All news on the topic: Gardening

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'Builders turned my garden into stinking swamp - it's killing my dogs'
Devastated Jane Bamford says her garden has become a 'swamp' thanks to a thick petrol-like substance that has taken over her lawn. Worse, she suspects it's making her dogs violently ill
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Mum makes 'best weed killer ever' with store cupboard ingredients that cost £1
A woman has hailed her inexpensive concoction of products, which creates the 'best weed killer ever' on the market, which cost her no more than £1 - and better yet, most products will most likely already be in your cupboards
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King searches Chelsea Flower Show for solution to big problem in his own garden
King Charles III visited the Chelsea Flower Show and a lavender sage plant – salvia lavandulifolia – with delicate purple flowers appeared to catch his eye for his garden
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Woman confronted by angry neighbour who says her garden is spoiling his view
The gardener caught her neighbour's angry comments on camera after he called across a fence and made it clear he did not like changes she'd made to the outdoor space
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Cats 'won't go near' 19p garden item to stop them pooing and digging up plants
If you're sick of cats visiting your garden, digging up your plants, and pooing, gardening enthusiasts have shared a cheap way to prevent them doing it - without harming them
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Warning not to kill slugs or snails in your garden - or use slug pellets
Gardeners are being warned not to kill slugs and snails with data showing 48% of bird species having declined in the UK over a five-year period, with the gastropods crucial to keep their numbers up
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Gardening guru swears by 65p ingredient to 'blast away' paving moss overnight
A gardening expert has shared an inexpensive trick that can clean the moss from your paving in no time - and you might even have the common ingredient in your kitchen
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Green-fingered dad spends £10k creating Japanese Zen garden in his backyard
Martin Fitton, 55, began the massive project in 2009 and recently added a teahouse and a space for meditation. He has been told by several Japanese visitors that the unique garden is a 'home from home'
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Gardening expert shares 'crucial' watering rule to make your grass greener
With summer approaching, green-fingered pros and amateurs alike will be readying their gardens. If you've worried the grass is greener on the other side of the garden wall, there's plenty you can do to nourish your greenery
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'Invasive' plants growing in your garden could land you £5k fine or even prison
Experts have warned gardeners of five invasive plants to avoid at all costs this summer, as they could end up landing them with a £5,000 fine or even prison time
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House-buyer wins £50,000 after surveyor fails to spot hidden danger in garden
A surveyor found Paul Ryb's new property, in Highgate, north London, to be in “excellent condition” and have “very few defects” but a gardener gave Mr Ryb bad news months later
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Garden expert's 'effective' trick for banishing ants costs just 29p
A garden expert has shared the 'most effective' ways of banishing ants from your garden, but once you've done that, the problem isn't over. You need to deal with the root cause
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Gardening expert's cheap trick to banish slugs - and plants that repel them
A gardening expert has shared an 'inexpensive' method for getting rid of the slugs in your garden - as well as some of the plants you can buy to keep them at bay
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Gardener warns sneaky pest could be discolouring your lawn to 'yellow or brown'
If you're starting to notice unsightly yellow or brown patches on your lawn, it could all be down to a common pest, warns a gardener. Luckily, it can be fixed if you know what you're looking for
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Key watering mistake 'causes havoc' and 'hurts' plants, warns gardening expert
Whether your plants live indoors or outdoors it is important to know how best to water and care for them - remembering the guidance may vary depending on whether you live in an area with hard water or soft water
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Brits use whopping 144 litres of water a DAY - with 96 litres used on showering
The average Brit could fill four large wheelie bins a week with the amount of water they use - but predict they use less than half of their actual amount
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Garden expert's 3 ways to banish weeds using items you already have in kitchen
Weeds can not only ruin the aesthetics of your lawn, but they also steal water and nutrients away from other plants, which is a problem as they can quickly take over your garden. Here, a garden expert has shared ways of banishing them for good
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Gardener's 'natural' 20p method to prevent slugs and snails 'attacking' plants
If you're finding that your plants are dying without explanation, the murdering culprit could actually be snails and slugs - and an expert has shared how to stop them
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Gardening expert on how to transform patchy grass into 'thick and lush' lawn
Gardeners know there's nothing worse than patchy grass to bring down the look of your outdoor space. Thankfully, an expert has shared how best to tackle the common problem
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Gardening fans shares 'best' method to 'kill' patio weeds for less than £1
After struggling to create the perfect garden space for summer due to pesky patio weeds, a woman sought advice online for how to 'kill' them instantly after trying all methods to no avail
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Expert praises 90p common household item to prevent plants from rotting
If you're wondering why your plants are dying and not thriving, it could be pesky white mould causing them to deteriorate at a rapid rate - but there's a kitchen spice that can help
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Gardeners share £1 way to 'instantly' rid weeds from your patio
Gardeners who are concerned about using harsh chemicals in their garden can rest easy. Fans of the cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch have shared a £1 product that will 'instantly' kill weeds
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Essential 65p cupboard staple stops killer white plant mould and improves growth
The cupboard staple can be used to keep your plants healthy this spring and accelerate their growth, according to garden experts
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Gardeners told 'seek help immediately' as potentially deadly insects seen in UK
People have been warned that if they spot this potentially deadly insect, they need to contact the British Pest Control Association as they will know how best to proceed