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September gardening jobs: 18 easy tasks to get your plot in shape
Gardens Our list of September gardening jobs is the ideal checklist for your growing and maintenance tasks
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Pruning tree peonies: simple tips for these gorgeous blooms
How To Follow these tips for pruning tree peonies and enjoy a multitude of flowers each year
By Flora Baker Published
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What to plant in September: our top 14 flowers to sow and grow this month
Plants Our top picks for what to plant in September will give you a colorful display over the coming months, from cyclamen and chrysanthemums to stunning spring bulbs
By Ruth Hayes Last updated
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Best Mediterranean plants: 16 sun-loving options to try
Plants Drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants make great gap fillers, climbers and architectural specimens to bring exotic glam to your garden
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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How to prune orchids in 5 simple steps
How To Our tips for how to prune orchids will encourage your treasured plants to keep blooming for as long as possible
By Flora Baker Published
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Crocosmia varieties: 16 gorgeous types of montbretia to try
Plants These fiery crocosmia varieties add exotic elegance and vibrancy to borders, containers and the cutting garden
By Graham Rice Published
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Plants for front yards: 16 top choices to welcome you home
Plants These beautiful and easy-care plants for front yards are bound to make a good first impression
By Holly Crossley Published
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Spiraea care and growing guide: expert tips for success
Plants Learn how to grow spiraea and enjoy the bright flowers and attractive foliage of these easy-care shrubs in spring and summer
By Graham Rice Published
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Apple tree diseases: how to identify and treat 5 common problems
Grow Your Own Get the lowdown on these apple tree diseases to keep yours healthy and enjoy a successful harvest
By Holly Crossley Published
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Fuchsia gall mites: how to identify and get rid of these pests
Plants If your shrubs have succumbed to fuchsia gall mites, don't panic – we explain how to deal with them effectively
By Holly Crossley Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Black-eyed Susan care and growing guide: expert tips for rudbeckia
Plants Get the best Black-eyed Susans in your garden and enjoy late summer color with our expert rudbeckia growing tips
By Graham Rice Published
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Bay tree problems: 5 common issues and solutions
Plants We explain how to avoid these common bay tree problems, from pests to planting errors
By Holly Crossley Published
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Using ash in the garden: 3 ways to use this budget-friendly material for healthier plants
How To If you've got a fire pit or woodburner, try using ash in the garden – there are plenty of benefits
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to harvest sunflower seeds: get it right with our advice
How To Learn how to harvest sunflower seeds at the right time and store them for planting or eating
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Milkweed care and growing guide: expert tips for these butterfly favorites
Plants Introduce these insect-friendly plants to your backyard by learning how to grow milkweed, the nectar-rich darling of North America
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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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
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Fiddle leaf fig propagation: get more plants for free with our advice
Plants Follow our easy guide on fiddle leaf fig propagation to increase your indoor plant collection
By Zia Allaway Published
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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