20 h. ago Gardening warning for any Brits adding plants to their balcony this spring

If you're looking to spruce up your balcony with some plants then make sure you take note of one crucial factor - otherwise you risk wasting your time and money

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23 h. ago Gardeners urged to spray garlic all over their plants this spring

It is a simple and cost-effective way to keep unwanted garden pests at bay

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53 h. ago Monty Don's urgent warning to anyone feeding their garden plants this spring

If you're trying to grow your plants in time for the summer, you should be careful how you're feeding them. An expert warns that the wrong amount of food can be harmful

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3 d. ago 7 important jobs gardeners urged to do now for spring success

Get stuck into your garden and give your pot plants some attention as spring officially gets underway, bringing brighter days and beautiful blooms back again

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3 d. ago Inject some zing into your weary garden with electrifying euphorbias

In the doldrums of winter-spring these stunning flowering plants are a happy beacon of hope and promiseI’m fortunate enough to work from a posh outhouse in the back garden. Known as The Hut, it could grandly be called A Studio, but is, in reality, a large shed with better-than-average insulation, some bookshelves and a fan heater. I get to have a potter in the garden as part of the “commute”, but recent weather has meant my current options to get to work are: gingerly cross the patchy lawn (which I intend to reseed next week, before we go away, so it can germinate in peace) or take the less-direct gravel path. The latter would be the sensible option, except that my euphorbia is absolutely rocketing away, and offers a sort of thigh-high wash of its own.You’d probably recognise euphorbias even if you didn’t know what they were; in the final, bright days of winter they are a happy, often-neon beacon of hope and promise. My Euphorbia characias subsp. w...

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5 d. ago Monty Don's urgent weeding warning to gardeners and exact time to act

The warm months and brighter days have arrived. Although it's a task that should technically be done every season, the months of March and April are key to ensuring the grass grows back healthily.

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5 d. ago 'Really beautiful' blue blossom shrub leaves shoppers 'thrilled' as it brightens up gardens

The plant goes stunning flowers during the spring months.

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5 d. ago Homeowners warned of plant that grows 'most in spring' which could cause 'serious damage' to your property

You could end up paying around £2,500 to tackle the problem

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6 d. ago Consider planting an extra row for the hungry in your garden this spring

If you’re going to plant fruits, vegetables or herbs this spring, why not grow some extra for your local soup kitchen or pantry

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8 d. ago Monty Don's urgent warning to anyone with slugs in their garden

Slugs and snails are not picky with the plants they tackle, but Monty Don has urged people not to use certain methods to banish them from gardens

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9 d. ago Monty Don's urgent warning to anyone planting seeds in their garden this spring

If you're planning to grow plants in your garden this spring, then be warned to watch out for this harmful material that may be hidden in your gardening supplies

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1 week ago Gardeners urged to look for three concerning signs roses are dying in March

If you have roses in your garden then experts warn there are three major signs you should look out for this spring that indicate your plant is at risk of dying

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1 week ago Monty Don shares easiest way to keep your grass free from moss

Before you start planting this spring, the gardening guru says there are few jobs you need to do to get your lawn looking its best

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2 w. ago Vital warning issued to anyone planting trees this March from gardening expert

An important job in early spring is planting trees - either in pots or in a spot in your garden - but don't skip over some key steps to ensure these saplings thrive in their new home

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2 w. ago You should do this one thing to 5 garden plants to get lush new growth this spring

As the days start to get longer, there are more opportunities for gardeners to get outside and get on with some essential jobs to make sure your garden is perfect come summer time

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2 w. ago Gardeners warned to act now as slugs take aim at blossoming spring plants

With spring on the horizon, gardeners need to watch out for slugs munching on their plants. Here are some top expert tips to stop them from destroying your garden

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3 w. ago Garden centre workshops helping residents in West Lothian plant a seed in spring celebration

Thousands of specially developed free packets will be handed out

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3 w. ago Gardeners told to 'get pruning' 5 plants this month for a blooming spring

March is the month some plants thrive from a prune

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3 w. ago Monty Don's urgent pruning warning to anyone with specific garden plants

As the first signs of spring begin to show, attention turns to neglected outdoor spaces - and Monty Don urges people to complete this task now

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3 w. ago Monty Don's urgent warning to people mowing lawns after March

Gardening expert Monty Don says mid-March is the best time to start mowing the lawn after winter, but people shouldn't overdo it for an important reason

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