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How to tell if your vegetables are ready to harvest — garden pros share the top signs

Garden experts reveal the secret to harvesting vegetables at the optimum time for a flavorsome harvest.

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Is the 8-8-8 lavender pruning technique the 'foolproof' secret to better blooms?

How and when to use this gardening rule

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How to rescue a plant from the clearance table – and figure out if it's salvageable in the first place

These bargain buys could end up being your healthiest plants!

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How to propagate zinnias from cuttings and multiply your display of colourful blooms for free

This easy method will double your flowers

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Never prune these plants in August if you want them to flower again next year

Cutting them back now could forsake next year's blooms

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Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn

Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers

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How to create glorious autumn containers

As summer bedding wanes, plant up some autumn pots.

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7 perennials to cut back in August for a second flush of autumn flowers

Cut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers

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7 common irrigation mistakes that could be ruining your garden – experts share the biggest pitfalls when setting up a watering system

Ensuring your garden is watered frequently and well is paramount, our irrigation mistakes to avoid will guide you to keeping your garden looking great all year round

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5 drought-tolerant plants that are safe for dogs – for a resilient and canine-friendly garden

The best flowers, herbs and grasses to grow if you have a dog

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Want more honeysuckle in your garden? Here’s how to take cuttings step-by-step

Multiply your favourite climber for free with this simple cutting method

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These plants need extra care during a heatwave, warn experts – this is how to rescue them

They'll need some TLC to survive the heat...

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5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowers

Choose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer

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10 plants to propagate in July – save your money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings

Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?

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3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat

How to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient

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How often should you deadhead plants? Garden experts break down the timings for healthier plants and more blooms

What you need to know about looking after each type of plant

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7 annual flowers that don't need deadheading – these self-cleaning plants will do the work for you!

Try these low-maintenance favourites

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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them destroying your flower beds

Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.

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4 places in a garden you should never use leftover coffee grounds – gardening experts warn that they'll do more harm than good

The spots to swerve using this popular gardening hack

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7 biennial flowers that flourish in clay soil – experts share the plants that fill your garden with an abundance of blooms

Pick the right biennial plants and you can still achieve amazing results in your garden

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Herbs you should never plant together – avoid these combinations to ensure a thriving herb garden

Don't make these plants neighbours...

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7 perennials to cut back in June – experts say giving these plants the Chelsea chop will encourage a second flush of flowers

Cut back perennials now to encourage late summer flowering

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5 tell-tale signs you're overwatering your plants – the key symptoms to watch out for

And how to distinguish overwatering from underwatering...

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Experts reveal the best way to store tulip bulbs now for another stunning spring display next year

It’s the perfect option for smaller gardens

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How to make a wigwam plant support for vertical planting – this simple DIY is a space-saving essential for growing vegetables and climbers in small gardens

It’s the perfect option for smaller gardens

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