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Can you plant in a heatwave? The survival guide to planting in July
By Madeleine Streets Last updated
Planting in a heatwave: Your essential guide for July for a thriving garden.

Ready for a garden refresh? 12 mowers and strimmers I have my eye on — from $72
By Will Salmon Published
This varied selection of lawn mowers and strimmers will spruce up your garden in no time and at a reasonable cost, too.

Don't forget this crucial task before cutting your lawn — and protect your mower blades this summer
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
This is the one crucial lawn care task that you must do to protect your mower blades this summer.

Why this companion plant will make my tomatoes grow better and juicier — and it’s not basil
By Camilla Sharman Published
The tomato companion plant upgrade that’s even better than basil.

How to stop blossom end rot before it ruins your tomato harvest in July
By Camilla Sharman Published
Save your tomatoes from blossom end rot.

I tried this no-cost trick to keep squirrels from eating my peaches — and it's actually working!
By Mike Prospero Published
Squirrels keep eating all of my peaches, but I've been keeping them away (so far) with something I'd normally just throw away.

How to mow a checkerboard pattern in your lawn this summer — and impress the neighbors
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Gardening expert reveals how to do checkerboard patterns in your lawn to spruce up your backyard this summer.

Govee’s solar string lights took me back to the 70s — but are these color-changing smart lights worth the premium price?
By Camilla Sharman Published
Party in your backyard with Govee’s color-changing smart solar lights — and create a new vibe every night
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