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Why Monty Don advises waiting to plant daffodil bulbs in the ground
Plants The TV gardener says our drought-ravaged gardens are not yet ready for that cheerful symbol of springtime, the daffodil
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Scientists issue stark warning about the threat to US native trees
Plants Scientists warn that mighty redwoods and pine trees could disappear for ever due to climate change, disease and invasive insects
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Get a first look at the winning gardens in the Society of Garden Designers Awards 2022
Gardens Be inspired by the very best gardens of 2022, from international commercial spaces to small residential gardens
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Why you shouldn’t make this big mistake when mulching around trees
Plants Experts agree that mulch will do wonders for your garden, but there are certain things you should always avoid
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Experts reveal the easiest thing you can do in fall to save money in the garden
Plants If you want to make the most of the beautiful flowers and bountiful fruit and veg in your backyard, take a little time to gather their seeds in fall
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Could vodka be the key to a weed-free lawn? An expert explains why
How To The latest organic hack to get rid of weeds in a lawn is vodka – without the tonic
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Why the prickly pyracantha should be in everyone’s garden this fall
Plants This evergreen perennial provides food and shelter for birds and can deter unwelcome intruders too, so add it to your planting list this fall
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What is a false autumn, and are we really suffering from one?
Gardens Experts are agreeing that leaves turning brown and falling off trees, fruits ripening quickly and blooms beginning to fade fast are all signs that autumn has arrived earlier than ever this year
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Experts reveal the houseplant we’re going to fall in love with this fall
Colorful, easy to care for and happy on its own or in a group, the anthurium is set to be the houseplant of the season
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
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Why the hügelkultur trend is gaining fans and could transform backyard vegetable growing
Grow Your Own Homegrown veggies could soon be raised on a mound of earth, if new interest in the old-fashioned hügelkultur method of gardening catches on
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Avoid this common mistake when watering your peace lily
Plants Experts advise that water straight from the tap can be bad for these elegant and air-purifying house plants
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The experts reveal a wide range of vegetables suitable for balcony growing
Grow Your Own Don’t limit your balcony gardening to a few pots of herbs – you can raise root veggies, fruit trees, and exotic peppers and chilies, too
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Should you ditch your grass for drought-tolerant clover? The experts discuss
Landscaping This alternative to the traditional lawn might be more suitable to grow as we face further heatwaves
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Why the crevice garden trend is taking off this hot, dry summer
Gardens The crevice garden trend is the latest look for your yard and it's easy to achieve, even when the temperature soars and there’s no rain forecast
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Experts reveal how you can help bees and butterflies survive a drought
Gardens Lack of rainfall is causing harm to pollinating insects, but your garden could be turned into a life-saving service station to help them survive, say these experts
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Can you still fill your hot tub under a hosepipe ban? Experts discuss the rules
Outdoor Living Using a hosepipe for paddling pools and water features may be outlawed for now, but hot tubs could escape stringent rules on saving water
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Garden furniture deals: the Bank Holiday sales you won't want to miss
Furniture Transform your outside space for less with these fantastic end-of-season garden furniture deals, plus, all the best outdoor furniture sales you can shop this month
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This expert hack could keep ants off your plants – if all else has failed
How To Baking soda could be the way to stop ants invading your outdoor space, according to one gardening expert
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This is how to keep your plants watered during a hosepipe ban, according to an expert
Plants Hosepipe bans and water shortages mean we’re having to get inventive about the water we use in our gardens
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'Take extra care with your compost heap in a heatwave to prevent fires,' warn experts
Gardens Fires starting in compost heaps and bins are under investigation as the cause of a number of wildfires erupting, so stay vigilant and take safety steps
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This expert tip will help your hanging baskets survive even the hottest day
Plants Here’s the latest care advice for keeping your hanging baskets happy and healthy this summer
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Growing vegetables at home is more popular than ever in the US – here's why
Grow Your Own Growing vegetables has turned into a worthwhile hobby for millions of Americans, according to new research
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Expert offers a simple recycling tip to save water in the garden this summer
Plants As the threat of water shortages increases, experts suggest recycling greywater from indoors to keep your plants healthy and hydrated
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RHS warns of long-term damage to traditional garden favorites following recent heatwave
Plants Following recent record-breaking temperatures, experts have issued a warning about the long-term impact on some of our favorite garden plants
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Gardening expert says putting crocks in pots might 'do more harm than good'
Plants Do you always place a careful layer of crocks in the bottom of a pot? You could be doing the wrong thing for your plants, gardening experts suggest
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This simple trick will give you a better harvest, says organic gardening expert
Grow Your Own Why the simple act of thinning out plants will help you grow a bumper crop of fruit and vegetables this summer
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Garden expert reveals a secret for improving the health of your hydrangeas
Plants Forget fancy foliar feeds, the simplest way to improve the health of your hydrangeas this summer is the humble earthworm, says a gardening expert
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Why calls for disposable BBQs to be banned are on the up following the recent heatwave
Outdoor Living With disposable single-use barbecues under fire for being dangerous and unkind to the environment, travelling models are proving popular as a safer alternative