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5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliage

Keep these plants in shape this month by giving them a little trim

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When is the best time to spray weed killer? Garden experts reveal how to get effective, long-lasting results

Follow this expert guidance to get the most from your weed killer this season

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This is how to make grass greener, according to lawn care experts

Want to make your garden pop with colour? Follow these simple steps for enviable, lusciously green grass all summer

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Ground ivy took hold in my lawn and garden over winter – I'm stopping it in its tracks with these simple yet effective expert-approved weeding tips

It's me vs creeping Charlie

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7 speedy ways to kill weeds – garden experts swear by these 5-minute methods to get rid of them without the overwhelm

Keep weeds under control all season with these quick, expert-backed tricks

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The secret weapon experts swear by for happy, hydrated hanging baskets all summer long – and you can even water them less

This easy-to-follow tip ensures stunning displays in your hanging baskets, with minimal effort on your part

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7 plants every north-facing garden needs to look lush, bright and thriving

Struggling with a lack of sun in your garden? These shade-loving plants will liven up even the dullest outdoor space

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5 reasons to switch to perennials for a low-effort, high-reward thriving garden

From cutting costs to keeping your plot low-maintenance, these are the reasons to fill your plot with perennials

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7 common spring gardening mistakes to avoid this season to ensure a healthy, thriving plot by summer

Don't let the warm weather trick you into making these spring gardening mistakes

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What to do with strawberry plants in April – 6 key tasks for a bountiful harvest and sweeter fruit

Don't forget to complete these important strawberry maintenance jobs this month

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Giovanna Fletcher is the latest celeb to embrace growing this trending veg at home – experts say they’re one of the best things to grow in a small garden

We've all caught the spud bug

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Garden experts say this is the ultimate low-maintenance filler plant to plug tricky holes in your borders with colour – and right now is the best time to plant it

This beautiful, easy-to-care-for shrub is also a favourite amongst pollinators

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5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly

Plant now for a pretty, pink garden

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These 7 low-maintenance plants for pots will make your front porch smell incredible all summer long – they'll boost your kerb appeal too

Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance to your front door

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How to reuse compost in your garden: experts reveal their secrets for successfully reusing this nutrient-rich soil amendment

Don't throw out your used compost; there are several ways you can repurpose it for your garden

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US veteran charged with ‘conspiracy’ over ICE protest refuses to plead guilty

The right to protest is ‘fundamentally American’, says Bajun Mavalwalla who awaits trial and faces six years in prison

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Looking to attract more birds to your garden? Experts reveal 7 plants that naturally provide food to entice feathered visitors

From stunning sunflowers to scented honeysuckle, these plants are the perfect way to attract visiting birds

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This is the time to plant blueberries for the best harvests this summer – don't wait or you'll miss out on punnets of juicy fruit

Plant them before the window closes and you'll be rewarded with sweet, juicy berries later in the season

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I'm using Monty Don's simple hydrangea trick for bigger and better blooms this summer – these are the varieties to try it on this March

This is the perfect window for deadheading these hydrangea varieties using Monty Don's top tip

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I'm blocking weeds before they sprout by using this old newspaper trick in my garden borders – it's a super easy, expert-backed method to stop them in their tracks

This natural fix is going to save hours of weeding later in the season

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I'm beating weeds to it by adding this flowering ground cover plant to my borders now – experts say it's so effective at stopping them in their tracks

It's practical and pretty

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This genius hack will quadruple your space for growing seedlings at home and fill your garden with even more gorgeous plants this spring

This is such a clever growing hack

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Experts identify the best flowers for small spaces: charming florals for compact gardens

When garden space is limited, it's important to pick the flowers that will make the most of your small plot

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Mould on the soil around your seedlings? Don't panic – it's actually more harmless than you'd think

These are the most common causes

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Hundreds protested against this Venezuelan’s detention by ICE. Now he’s free after seven months

Case continues against those who protested Joswar Torres’s arrest, with prosecutors seeking six years’ imprisonment

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