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Pest experts swear by this natural method to get rid of ants
If ants have been plaguing your garden this summer, diatomaceous earth (£14.45, Amazon) is the all-natural solution I’m recommending to…
6 clever ways to reuse paddling pool water in the garden
Our big paddling pool only comes out a handful of times each summer, but whenever it does, the ending is…
How to deter pests from your patio using coffee and bicarb
If flies and mosquitoes have been plaguing your patio this summer, pest experts have revealed how a mix of coffee…
5 perennials to propagate in July for years of free flowers
It may not feel like it, especially considering the temperatures, but July is one of the most productive months in…
Why I’m using wool to water my plants less
If there’s one potting ingredient I swear by, it’s an unlikely one: sheep’s wool.My potted plants have thrived every year…
3 fast-growing trees and shrubs that create shade in a garden
If this summer has taught me anything, it’s to never take shade for granted. And with hotter summers expected to…
8 Mediterranean plants that thrive in hot, sunny weather
While the warmer weather has been lovely (most of the time), my garden has seen a few casualties from the…
5 living mulch plants to help you water your garden less
Mulching is a crucial garden task all year round, especially during a heatwave – but there’s an underrated way to…
5 ways experts water their plants during a two-week holiday
The holiday is booked, the weather looks great, but oh – what about the plants in the garden – especially…
The lawn watering method garden pros are using this July
This summer has seen temperature extremes for the UK, and my grass is looking less than pleased right now. Unsurprisingly,…
5 items you should never store in a shed during a heatwave
Garden experts are urging gardeners to check for these 5 things in their sheds this month, as temperatures become uninhabitable…
Alan Titchmarsh’s moveable planter trick for cooler patios
When the sun is beating down, patios can quickly become uncomfortably hot. And while parasols and pergolas can provide some…