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5 plants you can water with coffee – experts say these acid-loving varieties appreciate an occasional fix

And the best ways to dilute it!

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I hate mosquitoes, but this low-maintenance flowering plant is my secret weapon to keep them at bay on my patio this summer

This is how to unlock its mozzie-repelling benefit

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How can you grow dahlias from seed? Follow this simple expert guide for achieving impressive blooms

Want to start from scratch with your dahlias next year? Here's everything you need to know

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5 self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill your borders with picture-perfect blooms for free every summer

They'll spread picture-perfect blooms year after year

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My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happening and how to stop it from getting worse so I can rescue the rest of this summer's flowers

And how to stop it from getting worse

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3 ways to successfully plant lavender in July – and ensure it thrives, even when the weather is hot and dry

Cultivate strong, established plants

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5 shade companion planting schemes that improve plant health, reduce the need for watering and make your borders look beautiful

It's one of the easiest ways to create a climate-resilient garden

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5 clever ways to save and reuse paddling pool water in the garden during the hot weather – I'll never empty ours on the lawn again

I'll never empty ours on the lawn again

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3 fast-growing trees and shrubs that create shade in a garden and help cool it down, according to experts

After all, there's nothing better than basking in the shade of a tree on a hot day

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Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summer – here are the expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather

The expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather

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4 essentials every drought-tolerant garden has – they're key to helping your garden to thrive in hot weather with as little watering as possible

With as little watering as possible!

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5 drought-tolerant roses to add to your garden for an English cottage garden that can withstand summer heatwaves

Climate-resilient planting doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to your favourite flowers

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Vegetables you can plant in July: 7 delicious veggies to add to your plot this month

It's never too late to build up your vegetable patch. These delicious veggies are perfect to plant now

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5 garden jobs you should never do in a heatwave, according to experts – or risk ruining your garden for the rest of summer

Don't do it...

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This drought-tolerant flowering plant is the star of my mum's garden border every summer – it’s tall, pretty and a magnet for butterflies

It’s tall, pretty and butterfly-friendly

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My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing it and how to stop it

Are the heatwaves to blame?

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How often should you water hydrangeas in hot weather? Gardening experts explain how to stop your flowers from wilting

Keep your hydrangeas happy and hydrated this season with this expert watering advice

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The plants people with drought-tolerant gardens always grow – they'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers

They'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers

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'Deep watering' is the expert-approved method that will help your plants cope and flourish during the July heatwave

Your garden will keep thriving even in hot weather

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How to stop tomato plants from growing too tall, according to professional gardeners

Don't let your tomato plants become leggy and fruitless with this expert advice

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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer blooms – these are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

These are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

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Don't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your garden

Give them a second life with these expert-approved ideas

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How to protect potted plants in a heatwave – 7 expert tips to stop containers drying out when temperatures soar

They'll thrive all summer long

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7 simple but effective ways to keep your patio cool to sit in for both you and your plants, even during a heatwave

Stay cool outdoors with these easy, expert-approved ideas

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The Final Trick to Help Your Houseplants Stop Drooping During a Heatwave? An Aspirin — Here's Why Some Plant Doctors Say It'll Help

But before you medicate your indoor garden, here's when mixing aspirin into your plant's water actually works

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