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Can you overwater plants in the summer? It's easier than you think, warn experts

Keep your plants topped up during the hot weather

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Should you deadhead dahlias? Yes, but there is an exception you should consider before cutting off the spent flower heads

Nine times out of ten, deadheading is the way to go

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How to grow pak choi – get for a tasty crop in as little as five weeks

Choose to grow from seed or supermarket scraps

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When to plant roses – the best times for bare-root plants and container-grown to have beautiful blooms adorning your garden

These are the best months to plant roses for a healthy plant and gorgeous blooms

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How to make your own rose fertiliser for the biggest and brightest blooms yet

No, you don’t have to spend a fortune on store-bought fertilisers

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5 reasons your sweet peas aren't flowering - and what you can do to fix it

No blooms? No worries

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How to grow kale — expert tips for growing your own superfood

A staple in the vegetable garden, kale is easy to grow when you know how

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How to deadhead geums – extend their flowering season and encourage a second flush of blooms

But you don’t have to deadhead *all* of your geums if you don’t want to

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How to kill ivy on a fence and keep this fast-growing species at bay for good

Restore your fences to their former glory

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How to deadhead geraniums to extend their blooming period this summer

Deadheading geraniums couldn’t be simpler

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Companion planting ideas – 8 plant combinations you need to try for an easy-to-care-for garden

Fewer pests and better taste? Yes, please!

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5 flower pot ideas – how to brighten up your garden with pretty planted blooms

How to decorate your flower pots and what to plant in them, according to gardening experts

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Experts urge parents to avoid these 9 toxic garden plants for a child-friendly garden

You don’t want your kids going anywhere near these poisonous plants

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David Beckham took to gardening over the weekend – and this is where to buy his Queen of Sweden shrub rose

Unsurprisingly, it's a rose variety that's no short of regal

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5 essential lawn care tasks for June - plus, an extra step for those who want to maintain a healthy lawn this summer

Tick these off your June to-do list

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How to make a cheap water butt look more attractive - or hide it from view completely

Plastic isn’t so fantastic…

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How to prune basil for the bushiest plant in your herb garden

This is the expert-approved guide to pruning your basil plant without damaging it

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When to plant Calla Lily bulbs - Experts urge gardeners to wait for the perfect moment to plant these ‘sensitive’ tropical plants

Timing is everything when planting Calla Lilies

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7 expert-approved tips to keep peonies blooming for longer and extend this beautiful plant’s flowering season

If 7-10 days just isn’t enough, check out these peony hacks

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What to plant in June - the best flowers, fruits and vegetables you should sow and grow this month, according to experts

June is all about that veg

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Should you deadhead lupins? Experts explain how this one task can improve the longevity of this cottage garden favourite

Deadheading isn’t essential, but it’s definitely worth it

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Still buying raspberries from the supermarket? Stop paying £2 a punnet and grow raspberries at home instead

Grow an endless (and cheap) supply of raspberries, year-after-year

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5 of the most common container plant problems and how to fix them, according to experts

How to deal with pests, yellowing leaves, stunted growth and more

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8 of the best climbing plants for pots to add height and style to your container garden

These potted climbing plants are perfect for small gardens and balconies

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What to do when alliums finish flowering - Experts explain your two choices and how they'll affect next year's blooms

If you want your alliums to come back next year, you have a choice to make

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