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What to plant in July: 10 beautiful flowers to sow and grow this month
Plants Our guide on what to plant in July will help you grow gorgeous blooms this season
By Holly Crossley •
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Watering plants while away on vacation: how to keep the garden watered
Plants Worried about watering plants while away on vacation? Our guide will prevent garden plants and houseplants from drying out while you're away from home
By Ruth Hayes •
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How to design a potager garden for vegetables and flowers
How to Our expert tips on how to design a potager garden will help you create a plot that’s filled with blooms, attractive edibles, is great for pollinators and easy to maintain
By Janey Goulding •
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How to grow dahlias: follow our advice for dazzling floral displays in your garden
Plants These tips on how to grow dahlias will help you bring bold and beautiful colors to your summer borders and flowerbeds
By Teresa Conway •
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By Garry Coward-Williams •
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How to grow tomatoes: elevate your summer salads with these tips for tomato growing
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow tomatoes indoors, in a greenhouse, or in the ground and enjoy a bumper crop that tastes delicious
By Laura Crombie •
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How to get rid of weeds and stop them from spreading: remove these pesky plants from your garden borders
How To Want to know how to get rid of weeds and stop them from spreading? We've got the tips you need, from saltwater methods to vinegar and more
By Holly Crossley •
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How to take cuttings from plants: follow our expert advice
How To Discover how to take cuttings and get more plants for free. Here's everything you need to know for softwood, hardwood, and semi-ripe varieties
By Sarah Giles •
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How to grow acers: follow our tips and add year-round interest to your garden
Plants Discover how to grow acers – also known as Japanese maples – and introduce flamboyant foliage to your patio or border
By Teresa Conway •
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How to grow roses: expert advice on caring for these beautiful blooms
Plants Learn how to grow roses with our top tips and you can tumble them from an arch, frame a doorway or display them in a patio pot for stunning summer displays
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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How to clean decking: follow our step-by-step advice to get your space looking spick and span
How To Discover how to clean decking with our simple guide – we've got all the tips you need to get yours looking its best for summer
By Alison Jones •
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How to prune roses: keep your rose plants in tip-top condition for the most beautiful blooms
How To Our tips on how to prune roses will let you enjoy healthier plants year after year – from patio and shrub varieties to rambling kinds and more
By Holly Crossley •
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How to prune forsythia: do it the right way and it will make a real difference
How To Find out how to prune forsythia and you can transform it in to something altogether more stylish and shapely
By Sarah Wilson •
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Spring lawn care tips: how to revive your grass and get it looking tip-top this year
How To Discover our spring lawn care tips and get your lushest grass yet through raking, scarifying, mowing and feeding
By Holly Crossley •
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How to make a bug hotel: it's easy to achieve in four easy steps
How To Encourage bees and insects into your garden by learning how to make a bug hotel – it's the perfect DIY project to try
By Beth Murton •
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How to grow lilies: enjoy sensational summer scent with these stunning flowers
Plants Easier than you might think, learn how to grow lilies and you can plant these up for glorious displays in summer
By Teresa Conway •
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How to make a living wall: create vertical planting to maximise your space
How To Once you've discovered how to make a living wall, you'll add a whole new layer of interest to a garden. Here's how to create one
By Ellen Finch •
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How to move a tree: top tips for replanting trees and shrubs
How To If you want to find out how to move a tree or shrub read on for our easy guide to moving and replanting them
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow raspberries: they're easy to grow in any garden
Grow Your Own Want to know how to grow raspberries and enjoy delicious homegrown fruits every year? Here's how to do it
By Laura Crombie •
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How to grow clematis: the best climbing flowers for your fences and walls
Plants Learn how to grow clematis and boring garden boundaries will soon be a thing of the past
By Teresa Conway •
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How to grow agapanthus: add colour and structure with these picture perfect pompoms
Plants Here’s the lowdown on how to grow agapanthus in your garden this summer. These pompom blooms will add colour and structure in one stylish bundle
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to lay turf – and get a lush green lawn in your garden
How To Want to find out how to lay turf and take the easiest route to a new lawn? Follow our step-by-step guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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Small rock garden ideas: 17 ways with alpine plants, succulents, water features and more
Ideas Discover our favourite small rock garden ideas and get inspired to create a rocky haven of your own
By Holly Crossley •
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How to grow streptocarpus: add colour with these easy-to-grow Cape Primrose houseplants
Plants Find out how to grow streptocarpus and you’ll be hooked in no time. Also known as Cape Primrose plants, they're super easy to propagate, which means lots of free plants
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to make a scarecrow: follow our simple guide for a fun garden activity
How To It's fun to learn how to make a scarecrow, especially if you get the kids on board to help out. Try this crafty idea to keep the birds off your precious vegetable patch
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow sunflowers: add these blooms to your garden for a burst of summer colour
Plants When it comes to how to grow sunflowers you won't believe how easy it is. One packet of seeds is all it takes to fill the garden with stunning blooms
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to take lavender cuttings: multiply your plants for free
How To You’ll soon learn how to take lavender cuttings with our simple step-by-step guide
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow bottlebrush: give your garden an exotic touch with these low-maintenance plants
Plants Learn how to grow bottlebrush and add a dash of vibrant tropical colour to your garden
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to plant a winter container: follow our step-by-step guide for adding seasonal colour
How To We show you how to plant a winter container to give your garden an instant lift in the colder months
By Sarah Wilson •
