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Planted spring bulbs, only to find something has been digging them up? Squirrels and other rodents can be very curious about freshly planted containers. Here’s a simple trick: add a generous layer of horticultural grit over the surface of the compost. The coarse texture makes the pot less tempting to dig through, while also giving your container a neat, finished look. If squirrels are especially persistent, try securing wire mesh over the pot until the shoots start to emerge. A little

Got blackfly on your plants?  Before reaching for pesticides, try this. Blackfly are a type of aphid that feed by sucking sap from young shoots and leaves. One clue to look for is ants they love the sticky honeydew aphids produce. To remove them, give affected shoots and the undersides of leaves a firm blast of clean water from the hose. The pressure helps knock many of the aphids off without using pesticides that could harm helpful insects. Ladybirds, hoverfly larvae and lacewing larv

One pot. FOUR spring displays!  Here’s a clever bulb-planting trick to try this autumn… Divide your container into sections and plant: 1) Crocus 2) Daffodils 3) Muscari 4) Tulips Because they flower at different times, simply turn the pot as each variety reaches its best giving you a changing display throughout spring. Just remember: bulbs hate sitting in wet compost, so good drainage is essential. Plant now. Turn later. Enjoy the show! Watch Step-by-Step Gardening with David D

Want fresh potatoes for Christmas dinner? Plant them now in bags or containers and, with the right care, you could be digging up your own new potatoes in time for Christmas Day. The key: 1) Use sprouted seed potatoes 2) Grow in containers 3) Keep them evenly watered 4) Add more compost as they grow 5) Protect from frost later in the season. A greenhouse or sheltered frost-free spot can help carry them through the colder months. Imagine serving potatoes you’ve grown yourself on Christ

Got a shady spot where nothing seems to thrive? Try heucheras. These colourful foliage plants are brilliant for adding interest beneath trees and in partially shaded borders. From lime green and bronze to deep purple and almost black, their leaves bring colour where flowers can sometimes struggle. And here’s the surprise darker-leaved heucheras can often cope with more sun than paler varieties, although it depends on the plant and conditions. They also produce delicate, bell-shaped flowers, whi

This is one seriously tough little plant. Sempervivum, also known as houseleek, is a succulent built to survive dry conditions. Its thick, fleshy evergreen leaves store water, helping it cope when the weather turns hot and dry. Even the name tells you how resilient it is: 1) Semper means always. 2) Vivum means living. So, sempervivum means “always living” — or “forever alive”. Traditionally, houseleeks were grown on roofs because they could survive in shallow soil and exposed condi

Ever wondered why rosemary and lavender cope so well in hot, dry weather? The secret is in their leaves. Both are Mediterranean plants with small, narrow foliage that helps reduce water loss. Rosemary also has paler, hairy undersides to its leaves, while lavender has fine hairs that help protect it in strong sunlight. These clever adaptations help them survive in sunny, free draining conditions. But remember, drought tolerant doesn’t mean no water. When rosemary and lavender are newly p

During prolonged dry weather, your trees need a helping hand. A few simple jobs can help newly planted and younger trees make the most of the water available. Remove unwanted shoots from the lower trunk, take away suckers from around the base, and keep a grass and weed-free circle around the tree. When you water, water deeply rather than little and often. You want moisture to reach down into the soil and encourage a stronger, deeper root system. But don’t remove lots of healthy branches

Have you ever seen a plant that looks like it belongs on another planet? This is the incredible lotus. Its flowers are beautiful, but the really strange transformation happens after the petals fall. The central seed head swells, revealing unusual little holes that look almost like alien eyes. Inside each one, a seed is developing. As it matures, the seed head dries and hardens into a striking shape often used in floral displays. And the leaves are fascinating too. Water beads up and roll

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