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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.

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.

Is the heatwave turning your grass brown? An expert recommends watering your lawn the ‘Wimbledon way’
By Camilla Sharman Published
The ‘Wimbledon’ groundskeeper trick that keeps lawns lush in a heatwave.

How to get endless hollyhock blooms every single summer (with zero effort)
By Kaycee Hill Published
Hollyhock care doesn't have to be hard work. This lazy gardener's secret keeps your plants thriving and blooming year after year with zero effort.

I tried this zero-waste gardening hack to help my tomato plants thrive — and all I needed was a common kitchen scrap
By Grace Dean Published
I'm always on the hunt for garden hacks and it turns out there's one common kitchen scrap I should've been using to help my tomatoes grow.
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