How to use bark to stop weeds taking over your garden borders Controlling weeds with bark is easy, so long as you follow our expert guide... Ideal Home · Aug 7, 2024
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How and when to prune lavender - expert tips to ensure this beautiful pollinator continues to flower year after year Prune your lavender plants in 4 easy steps Ideal Home · Aug 6, 2024
Why are my hydrangeas turning brown? It could be one of these 5 things, but this is how you can fix it Brown hydrangeas are a sure sign that something is wrong Ideal Home · Aug 5, 2024
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What to prune in August – 7 plants to tackle now for healthier growth and even more flowers next year And even more flowers next year! Ideal Home · Aug 2, 2024
When to prune olive trees - these are the only months you should be doing it, say gardening experts The perfect times for trimming this Mediterranean plant to keep it looking its best all year round Ideal Home · Jul 31, 2024
How to get rid of fungus gnats – the best ways to keep this destructive garden pest at bay Keep fungus gnats (aka sciarid flies) away from your plants with these expert-approved tips... Ideal Home · Jul 31, 2024
How to get rid of aphids – protect your plants with these top tips Getting rid of of these pests could be the key to healthier plants Ideal Home · Jul 31, 2024
The best autumn-flowering bulbs to plant this August for a vibrant garden filled with fall colour Transform your garden with these autumn-flowering bulbs Ideal Home · Jul 30, 2024
How to attract birds that eat slugs to your garden - the 'secret weapon' for protecting your plants Enlist the help of blackbirds, thrushes, starlings, and robins to control the slugs in your garden Ideal Home · Jul 30, 2024
Should you deadhead agapanthus? You can, but there’s another option you might want to consider before You can deadhead agapanthus, but that doesn’t mean you should Ideal Home · Jul 30, 2024
The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024 Ways to screen your garden from nosy neighbours Hedging, decorative fencing, pergolas and living walls can all play their part.
Ideal Home · Jul 29, 2024 How to deadhead sweet peas in 3 easy steps to promote growth and prolong their blooming period Keep this cottage garden favourite alive for longer
Ideal Home · Jul 28, 2024 The 5 best ornamental grasses for shade – an easy-to-grow addition to your shady garden Looking to transform a shady spot in your garden? Look no further...
Woman & Home · Jul 27, 2024 How to remove algae on fence panels, sheds and furniture: easy ways to banish green growth Remove all traces of green algae on wooden surfaces with the help of these expert tips and tricks
Ideal Home · Jul 27, 2024 Yes, you can grow ornamental grasses in pots – 5 of the best to add to your garden You don't need lots of space to grow your own ornamental grasses, so long as you have a few pots to hand...
Ideal Home · Jul 27, 2024 8 plants that deliver big impact at a small cost for an effortlessly stunning and productive garden We've rounded up the best value-for-money plants with growing tips from garden experts
Ideal Home · Jul 23, 2024 The best perennial plants to buy now and enjoy forever, according to garden experts Sick of buying plants all the time? These perennial beauties are guaranteed to come back year after year...
Ideal Home · Jul 23, 2024 How to harvest sunflower seeds - you'll need to act soon if you want to grow these sunny blooms for free next year The experts explain everything you need to know about harvesting sunflower seeds for planting
Ideal Home · Jul 22, 2024 What to do with sunflowers after flowering to ensure you and your garden get the most out of these sunny blooms You have two options to choose from
Woman & Home · Jul 21, 2024 How to grow bamboo in your garden for a stunning privacy screen with a tropical edge One of the fastest-growing privacy plants, here's how to care for bamboo like a pro
Ideal Home · Jul 20, 2024 The most common garden weeds to look out for and what to do with them if they invade your garden When it comes to weeds, these are the usual suspects to watch out for in your garden