Garden advice
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When to cut back peonies for beautiful, bushier plants
This is when you should be pruning your peonies
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When to prune ceanothus – here’s when to cut back California lilacs, according to experts
Time it right for the best blooms
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How to water orchids to help them thrive year after year
Less is more, but it's important to get it right
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Can you reuse soil in plant pots? Here’s why you shouldn’t throw it away just yet
The gardening experts weigh in on how many times you can reuse your potting soil...
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10 lawn care mistakes that could be ruining your lawn and how to avoid them, according to experts
Sometimes you need to know what can go wrong to get it right
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How do I know when my carrots are ready to harvest? Key signs that indicate when to pick
Experts share what to look out for when harvesting carrots, so you can enjoy them at their best
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What to do with flower pots at the end of summer - 3 options recommended by gardeners
Summer is almost over, so what on earth are you going to do with all of those flower pots?
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Should you deadhead zinnia? Yes, but there’s another option to consider if you want to fill your garden with these beautiful blooms next year
You have a choice to make
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Taking salvia cuttings – everything you need to know about replenishing your garden with beautiful blooms
From when to take them to how long it takes to root
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6 reasons why your orchid leaves are turning yellow and what you can do to fix it, according to experts
Don’t worry, you can revive your orchid
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Do you really know the difference between pruning and deadheading? How to ensure you're doing the right one
They both involve cutting, but have very different results
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Best potting mix for rosemary – this is the perfect combination for healthy plants, say experts
Get your plants off to a good start
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The rose deadheading mistakes that could be killing your prized plant
And what to do instead...
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8 long flowering perennials to add to your garden for longer lasting blooms
Choose plants that come back year after year for a truly sustainable (and beautiful) garden
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How to attract frogs to your garden – 5 ways to encourage amphibians to get rid of slugs and snails
Frogs will help to keep slugs and snails from devastating your garden borders
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5 easy ways to attract butterflies to your garden
Butterflies need our help, and who doesn’t love to see butterflies fluttering by in the garden?
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How long can seeds be stored? Your expert guide to keeping seeds fresh and ready to plant for longer
If you're keen to store seeds for as long as possible, look this way...
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When to prune autumn raspberries for seriously juicy berries year after year
The season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is upon us, so when do we whip out the pruning shears?
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How to sharpen secateurs - xx tips for easy pruning
Get your tools in tip-top shape
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How to clean porcelain patio tiles - a step-by-step guide to keep them looking good all year round
The experts explain everything you need to know before you get scrubbing
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How to use natural predators for garden pests - keep nuisance slugs, snails, caterpillars, and aphids at bay
Natural predators are everywhere… you just need to use them to your advantage
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How to collect seeds like Monty Don and fill your garden borders for free
Harvesting your own seed isn't just fun; it's a brilliant way to transform your garden on a budget, too...
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When to prune blueberries – time it right for your best crop yet
Pruning will reward you with plenty of tasty fruits
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7 plants that repel spiders - indoor and outdoor options to keep spiders away from your home
Keep these creepy crawlies at bay in the best way
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How to revive a dry lawn for lush, green grass (even after a heatwave!)
Lawn looking tired and dry? Here's what to do about it...
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How to prune hedges - a simple step-by-step process to cut them back safely and efficiently
Pruning hedges isn’t as daunting as it seems
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How to prune fruit trees for a better harvest – expert-approved tips for plentiful pickings
Encourage a bumper harvest come next season
