Though autumn is widely considered an unfavourable time for growing new plants there is still a wide variety of options to choose from. Gardeners who…
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‘Natural’ weed solution helps lawns ‘resist future weed invasions’
Weeds present a perpetual nightmare to gardeners because they are unsightly, invasive and quick to take over all types of outdoor landscapes. Though the market has been flooded…
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Five bulbs to plant now in October for a gorgeous and colourful garden
TABLE OF CONTENT Tulips Daffodils (Narcissus) Crocus Hyacinths Alliums Five bulbs to plant in October Tulips Tulips are one of the most popular spring-blooming bulbs.…
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Monty Don shares how to make ‘essential’ free mulch for plants in October
In a recent blog post, Monty Don wrote: “Every fallen leaf is potential leafmould which, unlike compost, takes no turning, mixing of knowledge to make,…
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‘Best time’ to prune lavender or risk ‘straggly’ and ‘misshapen’ growth
Gardening tips: Expert on how to grow lavender at home Pruning is a crucial gardening job throughout the year to help keep the garden neat…
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Popular orchid task to ‘avoid’ for ‘successful growth’ that will ‘damage blooms’
Orchid: Express shares tips for watering plant Moth orchids are known to be the easiest and most popular variety, but there are some owners who…
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‘Beautiful’ plant will ‘suffocate’ any ‘stubborn’ weeds growing in your garden
Gardening expert on how to keep your garden free of weeds Although summer is over, gardeners may be surprised to hear that most garden weeds…
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‘Minimal effort’ vegetable to plant by end of September – but avoid 3 of them
Alan Titchmarsh shares tip for growing vegetables As soon as the cold snap sets in from November onwards, gardeners can kiss goodbye to any growth…
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Easily kill weeds ‘almost instantaneously’ without using chemicals’ or vinegar
Gardening expert on how to keep your garden free of weeds Learning how to stop weeds is an important part of caring for any gardening,…
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55p item to ‘instantly kill’ fungus gnats to stop them ‘destroying’ houseplants
Monstera: Houseplant expert details how to remove pests Fungus gnats are a common pest of houseplants, especially where humidity and moisture are high. They’re usually…
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Natural 65p staple ‘burns’ and ‘kills’ patio weeds ‘in a week’, gardeners claim
Gardening tips: Four homemade hacks to kill garden weeds Weeds often grow in the cracks and gaps between paving slabs on patios which can make…
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‘Wilted’ hydrangeas will ‘perk right up’ and go from ‘drab to fab’ with 3 tasks
Alan Titchmarsh shows off his hydrangeas If there is one plant that is quintessential to a garden, it is hydrangeas. These shrubs practically explode with…
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Three ‘effective’ methods to keep squirrels out your garden
In gardens, squirrels dig up flower beds, and lawns, and even gnaw on hose pipes and bird feeders. To combat this issue, many gardeners have…
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Four methods to keep rats away from your garden ‘forever’
While rat poison and traps are commonly used to eliminate rats, these methods can be toxic and pose risks to wildlife, pets, and humans. Instead,…
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Best flowers to buy and plant in the autumn
Autumn gardening tips for green-fingered plant fans It can very be expensive to maintain a garden, but luckily right now is the perfect time to…
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Roses won’t flower or bloom again if gardeners don’t act on ‘serious’ disease
Alan Titchmarsh gives advice on growing shrub roses It is almost the beginning of autumn which means many gardeners can look forward to putting down…
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Autumn plants to to sow now to brighten up your garden for spring
Autumn gardening tips Summer will officially end this week on September 23, meaning many plants will be going dormant, blossoming flowers will begin to wilt…
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‘Best’ time to ‘stop’ cutting your lawn for winter
How and when to use lawn feeds and treatments With winter just around the corner, it is important to not stress the lawn out too…
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Hydrangeas in certain areas of the garden will ‘absolutely fail to thrive’
As some of the most popular flowering shrubs, hydrangeas must be adequately cared for if gardeners want to maximize their naturally abundant blooms. This is…
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Three reasons your hydrangea is wilting and how to solve them
Hydrangea care can feel like a mystery. From the right time to prune hydrangeas to tips that help neglected hydrangeas spring back to life, gardening…
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Hydrangeas turn deep purple tone by adding kitchen leftover to soil
Hydrangea blooms come in a rainbow of shades, ranging from pastel pink to royal red, but some varieties can change their tone over time. Gardeners…
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‘Best’ time to water garden plants during a heatwave – and it’s not the morning
Gardening: Francis Tophill advises on watering plants without a hose The experts at Phostrogen explained how every plant is made up of 80 percent water,…
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Kitchen leftovers to ‘never’ add to compost as ‘rodents will be attracted’
Compost is a nutrient-rich fertiliser that helps gardens grow – it’s human-made and consists of decomposed material. Compost is important because it enriches the soil,…
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‘Easiest test’ to find out if hanging baskets need water for ‘healthier’ flowers
Homebase details the best way to prepare hanging baskets Hanging baskets and container plants are notoriously thirsty, but careful watering will save water and allow plants…
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‘Worst thing’ to plant in your garden that will ‘get out of hand’ after a while
Bamboo: Expert shares tips for growing plant Garden plants that are labelled as being troublesome cause an excessive amount of work for households. While they…
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‘I’m a Homebase expert and these are the three tasks gardeners need to do now’
This Morning: 'UK’s best lawn-fluencer' shares his best mowing tips September marks the end of summer and the start of autumn and while the garden…
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Monty Don shares easy 18p ingredient to ripen tomatoes – they will ‘turn red’
This Morning: Clodagh offers tips on how to ripen fruit It’s possible to ripen green tomatoes indoors as long as they’ve been kept at room…
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‘Important’ gardening job to keep flowers ‘looking brilliant for longer’
Carol Klein explains the importance of judicious pruning Deadheading isn’t a complicated task and must be done regularly to prevent potential damage to the leaves…
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Five easy gardening jobs to do in August to prepare your garden for autumn
Gardening: Monty Don lays out ‘jobs for the weekend’ While it is time to enjoy the final few weeks of summer before it is time…
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Natural and pungent smell is the best non-toxic method to banish rats
Gang of rats invade Glasgow garden leaving residents terrified Rodents such as mice and rats can spread diseases to humans through their faeces, urine and…
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