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What to tackle during midsummer pruning

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It’s time to give cherries and plums a trim, says Ruth I’m afraid that this issue my pages are going to be rather disease-heavy because...

Don’t be bamboozled by your bamboos!

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Keeping them contained will save a lot of problems, says Toby The origin of the word ‘bamboozled’ may have been lost in the mists of...

Top tips for pollinator-friendly gardening  

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Sue Bradley provides some of her top-tips.... * Favour single, open blooms, which are more easily accessible to insects than double flowers. * Grow native wildflowers...

Sustainable winter lawn care

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Lawn Association Chairman, David Hedges-Gower, provides his professional view on some commonly asked questions. Winter poses unique challenges for lawn care, and understanding the impact...

Maintaining a natural balance

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Val explains why aphid numbers increase so rapidly and the important role of parasitoid wasps My daughter Fran has a mad cockapoo called Amber and...

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Keep plants healthy by dividing

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A bad year for the tomatoes

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Say hello to the Heuchera family!

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Top three seasonal recipes

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Keep plants healthy by dividing

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Splitting plants saves money and helps fill border gaps As...

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