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7 self-seeding flowers that return year after year – they basically plant themselves and you don't have to lift a finger

Get these plants in the ground and you won’t need to sow them again

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7 shrubs that thrive in wet soil – experts share the plants that will flourish even if your garden is boggy and waterlogged

Choose the right shrubs for a wet garden and you can still achieve great results

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It's not too late to plant bedding plants in July – the 7 varieties garden experts say will flourish if you plant them now

These are the blooms to add colour and interest to your outdoor space this month

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The 12 Birth Month Trees, and Which to Plant in Your Garden Based on When You Were Born

We're honoring Celtic symbolism today with these beautiful trees tied to each month of the year

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How to grow verbena – the best ways to plant, water and prune this drought-tolerant plant for beautiful sprays of flowers

Bees and butterflies love it!

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6 cottage garden plants that thrive in shade – brighten up your garden with these flowering plants and foliage

Foxgloves, hostas and more

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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them destroying your flower beds

Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.

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7 shade-loving plants to grow under trees for a stunning woodland-inspired garden

Maximise the planting in your garden by making the most of the space under your trees

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5 vegetables that love full sun – these crops produce their best harvests in the sunshine, and you can plant them now

If you've got a sunny garden, you'll have a lot of success with these vegetables

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6 vegetables you can sow in summer for quick harvests, late-season crops and delicious Christmas veg

Quick wins or slow burners, there's plenty to sow this season

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7 biennial flowers that flourish in clay soil – experts share the plants that fill your garden with an abundance of blooms

Pick the right biennial plants and you can still achieve amazing results in your garden

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Herbs you should never plant together – avoid these combinations to ensure a thriving herb garden

Don't make these plants neighbours...

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6 of the best plants for clay soil – these shrubs and flowering plants will thrive in this challenging soil type

Clay soil can be a blessing, not a curse!

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7 perennials to cut back in June – experts say giving these plants the Chelsea chop will encourage a second flush of flowers

Cut back perennials now to encourage late summer flowering

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I'm calling it! Zinnias are the flower of the summer – how to grow your own and fill your home with these colourful blooms for free

Endless Instagram-worthy blooms guaranteed

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How to Use Plants to Make Your Garden More Secure — They Can Make Surprisingly Good Deterrents, While Looking Good, too

Discover what plant species to choose and where to plant them for added security

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Should you get rid of ground elder? What the RHS's chief horticulturalist says about keeping or removing this weed in your garden

To weed, or not to weed? We got the advice from experts

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I'm a garden expert and these are the strawberry companion plants that'll double your crops this summer

Give your strawberry patch a boost with the organic power of companion planting

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5 best plants to grow up a pergola for a beautiful, scented awning

Pergolas are a brilliant way to add interest to your garden – especially if you train climbing plants over them

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These 5 flowers are unusual but really easy to grow – and will guarantee extraordinary displays in your garden

I asked plant experts for their recommendations

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Best flower pairings to grow in pots – 7 expert-recommended combinations for vibrant displays all summer long

Create a fabulous display of colourful flowering plants

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The easy planting technique I always use to create stunning hanging baskets – it's the secret to a show-stopping flower arrangement

If you're not sure where to start when making up a hanging basket for the garden, the 'thriller, filler, spiller' method is worth a try

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7 plants that will make your patio smell gorgeous - the top fragrant picks experts recommend potting up

From aromatic flowers to fragrant herbs

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5 of the best climbing plants with pink flowers – the prettiest climbers to trail over fences, walls and pergolas

Elevate your garden scheme with easy-to-grow climbing plants in an eye-catching shade of pink

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10 of the best plants for a Mediterranean garden for an outdoor space that mirrors the gardens of Italy, Spain, France and Greece

Channel sunnier climes with these plants, shrubs and trees

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