13 h. ago Tomatoes grow better and taste sweeter if planted next to one flower

Gardening expert Ellen Mary explains why you should plant marigolds near your tomatoes

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3 d. ago Tomatoes will grow bigger and juicier if 5 plants are kept away from your patch

Carefully considered companion planting is an essential exercise for a thriving garden — one that could reward gardeners with an abundant harvest of juicy and flavourful tomatoes

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8 d. ago Gardeners told to plant climbing flower transforming ugly fences with big blooms

Gardeners are all opting for this game-changing plant that requires minimal effort yet will help transform any dull-looking fence with its impressive colourful blooms

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1 week ago Gardeners told to use homemade weed fertiliser to grow 'bigger and juicier' tomatoes

Weeds can be a nightmare for gardeners, but one expert has revealed how you can turn them into a natural fertiliser that will help your tomato plants to grow healthy and produce larger fruits

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2 w. ago Highly fragrant jasmine climbing plant worth £60 gets slashed to half price in time for summer flowering

If you're on the lookout for a climbing flower plant that won't just elevate the appearance of your garden, but its scent too, this climbing jasmine is just the ticket - and right now it's on sale

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2 w. ago Tomato plants grow 'best ever fruit' with homemade fertiliser 'like liquid gold'

Tomato plants need a lot of nutrients to grow healthily and produce fruit compared to other crops - and it turns out that the main ingredient to make the best fertiliser is hiding in your garden

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2 w. ago Tomato plants produce bigger fruit when fed one kitchen scrap, expert claims

Tomatoes need more nutrients to produce fruit compared to other crops and one expert has shared a simple and affordable tip to help tomato plants grow bigger and stronger

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2 w. ago Monty Don shares 'simple' tip to make tomatoes 'tastier and bigger' in just 2 minutes

June is the month to plant tomatoes outside, but if you want them to grow bigger and tastier, Monty Don has a simple tip for you - and it will only take you two minutes.

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2 w. ago Time running out to see magnificent plant in flower in Galloway

The bloom at Logan Botanic Garden has flowered to an incredible 12 foot tall - but isn't expected to last for long.

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3 w. ago Tomatoes and strawberries will grow bigger with kitchen item that's usually thrown out

The everyday kitchen item could make your summer fruits grow bigger and juicer - and offers a more environmentally friendly alternative to chemical-store-bought fertilisers

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3 w. ago Fukushima soil headed to Japan PM’s flower beds to allay nuclear safety fears

The government has suggested the material, which it describes as low risk, could also be used in roads and infrastructure in other parts of Japan.Slightly radioactive soil from near the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant will be transported to Tokyo and used in flower beds in the prime minister’s garden, in an attempt to prove to a skeptical public that the material is safe.The decision comes 14 years after the plant suffered a triple meltdown in the world’s worst nuclear accident since Chornobyl. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Tomatoes and strawberries grow 'bigger and juicier fruit' with one kitchen item

Tomatoes and strawberries are fruits that evoke thoughts of summer sun - and you can maximise any potential harvest by making sure to properly fertilise them

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3 w. ago Gardening expert issues warning about plants that should NEVER be seen in your garden

Never mind the celebrities in their floral frocks and shirts, it was the plants that were the stars at last week's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, including the King's Rose, pictured with the King.

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4 w. ago Experts reveal the huge gardening mistake that is stopping your orchids from flowering

Many British gardeners enjoy keeping orchids in their homes. However, according to gardening experts, there is a mistake many people make which means the plants may never flower.

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4 w. ago Tomatoes will grow 'anywhere' in garden with Alan Titchmarsh's technique

Tomato season is currently in full swing, and to get the best growth from your at-home plants there's a quick trick that Alan Titchmarsh has recommended.

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