3 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant eight flowers in April for critical reason

April is known as the crossroads between cold winter-like weather and the warmth of spring - and these eight flowers are a must in gardens if you want to encourage bees.

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6 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant specific flowers to confuse pests and keep them away

If you want to protect your plants from pests this spring then experts recommend planting a particular type of flower in order to confuse insects and lure away flies

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7 d. ago Gardeners urged to plant these flowers now and they'll bloom every year

Flowers bring light to any outdoor space. As we welcome the first week of spring, many gardeners may be wondering which flowers are best for this season, so we've gathered a list.

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8 d. ago Blossom trees UK: 'Blossom Break' trend backed by National Trust

Step outside this spring and enjoy the calming power of blossom 🌸

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9 d. ago Warning issued to dog owners who have any of these seven spring flowers in their garden

There are certain flowers and plants that can be toxic to your pets

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1 week 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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1 week ago Warning to gardeners to avoid common mistake with popular flowers this spring

The days are getting longer and the weather is feeling balmier, but don't rush to plant dahlia tubers outside - acting too soon could do more harm than good

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago 4 common flowers that could be deadly to your pets as spring rolls in

As the weather is getting warmer, pet owners should be aware of the common spring flowers that are toxic to dogs and cats - with daffodils, tulips, and lilies among the plants to avoid

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2 w. ago The hidden Greater Manchester garden with beautiful flowers you need to visit this spring

Enjoy a stroll around this gorgeous garden which bursts into life in the spring

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2 w. ago Monty Don warns of one gardening job you 'must avoid' in March

The gardening expert has warned against carrying out a certain activity this month

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3 w. ago Warning to anyone using vodka to prolong life of flowers this spring

If you've been feeding your plants vodka in a bid to help them grow healthier, gardening experts reveal that it may not be having the desired effect

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4 w. ago The hidden Greater Manchester park with spring flowers, secret trails and a zip wire

It's one of the oldest municipal parks in the city and it's perfect for a springtime stroll

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last month UK weather latest: Warm sunshine set to make parts of Britain feel positively balmy

As spring flowers provide welcome cheer and the first tree blossom is now starting to appear, forecasters are predicting widespread fine conditions across England and Wales in the coming days.

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last month Monty Don explains why gardeners should not cut the grass too short when mowing the lawn this spring

BBC presenter and gardening guru Monty Don has warned against making a common lawn mowing mistake this spring.

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last month Monty Don warns gardeners which major mistake to avoid when mowing the lawn this spring

BBC presenter and gardening guru Monty Don has warned against making a common lawn mowing mistake this spring.

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