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Keep aphids out of your garden with this surprising ingredient
By Madeleine Streets last updated
Don't let aphids ruin your roses or tomatoes: this simple mixture will repel them without the use of chemicals.

How to water a thirsty lawn in a heatwave — lawn experts reveal all, but it’s not what you’d expect
By Camilla Sharman last updated
How to water your lawn in a heatwave the right way — experts share their top tips to save you getting it wrong.

7 plants you should propagate this August
By Madeleine Streets published
Propagation is a great way to turn one healthy plant into two (or more) plants. This August, there are several plants that are ready and willing to be used to take cuttings.

Going on vacation? Do these 3 things to protect your lawn before you leave
By Cynthia Lawrence published
Expert shares tips on how to keep your yard healthy while on vacation — and stop your plants from completely dying.

This underrated plant has filled my yard with color all summer — and it's ideal for container gardening
By Camilla Sharman published
This is my favorite plant of the moment — and it fills my containers with pretty summer color.

Summer isn't over yet — 9 perennials to cut back in August for even more blooms
By Madeleine Streets published
To keep the garden full of vibrant blooms all the way into fall, target certain perennials and cut back tired growth this month to give plants the chance to flower again.

7 vegetables you should plant in August for a bountiful fall harvest
By Madeleine Streets published
As August arrives and we pass the midpoint of summer, it’s time to look ahead to cooler months and start planting vegetable seeds now for a bountiful fall.

Gardeners swear by this simple trick — here's how to save split tomatoes fast
By Kaycee Hill published
Prevent tomato splitting with consistent watering, proper timing, and quick action to save cracked fruit before it spoils.
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