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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Mock orange varieties: 15 stunning types of philadelphus
Plants Choose from our round-up of the best mock orange varieties for gorgeous heady scent and showy white blooms
By Graham Rice Published
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Garden experts reveal a simple watering tip for your summer containers
Plants As temperatures hot up, how much water do your containers really need? Experts give their opinions on the perfect container watering recipe
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Experts reveal the vibrant plant that's making a comeback this summer
Plants It’s the shade of the season, helping put the fuchsia plant back in fashion, but modern varieties of this fascinating perennial come in more shades than hot pink
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Why is my morning glory not blooming? 5 problems and solutions to try
Plants Morning glory not blooming? Our advice will help you to remedy this common problem and kick-start your vines into producing beautiful blooms
By Sally Jenner Published
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Watering plants: top tips on what to do, when to do it, and which tools to use
How To This guide on watering plants will help you keep your garden plants (and those in the house) looking their best all year
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Organic garden expert reveals the simple kitchen ingredient you should be using in your plot
Plants Salt can be used in the garden in many practical and mind-boggling ways, from plant care to weed control
By Jayne Dowle Published
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When is the best time to water plants? Expert tips on the perfect time to water your garden
Plants Find out when is the best time to water plants and nurture them through summer heatwaves
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Best fast-growing climbing plants: 10 vines to cover vertical spaces quickly
Plants Our favorite fast-growing climbing plants will fly up their supports to quickly cover unsightly boundaries, adding privacy and interest with foliage and flowers
By Graham Rice Published
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Jungle plants: 16 options for lush and leafy borders
Plants Add the best jungle plants to your plot for an exciting mix of foliage, flowers and exotic colors in your garden
By Beth Murton Published
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How to protect plants from heat: 7 clever ways to beat the hot weather
How To These methods for how to protect plants from heat will ensure hot weather won't take its toll on garden plants
By Sally Jenner Published
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Invasive plants: 10 non-native plants to watch out for in your garden
Plants Invasive plants often spread quickly and can crowd out native plants, so find out about the worst offenders and how to get rid of them
By Graham Rice Published
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Types of lavender: 15 stunning varieties to grow in your garden
Plants These types of lavender will add charm to cottage gardens, pots and patios, borders and bee-friendly plantings
By Graham Rice Published
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Why are my dahlias not blooming? 6 potential problems and how to fix them
Plants Worried about your dahlias not blooming? Our advice will help you get those show-stopping flowers back
By Holly Crossley Published
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Clematis varieties: 18 beautiful climbers to add to your backyard
Plants Our favorite clematis varieties will elevate any garden wall or trellis with their fabulous flowers
By Holly Crossley Published
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Bee balm care and growing guide: top tips for Monarda
Plants Be successful when growing bee balm by following our expert planting and care advice for this hardy perennial
By Graham Rice Published
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Could this banana peel hack make your roses bloom bigger and better?
Plants Gardening experts debate whether adding banana peel to the soil will help your roses thrive
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Maidenhair fern plant care: learn how to grow this tricky indoor plant
Plants A maidenhair fern is far from being the easiest indoor plant to grow, but here's how you can keep yours looking lush and lovely all year round
By Zia Allaway Published
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Foxglove varieties: 16 stunning options for summer borders
Plants Enchanting and architectural, these foxglove varieties are a wonderful addition to the summer garden
By Teresa Conway Published
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Why are my peonies not blooming? 5 problems and solutions to try
Plants Peonies not blooming? Our advice will help you fix this common problem and enjoy these fabulous flowers again
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to prune cilantro to promote growth: tips to enjoy this tasty herb for longer
Grow Your Own Learning how to prune cilantro is easy and will reward you with neater plants and an extended harvest time
By Holly Crossley Published
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Bearded iris care and growing guide: how to grow these vibrant flowers
Plants We've got everything you need to know about bearded iris care for growing them successfully in your garden
By Graham Rice Published
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The perfect patriotic plants for celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Plants From specially created roses to bright and cheery garden annuals, there’s lots of ways to mark this momentous Royal event
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Yucca plant care: top growing tips for these easy indoor plants
Plants If you're looking for a plant that's hard to kill, yuccas are the perfect choice. Keep them looking fabulous all year round with these expert care tips
By Zia Allaway Published
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Rose pests and diseases: 5 common problems and solutions for these plants
Plants Get your best blooms yet with our advice on rose pests and diseases
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why is my hydrangea not blooming? 5 potential problems and solutions
Plants Is your hydrangea not blooming? Try these tips for getting these shrubs to flower again
By Holly Crossley Published
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Best slug-repellent plants: 14 slug-proof planting choices for flower beds
Plants Growing slug-repellent plants in your plot will help stop these pests munching their way through your flower beds and borders
By Holly Crossley Published
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Experts reveal the one plant you should grow to attract butterflies to your garden
Plants A contender for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2022, buddleja is the ideal choice for an eco-friendly butterfly garden
By Jayne Dowle Published
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The Queen’s must-have plants for every Royal garden revealed
Plants Add a regal touch to your own garden with the most popular plants from Her Majesty The Queen’s private gardens
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Quack grass: what it is and how to remove it from your garden
How To Quack grass, also known as couch grass, can be a real pain for gardeners – our tips will help you tackle it
By Holly Crossley Published