5 h. ago UK gardeners told to put piece of carpet in their garden during September

The National Trust has issued some advice for gardeners for the autumn to ensure they have the best flower beds in the neighbourhood come spring

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43 h. ago Pest expert reveals simple trick to keep wasps out of your garden

After an abnormally warm spring and the hottest summer on record, wasps have experienced a 'population explosion' across the country, here's how you can avoid the stinging insects.

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45 h. ago 'I'm a gardening expert and you must do four things now for stunning blooms'

Helena Jones, from Hedges Direct, has shared the four gardening jobs you need to do in September if you want a beautiful garden next year.

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64 h. ago UK households with hydrangeas in gardens told to carry out one vital task this September

Hydrangeas will withstand winter, but one easy task can help ensure plenty of vibrant blooms come spring

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69 h. ago UK households must do one thing in September to avoid major garden damage

As the weather starts to turn, it's time to start thinking about packing away your garden furniture - and there's a specific date you should be doing it

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3 d. ago Plant these 2 garden flowers in September for a colourful spring display

This month is a good time to plant to ensure your garden is in bloom next year

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4 d. ago UK households told to sprinkle coffee on their garden as September begins

Now that it is September, gardeners are being urged to sprinkle their garden with coffee to deal with the arrival of snail and slug season

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5 d. ago September warning to UK households with certain trees in their garden

As September rolls around, those with fruit trees in the garden have been warned there is one timely job they should be doing to avoid having to pay out

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5 d. ago UK residents with garden hedges braced for September rule change that carries fine and even jail time

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 makes it an offence to intentionally damage or destroy a wild bird's nest while it is being built or in use

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5 d. ago September warning to households with these trees in the garden

Failure to adhere to advice could cost hundreds of pounds to sort issues

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6 d. ago My favourite childhood outfit: ‘We couldn’t afford new kits – but we always had something Chelsea to wear’

I was 12 in this picture, and closing in on the peak of my sporting career. I’ll always look back fondly on the fun and community of growing up in a football familyMy dad made sure my two younger brothers and I were raised in a Chelsea household; the shed at the back of the garden was, we were told, where Arsenal supporters belonged. Growing up, we went to all the games at Stamford Bridge, competed in our local little league as though it were the Premier League, and followed Dad to the pub to watch Sunday matches (the cheeky chips and J2Os were at least half of the allure).I’m pretty sure I’m 12 years old in this photo and closing in on the peak of my sporting career, as I got ready to play football at a nearby park with my siblings Jevan (then nine) and Kiran (just four). Although we didn’t always have the money for the expensive new kits every season (I’m sure you can spot my mismatched camo shorts), we always had something Chelsea to wear. My dad would often dodge the high ticket...

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7 d. ago Brits told one thing they must do now to see rare birds in their garden

It's always exciting when you spot a rarer species of bird in your garden. Fortunately, an expert has revealed one simple way you can encourage more of these feathery friends to visit

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7 d. ago UK households with garden hedges face rule changes to avoid hefty fines in September

The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 makes it an offence to intentionally damage or destroy a wild bird's nest while it is being built or in use.

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1 week ago Gardeners told 'do 1 thing' now to get more lavender blooms for longer

Lavender is a popular perennial to grow in home gardens, and one expert has shared a simple hack to encourage more flowers next year.

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2 w. ago B&Q shoppers can get a garden plant named after Princess of Wales from September

September sales of Catherine's Rose come just over a year after the Princess announced her cancer diagnosis

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2 w. ago Gardeners told delay one garden task now to help robins and blackbirds

Birds in the UK are in 'big trouble' and need our help — thankfully, one easy way you can help them involves doing absolutely nothing

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2 w. ago Gardeners told 'be sure' to leave 1 thing out for robins and blackbirds as soon as possible

Experts say birds need our help in summer months, just as they do in winter months, and there is plenty you can do to help

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2 w. ago UK households told to leave sunflower seeds out in gardens this August

People are being encouraged to do their bit by helping wildlife this summer

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2 w. ago Gardeners told to leave one food item out to give robins much needed help

Gardeners are being urged to leave one type of food out to help robins in their garden this August since they do not migrate south for winter - here's what you need to do

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2 w. ago Gardeners urged to pour coffee on garden before September for key reason

Gardeners are being urged to take action before September starts and the weather turns cooler again

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