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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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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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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
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June gardening jobs: 10 tasks to keep your plot in shape
Gardens Our list of essential June gardening jobs will help you to maintain your garden's health and color
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Clematis wilt: how to identify and treat this fungal plant disease
Plants Our expert tips on clematis wilt will help keep your climbers in top condition
By Holly Crossley Published
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What to plant in June: our top 10 picks for vibrant gardens
Plants Our suggestions for what to plant in June are guaranteed to brighten flower beds and containers this summer
By Ruth Hayes Published
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The color that's made a comeback at this year's Chelsea Flower Show
Gardens Yellow flowers have had a bad rep in the past, but their prevalence at Chelsea suggests a resurgence
By Holly Crossley Published
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This drought-tolerant plant has been named Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2022
Plants The Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year 2022 is the x Semponium 'Destiny'
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Life after the Chelsea Flower Show: where do the gardens go?
Gardens For some gardens, the Chelsea Flower Show is only part of their journey – we talk to designers about what comes next for their designs
By Teresa Conway Published
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Why this traditional flower is making a stylish comeback
Plants Chosen as the bulb of the year by the US National Garden Bureau, the glorious gladioli is back in vogue after years in the wilderness
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Best summer-flowering shrubs: 16 beautiful varieties to grow
Plants Fall in love with these gorgeous summer-flowering shrubs and enjoy months of scent and color in your plot
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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How to get rid of poison hemlock: remove this dangerous plant from your yard
How To Notoriously toxic, you'll want to know how to get rid of poison hemlock if you spot it in your yard – our guide explains all
By Holly Crossley Published