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Can a neighbour complain about my bird feeder?
Experts have revealed exactly what you should do if a neighbour complains about your bird feeder to the council, and…
7 longest flowering plants for colour from August to autumn
We have a month or so until the summer ends and the shift begins, and it’s easy to feel a…
How to resuse plastic plant pots to display cut flowers
If you’ve been looking for a way to reuse an old plastic plant pot, I’ve just found the best TikTok…
What to prune in August – 7 plants to tackle now
Our gardens will soon start to wind down for the summer, and that window gives us the perfect opportunity to…
The drought-resistant perennial now replacing lavender
Lavender is frequently hailed as one of the most low-maintenance plants you can add to your garden that adds both…
Why flying ants suddenly swarmed my patio – I asked the experts
One early evening last week, I looked out onto my patio, and I genuinely thought that something had gone very,…
5 pests and plant diseases threatening your garden in August
Summer is the time when all of the garden pests like to appear and attach themselves to our plants and…
5 plants to deadhead in August to prolong their flowering period
There are so many plants you should deadhead in August to keep them blooming – and it’s likely that you’re…
4 things to know about adding a plunge pool in a small garden
Plunge pools are having a moment, offering a way to enjoy a luxury outdoor feature without sacrificing an entire small…
6 flowers to plant now for a colourful autumn display
Summer can’t last forever, but your blooming garden can, as experts have revealed six flowers to plant in August for…
The 5 best herbs to grow on a kitchen countertop
If you’re keen to know what herbs to grow on a kitchen countertop you’ve come to the right place. Whether…
August garden jobs – 12 flower, vegetable and maintenance tasks
August is a productive month for gardeners – crops are up for harvest, plants are up for pruning, and there’s…