Latest articles by Emily Smith
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How well do you know your plant foods? This complete guide will help you choose the right one for your plantsGive your garden plants the nutrients they need this season with this helpful guide on feeding
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Vegetables you can plant in July: 7 delicious veggies to add to your plot this monthIt's never too late to build up your vegetable patch. These delicious veggies are perfect to plant now
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Step inside Kim and Andy Murray's decadently charming Scottish hotel, CromlixWith a harmonious mix of luxury and homelyness, the Murray's hotel is the perfect weekend getaway spot
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Garden expert reveals a genius way of repurposing old tennis racquets in your gardenDon't let your old racquets go to waste, try this nifty trick to give them a new lease of life in your garden
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Aphid season is here - A wildlife expert reveals how birds are the best solution to keeping your plants safeReady or not, aphids are here in full force, so give your plants the best chance of survival with these genius tips from a wildlife expert
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Next's sell-out rechargeable lamp is back in stock – it's the perfect unique accessory to elevate bookshelvesIlluminate your favourite books with this sleek, stylish, rechargeable lamp
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How often should you water hydrangeas in hot weather? Gardening experts explain how to stop your flowers from wiltingKeep your hydrangeas happy and hydrated this season with this expert watering advice
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This is the best time of day to water the lawn according to an irrigation expertWatering the lawn is all about timing because conditions can hugely affect the results and cause unnecessary waste
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Wool is your garden's heatwave hero – here's how to use it for moisture retention and heat managementTired of seeing your favourite plants dry up in the heat? Here's a genius trick to help with moisture retention, hydration and even pest control
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Experts issue an 'early swarm warning' of flying ants due to the heatwaveHave you spotted some of the dreaded flying ants around? This year they're earlier than ever before, and here's why
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7 expert-approved bed cooling hacks to sleep well tonightAre you tired of tossing and turning in the current heat? Try out these expert tips for enjoying a cool, sweat-free sleep
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Don't forget to do this important but often forgotten task in your garden during the heatwaveDon't leave this key job off your to-do list when out in the garden during the heatwave this week
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Alan Titchmarsh reveals the common planting mistake you may be making when adding plants to your gardenThe gardening icon has shared his guidance on how to avoid making this gardening blunder and what you need to do instead
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Garden expert reveals the things you need to do now to ensure your plants survive the upcoming heatwaveGet ahead of the heat and give your garden plants the best chance of surviving the high temperatures
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Did you know you need to thin your seedlings as they grow? Monty Don has shared the important reason whyIt might feel like the wrong thing to do, but completing this small task can benefit your plants in the long run
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Grow a new Acer plant for free with this genius 'air layering' propagation methodWant to expand your Acer collection? This simple cutting and propagation expert guidance
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5 easy jobs you need to tick off your list to prepare the garden for guests this summerHaving friends and family over this weekend? Here are the things to get done before they arrive
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July gardening jobs – 8 essential tasks to keep your plot looking its best this summerTick off these July gardening jobs for a gorgeous outdoor space – from pruning and tying in plants to pest control
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How to stop tomato plants from growing too tall, according to professional gardenersDon't let your tomato plants become leggy and fruitless with this expert advice
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3 simple steps to get more out of your strawberry plants this summer, just in time for WimbledonFollow these expert-backed steps to grow bigger and better strawberries in your garden
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Here's why gardeners are using electric toothbrushes to maximise their tomato plants' fruit productionWant to get more fruit from your tomato plant this summer? This unconventional trick has gone viral online
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Does foil on windows keep the heat out? We ask experts to find out in time for the next heatwaveTrying to lower your home's temperature on stifling hot summer days? Foil might be the answer
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Avoid this common bird feeder mistake, or you risk attracting rats to your garden this summerYou may be unwillingly welcoming rodents into your garden with this simple, avoidable blunder
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Before you give up and throw away your dead-looking potted plant, check for these signs of life and revive itDoes it look like your plant has perished after repotting? It might still have some fight left in it just yet
