Hanging baskets in full bloom can provide a show-stopping entrance to any home or garden. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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Three plants that must be pruned now to ‘guarantee growth and beautiful blooms’
June is the best time as it sees plant lovers waking up to new blooms every single day, but it’s important to note that many plants need to be pruned in June. So, to make sure you give them a much-needed chop, an expert has exclusively shared which tree plants need pruning the most. Daily Express :: Life and Style ...
Read More »Rats won’t go in your garden if you grow three plants they find repulsive
Brown and black rats find the smell of certain plants repugnant, which means if you plant them in your garden, the rodents will keep away. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Seven ‘dangerous plants’ you might unknowingly have in your garden
Those with pets know there are certain foods they have to avoid but did you know that plants can be just as harmful to them too? Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »UK on red alert amid ‘slug invasion’ that risks plants being stripped bare after rain
Gardeners have observed a noticeable increase in the presence of these slimy pests, which are more visible during wet weather as they spend additional time in gardens. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Keep rats away from your garden this summer with 10 plants they absolutely hate
It can be alarming to see rats scurrying around the garden – but you can keep them away naturally by growing certain plants they cannot stand the smell of. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Cats ‘run a mile’ from your garden if you grow five plants felines ‘can’t stand’
Despite their cuteness, cats can be a significant nuisance in the garden, causing damage to plants and leaving unsightly messes behind. Fortunately, there is a natural way to deter them – through plants. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »‘Best’ homemade fertiliser for tomato plants yields bigger fruit and also keeps slugs away
Tomatoes will produce juicier, tastier and bigger crops when fed the right fertiliser, and you can easily make a natural homemade feed using only kitchen scraps. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Gardening expert shares best plants for ‘overlooked’ gardens to create ‘levels of privacy’
Gardeners living in built-up areas or cities will likely know what it’s like to have an overlooked garden. A lack of privacy, and neighbours constantly looking over the fence, can put people off using their gardens. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
Read More »Gardeners share ‘only way’ English ivy plants will ‘permanently die and never return’
There are many plants with the common name ivy. Some are harmless and valued, but others like English ivy are invasive and wreak havoc. Daily Express :: Life and Style Feed
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