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Can coffee grounds change the colour of your hydrangeas? We consult gardening specialists for the truth

Looking to elevate the appearance of your flower beds? Could your morning coffee provide the solution?

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How to grow lantana for vibrant, bee-friendly blooms

It's a verbena lookalike with a vibrant twist...

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Should you deadhead verbena? Garden experts explain the pros and cons

Is your verbena starting to wilt? While you might be eager to get your secateurs out, experts say that may not be needed

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6 of the best drought-tolerant plants for pots that thrive in a heatwave

These low-maintenance favourites love container life

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Should you deadhead alliums? Garden maintenance experts share their professional advice

Have your decadent alliums lost their vibrance? It might be time to get the secateurs out

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Should you deadhead lupins? We asked gardening specialists, and the answer may surprise you

These cottage garden classics are a visual wonder, but do they benefit from a seasonal deadheading?

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No outside tap? Here are the best (and easiest) ways to water your garden

These are our favourite workarounds

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How often should you water hanging baskets in hot weather? Gardening experts share their guidance

Mastering a watering routine for your hanging plants can help keep them happy and thriving all summer long

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6 vegetables you can sow in summer for quick harvests, late-season crops and delicious Christmas veg

Quick wins or slow burners, there's plenty to sow this season

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How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees love

It's delicious in salads, too!

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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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10 Types of Jade Plants That Will Bring Good Vibes to Any Room

These low-maintenance succulents are a wonder to care for and when it comes to jade plant varieties, these ten are the best of the best.

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Foxgloves are everywhere at the Chelsea Flower Show again this year – these are the best varieties to grow at home

They're a Chelsea staple!

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Easiest flowering plants for summer – 8 pretty picks recommended by gardening professionals

These easiest flowering plants for summer make a stunning impact in borders and pots

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5 superhero blooms to plant in your garden now to keep aphids off your roses, according to garden experts

These powerful plants will help keep your roses free from pests

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Pinching out your plants will bag you more harvests and flowers than ever before – and it's a really simple technique

We're exploring what 'pinching out' means, and how to get it right

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Should you deadhead tulips? What you need to know if you want your bulbs to flower again next year

The task could be key to bigger and better displays next spring

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Experts warn gardeners not to neglect this important task this weekend – how to get it right to help your plants survive the warm spring weather

Some experts are calling it a mini spring drought

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6 of the best bedding plants to add to your garden in April for vibrant flower beds this summer

Colourful displays are just months away...

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When to sow courgettes for your most productive summer crop yet

It all depends on where you start the seeds

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5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardening

Sow these vegetables this month for effortless harvests

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How to grow basil indoors — the foolproof way to fill your kitchen windowsill with this fragrant herb

It's a staple in the kitchen

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What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every year

It's the key to vegetable garden success

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How to chit seed potatoes — 4 simple steps, and why gardening experts say it's key to bumper harvests

Grow more gardener's gold than ever before

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When to harvest onions – here's how to tell if they're ready, and how to store them so they last

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