat the issue

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8 d. ago Banish dandelions in your garden and lawn quickly so they 'won't grow back'

Dandelions are a common weed that can be tricky to get rid of - but there are some effective methods of removal that don't involve using dangerous and toxic chemicals

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9 d. ago Monty Don reveals secret tribute to beloved dog Ned after heartbreaking losses

Gardeners' World host Monty Don has revealed a new tribute to his much loved dog Ned at the Chelsea Flower Show following the devastating loss of dogs Nell and Nigel

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9 d. ago Monty Don reveals heartwarming tribute to his beloved dog in Chelsea Flower Show Garden

This year the Gardener's Wold presenter has broken the mould and has designed a garden with his beloved four-legged friend Ned, creating a garden inspired by his dog's adventures.

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9 d. ago I’m obsessed with coastal wildflowers: they look so delicate but thrive in tough conditions

From the rock sea-spurrey, which appears to grow out of solid rock, to the slender centaury that lives on a landslip, these plants exist where they do for good reasonI first encountered coastal wildflowers when I was 11. I was visiting my grandmother’s friend in Devon and a lady said: “Here, dear,” and dug up a clump of Warren crocuses – a rare plant that, at the time, was only thought to grow in the seaside resort of Dawlish Warren. She gave them to me to grow in my garden at home. But of course they didn’t grow away from the sea.That was when I realised there was something special about coastal wildflowers. They fascinate me because, as well as being beautiful flowers, they often grow in tough locations. Take the rock sea-spurrey: a delicate little plant that appears to grow out of solid rock, such as a crevice in a cliff base. It can put up with being splashed with sea spray and baked by the summer sun. And yet it seems to thrive in that difficult, harsh environment. Continue rea...

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle cinnamon on their plants immediately

Cinnamon doesn't just have to be used in the kitchen, as garden experts urgegardeners to use them on their plants as a garden hack to keep their plants and flowers healthy for growth

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2 w. ago Garden experts reveal one simple spring task needed to grow spectacular Japanese maples

Japanese maple trees are known for their magnificent red foliage that can light up a garden, but they need to be looked after at the right time to grow properly - here's what you need to do

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2 w. ago Simple job you need to do in your garden to ensure a stunning Japanese maple

Japanese maple trees are a beautiful addition to any garden. If you want them to grow to their full potential and their red leaves to look their best then you need to prune them right

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3 w. ago Strawberries are 'bigger and tastier' if grown next to plant you wouldn't expect

Strawberries are a popular soft fruit to grow in the garden, with the plants producing abundant harvests of sweet, juicy berries in early summer - and there's a herb that's a perfect companion

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3 w. 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 w. ago Monty Don reveals best remedy for soil is already growing in your garden

Grass cuttings can be crucial to helping strengthen your compost - and it costs nothing to add it to the heap once you've finished with the lawn mower

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3 w. ago Gardeners told to place lemons in soil immediately this spring

When life gives you lemons, make compost. A gardening expert reveals three handy ways you can use leftover lemon peel this spring to spruce up your garden and help grow your plants

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4 w. ago Don’t rush to rip out your nettles – here’s three ways to put them to good use

A patch of the stingers is a sure sign of nutrient-rich soil – plus they’re nutritious for you, your plants and insect-eating birdsNettles are rarely considered a welcome sight to gardeners. With their capacity for rampant growth – they spread by rhizome (underground) as well as seed – and the tiny hairs on their stems and leaves that sting any passing bare skin, they are usually uprooted from outside spaces where people are present. Nonetheless, this defensive plant is a common sight throughout the UK and worthy of more than our disdain, given that it boasts a wealth of beneficial properties and that its presence is a sure sign there’s plenty of nitrogen – an essential nutrient for plant growth – present in your garden’s soil.Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) are wholly edible, although the most commonly eaten part is the leaf. Spring is the best time to forage and consume nettle leaves as the fresh growth is the most tender and delicious, as well as richly nutritious. Not to b...

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