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Emily Smith

Alan Titchmarsh reveals the common planting mistake you may be making when adding plants to your garden

Picture of colourful floral plants in garden with cut out of alan titchmarsh over top.

Adding new plants to your garden seems simple enough; you dig an appropriately big hole and place the plant in it. Well, according to gardening icon Alan Titchmarsh, there's one particular, crucial step we've been forgetting.

If you're trying out some of this year's garden trends or want to add some more late summer flowers into your space, the chances are you'll be planting new additions this season. And whilst digging a spot for your new plant is a rather straightforward task, there is more to consider when planting to ensure your newest leafy friend is given the best chance at establishing and thriving.

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