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You’re accidentally doubling the number of ants in your garden
If you thought destroying an ant’s nest in your garden was the swiftest and most direct route to rid your…
What is drip watering? The easy way to save water and stop weeds
If you’re looking for an efficient garden watering system that’s reliable and time-saving, it’s worth looking into drip watering setups.…
Best charcoal BBQs 2026 – expert tried-and-tested favourites
Nothing beats the flavour of food grilled over charcoal. If you’re after an authentic smoky flavour and a proper outdoor…
What to do with roses in August – 4 tasks for brighter blooms
Want to keep your roses flowering until early autumn? If you know what to do with roses in August, you…
The RHS might move its hydrangeas north because of the heat
Thanks to the UK’s increasingly hot summers, the RHS is considering relocating its Wisley hydrangeas to its northern Gardens. It’s…
When it comes to refreshing my garden for summer, there is one online brand I always turn to for unique…
Giovanna Fletcher’s micro-drip watering system is a garden hero
One sunny afternoon in Richmond, I had the pleasure of sitting down with best-selling author, broadcaster and vegetable grower, Giovanna…
Can you use an irrigation system during a hosepipe ban?
One question has been nagging at me since Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban last week: Can you use an…
I swapped my parasol for an awning – here’s why
As part of the work we’ve been doing on our house, we also gave our patio a much-needed makeover. Once…
5 things I wish I’d bought to host my hen-do outdoors in the heatwave
Last week, in the midst of one of this summer’s many heatwaves, I hosted eight of my friends in my…
5 dangerous hidden fire risks in the garden during a heatwave
It’s been a hot summer with less rain than average, which means there is an increased risk of fire in…
What to do with hydrangeas in August – 5 essential tasks
For most of us, this summer has been all about ‘hot weather’ gardening, and trying desperately to keep our plants…