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David Austin launch a new rose to honour Nye Bevan, founder of the NHS
Plants A planting ceremony at Bedwellty House celebrates the launch of Nye Bevan rose
By Anna Cottrell •
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The palm tree trend is huge in UK gardens this summer – a gardening expert gives top tips for helping them thrive
Plants The tropical garden plant is in high demand this staycation summer – but can it really successfully grow in a cold, rainy climate? An expert gardener answers your questions
By Anna Cottrell •
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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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Monty Don shares his secret for getting more roses this summer
Plants TV gardening expert Monty Don reveals the one thing you need to do for your best-ever display of rose blooms
By Sarah Warwick •
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Monty Don reveals the care box hedges need now
Plants Look after box hedges and topiary with expert gardener Monty Don’s top tips
By Sarah Warwick •
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Carol Klein reveals her favorite dahlias – we can't wait to start growing them
Plants We spoke to gardener and presenter Carol Klein ahead of her brand new show – here are her favorite dahlia varieties
By Anna Cottrell •
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The surprising reason your nasturtium is not flowering, according to Monty Don
Plants These beautiful blooms are quite different to many other plants in terms of the soil they need
By Millie Hurst •
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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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Maximize next year's spring blooms by following Monty Don’s shrub pruning advice now
Plants Boost the blooms from your shrubs next spring by tackling this Monty Don-recommended garden job
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best tropical plants: 10 top picks to give your plot an exotic look
Plants The best tropical plants for your garden will make a splash with bold colors and dramatic foliage
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Best self-watering systems: 6 ways to keep your plants thriving hands free
Gardens We've gathered the best self-watering systems and planters to help you keep your plants thriving while you're away from home
By Ginevra Benedetti •
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Monty Don's wisteria pruning tips – what you need to do right now
Plants Follow Monty Don’s expert pruning tips to ensure your wisteria will keep flowering beautifully
By Sarah Warwick •
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RHS launch the Duke of Edinburgh rose in honour of Prince Philip
Plants The Queen was presented with the brand new rose by the Royal Horticultural Society on what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday
By Anna Cottrell •
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Gardening expert shares the best flowers to grow in the cracks in stone walls
Gardens The beautiful blooms will bring unexpected bursts of color to your garden boundaries
By Millie Hurst •
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Should you clean your houseplants? Plant experts weigh in with their views
plants Cleaning plant leaves – worth it, or yet another plant myth? Here's what seasoned indoor plant experts have to say
By Anna Cottrell •
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Californian poppies not growing? Joe Lamp'l warns against these common poppy-growing mistakes
Plants Joe Gardener explains where you're going wrong with growing these summer favorites
By Anna Cottrell •
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The one thing you must know about forget-me-nots – before they take over your garden
Plants Forget-me-nots may look innocent, but they're a fast-spreading plant. Here's what gardening experts say about growing them in your garden
By Anna Cottrell •
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The job you need to do now for brilliant blooms next year, according to Monty Don
Plants Make sure you don’t miss out on the beauty of biennials by taking Monty Don’s sowing advice
By Sarah Warwick •
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Best drought tolerant plants: 10 picks that will thrive in hot, dry weather
Plants Our pick of the best drought tolerant plants are ideal for hot summers and will ensure you can spend less time watering and more time enjoying your garden
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Don't be caught out by these wildflower picking laws this summer - or risk a £5,000 fine
Plants Gardening experts outline the dos and don'ts of picking wildflowers
By Millie Hurst •
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Garden experts share how often you should repot an orchid – so it will keep flowering for years
Plants This is how to return your orchid to its former glory, from the people who know
By Megan Slack •
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5 flower seeds to sow in June: get planting for stunning summer blooms
Plants Plant these flower seeds in June for a splash of late summer color in your beds, borders and containers
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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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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Expert reveals a simple repotting mistake we often make with our houseplants
Plants Repotting is quite an upheaval for your plants, so make sure you're doing it correctly
By Millie Hurst •
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Best fruit trees to grow in pots: our top choices for your patio containers
Plants Find out which are the best fruit trees to grow in pots and reap the rewards of pretty blossom in spring and a bumper harvest in summer and autumn
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Do banana skins work as fertilizer for your plants? These are the pros and cons of using it in your garden
Plants Should you use banana skins on your plants? We explore the benefits and drawbacks of using the popular fruit to feed your plants
By Anna Cottrell •
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Trying to grow Japanese maples in a hot climate and failing? Gardening expert says you should grow these varieties
Plants Most Japanese maples aren't suitable for growing in hot climate zones, but there are a couple of notable exceptions. Plus, garden experts reveal their favorite alternatives to acers
By Anna Cottrell •
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5 ornamental grasses to plant in containers
Plants Want to plant something different in your containers this season? Try these ornamental grasses for a striking patio display
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Does the cinnamon gardening hack work? The surprising benefits of using spices on your plants
Plants Does using cinnamon on your plants do anything? Here's the science behind the popular gardening hackashboard cacti
By Anna Cottrell •
