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When should you prune apple trees? Garden experts reveal the best timing to achieve a plentiful harvest

Knowing when to prune your apple tree is the key to a flourishing plant and a successful apple harvest

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Are coffee grounds good for the garden? The pros and cons

Discover how your post-coffee hit can prove useful, but also where it can be a hindrance

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How to deadhead petunias: expert guidance to enjoy extended blooms

Follow this step-by-step deadheading guide to ensure your petunias thrive all season long

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Here's how you can still water your garden during a hosepipe ban, without breaking any rules

An expert guide for hydrating your garden during water restrictions

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How to care for an olive tree: a comprehensive guide to keep your Mediterranean plant happy

Horticulture experts share their advice on keeping an olive tree happy and fruitful all year round

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Should outdoor plants be watered every day in hot weather? Horticultural experts reveal all

Professional gardeners share the best course of action to help your garden plants survive the heat

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Lavender will bloom bigger and brighter if you add this £5 essential to your soil, say garden experts

This handy trick will reward you with beautiful, fragrant flowers this summer

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When to prune camellias: garden experts share their advice for tending to the colourful shrub

Follow our expert pruning guide to ensure your camellias come back bigger and better each season

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These are the 5 best climbing plants to transform an urban courtyard garden into a blooming oasis, according to garden experts

Fill your courtyard with beautiful flowers this summer

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This is the best place to plant peonies for gorgeous flowers - experts say it’s the difference between stunted growth and beautiful blooms

If you want an abundance of this fluffy, pink, fragrant bloom in your garden then getting the placement right is everything

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When to plant sunflower seeds to ensure big and beautiful summer blooms

Timing is everything when it comes to planting

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How to plant freesia bulbs: easy steps for colourful summer blooms

If you're looking to add some vivid colour and life to your garden, freesias are the perfect choice

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Gardening experts reveal how often you should water grass seed for a luscious lawn this summer

Want your lawn to be looking its best by the time summer rolls around? You'll need to make sure you're watering it the perfect amount

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6 common houseplant myths to ignore, warn horticulture experts

These common misconceptions about caring for indoor plants might surprise you – they feel perfectly logical

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Experts urge gardeners to do this vital rose maintenance task now for abundant blooms this summer

Fertilising your roses now will ensure they have the strength to produce beautiful blooms all summer long

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Planting this one flower can keep your garden pest-free, according to a horticulture expert

We're ditching harmful chemical pest sprays in favour of using the 'pot marigold' pest control method

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How to use white vinegar in your garden – 7 ingenious ways of using this natural cleaning agent

Experts reveal the ingenious ways you can use the beloved cleaning agent to help keep your garden happy and healthy

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How to care for a pothos plant: an expert guide on looking after this fast-growing favourite

Known for its trailing leaves, the pothos is a popular plant in more ways than one - here's how to keep it thriving in your home

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What is a soil blocker? Plant pros explain how to use this ingenious tool, and how 'air pruning' can give your plants healthier roots

Soil blockers can make seedlings much stronger. I spoke to the experts about how a soil blocker works, and why it's beneficial for growing plants

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'What's the secret' behind my thriving Monstera plant? I put it down to a simple DIY banana feed

I swear this easy-to-make, organic plant food is the reason why my Monstera plant is so happy – and a plant expert explains why

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How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig: expert tips on achieving a successful cutting to grow free plants

If you're up for the challenge then propagating a fiddle leaf fig is a rewarding task that can double your houseplant collection

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This denture tablet hack keeps cut flowers fresh for longer – perfect timing for Valentine's Day

Who would have thought denture tablets could be the key to a long-lasting bouquet?

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Is rice water good for orchid plants? Our plant experts reveal the truth about the surprising benefits

Can your leftover rice water be the key to keeping your difficult orchid happy and healthy? Experts believe so

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7 sustainable houseplant hacks: horticulture experts share tricks they use to help their plants thrive

What's better than being able to take care of your houseplants whilst also taking care of the planet?

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Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs? Professional gardeners reveal all

Are you worried you've missed the boat for planting your tulip bulbs? The experts have revealed that there may be time yet

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