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3 fast-growing trees and shrubs that create shade in a garden and help cool it down, according to experts

After all, there's nothing better than basking in the shade of a tree on a hot day

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Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summer – here are the expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather

The expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather

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4 essentials every drought-tolerant garden has – they're key to helping your garden to thrive in hot weather with as little watering as possible

With as little watering as possible!

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5 drought-tolerant roses to add to your garden for an English cottage garden that can withstand summer heatwaves

Climate-resilient planting doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to your favourite flowers

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Vegetables you can plant in July: 7 delicious veggies to add to your plot this month

It's never too late to build up your vegetable patch. These delicious veggies are perfect to plant now

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5 garden jobs you should never do in a heatwave, according to experts – or risk ruining your garden for the rest of summer

Don't do it...

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This drought-tolerant flowering plant is the star of my mum's garden border every summer – it’s tall, pretty and a magnet for butterflies

It’s tall, pretty and butterfly-friendly

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My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing it and how to stop it

Are the heatwaves to blame?

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How often should you water hydrangeas in hot weather? Gardening experts explain how to stop your flowers from wilting

Keep your hydrangeas happy and hydrated this season with this expert watering advice

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The plants people with drought-tolerant gardens always grow – they'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers

They'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers

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'Deep watering' is the expert-approved method that will help your plants cope and flourish during the July heatwave

Your garden will keep thriving even in hot weather

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How to stop tomato plants from growing too tall, according to professional gardeners

Don't let your tomato plants become leggy and fruitless with this expert advice

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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer blooms – these are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

These are the garden favourites to give a snip right now

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Don't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your garden

Give them a second life with these expert-approved ideas

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How to protect potted plants in a heatwave – 7 expert tips to stop containers drying out when temperatures soar

They'll thrive all summer long

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7 simple but effective ways to keep your patio cool to sit in for both you and your plants, even during a heatwave

Stay cool outdoors with these easy, expert-approved ideas

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The Final Trick to Help Your Houseplants Stop Drooping During a Heatwave? An Aspirin — Here's Why Some Plant Doctors Say It'll Help

But before you medicate your indoor garden, here's when mixing aspirin into your plant's water actually works

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Gardeners are sticking disco balls in their gardens to get rid of pests – and no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds

Deter flying pests from your plants and patio in style

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7 simple ways to make a north-facing garden feel brighter – these tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest

These tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest

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What to plant in June: 5 seasonal favourites to fill your garden

Gardening experts share their top recommendations for flowers and vegetables to add to your garden this month

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5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden that will withstand fickle British weather and inject seaside magic into your garden

These stunning plants have us dreaming of a coastal retreat

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Experts are warning that overfeeding your plants can attract this pest to your garden – and it can wreak havoc on your plants

It can wreak havoc on your plants

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5 low-maintenance plants that will flourish in the trickiest spots in your garden with almost no effort – they thrive on neglect and don't mind shady corners

I've found five low-maintenance plants that love bad soil, shade and neglect

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The secret ingredient to help your roses thrive this summer is going to waste in your kitchen – this is how to use this free trick for bigger, better blooms

This is how to use this free trick for bigger, better blooms

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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year

It's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants

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