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7 perennials to cut back in August for a second flush of autumn flowers

Cut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers

Ideal Home · Aug 5, 2025

7 common irrigation mistakes that could be ruining your garden – experts share the biggest pitfalls when setting up a watering system

Ensuring your garden is watered frequently and well is paramount, our irrigation mistakes to avoid will guide you to keeping your garden looking great all year round

Ideal Home · Jul 21, 2025

5 drought-tolerant plants that are safe for dogs – for a resilient and canine-friendly garden

The best flowers, herbs and grasses to grow if you have a dog

Ideal Home · Jul 21, 2025

3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat

How to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient

Ideal Home · Jun 27, 2025

How often should you deadhead plants? Garden experts break down the timings for healthier plants and more blooms

What you need to know about looking after each type of plant

Ideal Home · Jun 25, 2025

7 annual flowers that don't need deadheading – these self-cleaning plants will do the work for you!

Try these low-maintenance favourites

Ideal Home · Jun 24, 2025

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.

Ideal Home · Jun 20, 2025

4 places in a garden you should never use leftover coffee grounds – gardening experts warn that they'll do more harm than good

The spots to swerve using this popular gardening hack

Ideal Home · Jun 10, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Jun 10, 2025

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

Don't make these plants neighbours...

Ideal Home · Jun 7, 2025