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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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Repeat-flowering roses: 15 choices for blooms all summer long
Plants Plant these repeat-flowering roses and you can enjoy an abundance of color and fragrance in your garden
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Deadheading dahlias: what to do when your blooms fade
Plants Follow our easy guide on deadheading dahlias and keep the flowers coming right through summer and beyond
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Potentilla varieties: 15 pretty types to take your pick from
Plants Long-flowering potentilla varieties bring a lot to a small garden and you'll soon discover why they're so in demand
By Graham Rice • Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Best rabbit-repellent plants: 14 top choices for your yard
Plants Keep bunnies at bay with these rabbit-repellent plants and deter them from eating their way through your favorite blooms
By Teresa Conway • Published
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August gardening jobs: 12 easy tasks to complete this month
Gardens These August gardening jobs are the best way to keep the garden looking great in late summer
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Dracaena propagation tips: how to get more dragon plants
How To Dracaena propagation is the easy way to increase your dragon plant collection and get more houseplants for free
By Zia Allaway • Published
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What to plant in August: 14 flowers to sow or grow this month
Plants Here's what to plant in August for a garden packed with vibrant color, from sunny rudbeckias to delicate sedums
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Summer clematis care and growing guide: expert advice for these pretty climbing plants
Plants Learn how to grow clematis and boring garden boundaries will soon be a thing of the past
By Graham Rice • Published
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Pruning delphiniums: simple tips to keep your flowers blooming
How To Keep on pruning delphiniums over summer and you will reap the benefits with constant flowers to brighten up your plot
By Flora Baker • Published
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Pruning olive trees: expert tips for keeping them in top condition
Plants We explain all there is to know about pruning olive trees – whether growing them in a pot or in the ground
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Should I deadhead hydrangeas? We explain what to do when the blooms fade
Plants Our guide reveals all there is to know about deadheading hydrangeas so you can keep your shrubs looking beautiful for longer
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Calathea propagation: how to get more of your favorite houseplants
How To Follow this easy method for calathea propagation to multiply your plant collection for free
By Zia Allaway • Published
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Watering plants while away on vacation: 8 ways to keep them healthy
Plants Worried about watering plants while away on vacation? Our guide has everything you need to know to keep them in top condition
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Pruning lavender: 3 simple steps to get yours looking its best
How To Pruning lavender is surprisingly simple, yet will reward you with healthier-looking plants for longer
By Holly Crossley • Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Butterfly bush care and growing guide: expert tips on growing buddleja
Plants Grow a butterfly bush for a stunning summertime display that is easy to maintain, wildlife-friendly and pretty as a picture
By Graham Rice • Published
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Best evergreen shrubs: 10 choices for year-round interest
Plants Add the best evergreen shrubs to your yard and you can benefit from their flowers, foliage, color and structure all year long
By Graham Rice • Published
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Best perennial plants for pots: 16 beautiful varieties for stunning container displays
Plants Choose the right perennial plants for pots and you can enjoy eye-catching combinations of color, texture and scent throughout summer and beyond
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Best bee friendly plants: 12 beautiful ideas to try in your garden
Buying Guide Discover the best bee friendly plants to attract bees and other pollinators to your garden. Just a few thoughtful choices will create a wildlife haven full of colour and interest
By Melanie Griffiths • Last updated
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I'm buying houseplant lovers these Christmas gifts in the Black Friday sales. They're all under £25!
Shopping Houseplant parents will love these gifts and you'll love the savings you make in the Black Friday sales
By Teresa Conway • Last updated
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Marguerites care and growing guide: expert tips on these delightful daisies
Plants Grow pretty marguerites for easy-going summer daisies that will fill beds and borders with long-blooming cheer
By Graham Rice • Published
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Anemones care and growing guide: tips for all-year success
Plants Learn how to grow anemones and you'll soon discover that these versatile plants are suited to every area of the garden
By Graham Rice • Published
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Best plants for butterflies: 16 nectar-rich flower and shrubs to grow
Plants Grow the best plants for butterflies and you can lure these much-loved insets to your yard by providing them with all the nectar they will need
By Beth Murton • Published
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Cutting garden flowers: 21 top choices for stunning homegrown displays
Plants Our guide to the best cutting garden flowers will help you fill your house with beautiful blooms for less
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Published
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This flower is revealed as the most popular on Instagram this summer
Plants When it comes to our favorite flowers to snap, roses are top of the list – and here’s why we love them
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Experts reveal a tip for keeping garden planters cool in a heatwave
Plants Plants in pots and containers are a highlight of any garden or backyard, but they need special care when the mercury starts to climb in a heatwave
By Jayne Dowle • Published