• Watering the garden with hose [Watering the garden with hose]

    Alan Titchmarsh reveals 'simplest way' to water gardens during hosepipe ban

    Millions of homes are currently under a hosepipe ban.

European goldfinch bird eating at a bird feeder [European goldfinch bird eating at a bird feeder]
Bird feeder 'disease' reminder to millions as rain returns
Picture of a dandelion on a patio [Picture of a dandelion on a patio]
Weeds will stop growing on patios if you swap vinegar and salt for a better natural item
Close up of a women watering vegetables in a raised bed [Close up of a women watering vegetables in a raised bed]
Plant watering mistake to avoid in gardens during heatwave and dry weather
Close-up of rock dove perching outdoors,Australia [Close-up of rock dove perching outdoors,Australia]
Pigeons simply fly away from gardens if 1 item is left outside
Patchy Lawn with Green and Brown Grass in Summer Heat [Patchy Lawn with Green and Brown Grass in Summer Heat]
Brown lawns will turn lush and green again with one kitchen item
Used coffee grounds on plant [Used coffee grounds on plant]
Stop buying plant food when a kitchen scrap produces 'incredible' blooms for free
A fox in a park [A fox in a park]
How to store your bins to stop foxes tucking into your rubbish
Young man hands wearing garden gloves, removing and hand-pulling Dandelions weeds plant permanently [Young man hands wearing garden gloves, removing and hand-pulling Dandelions weeds plant permanently ]
Gardeners can keep weeds at bay all year using something they'd normally put in the bin
Picture of a bird eating out a feeder [Picture of a bird eating out a feeder]
Bird feeders are easier to keep clean if gardeners do simple task once a week in August
Taille d'un olivier au printemps [Taille d'un olivier au printemps]
Gardeners urged to complete simple 20cm job this week
Cute hedgehog cub is looking for food in the meadow, he has to grow a lot until winter and eat enough fat reserves for hibernati [Cute hedgehog cub is looking for food in the meadow, he has to grow a lot until winter and eat enough fat reserves for hibernati]
Hedgehogs will return to your garden again and again if you leave out two food items
A large tree having been cut down in a garden [A large tree having been cut down in a garden]
Legal rights explained when neighbour cuts down your tree without asking
The Killik & Co A Seed in Time Garden, By Baz Grainger [The Killik & Co A Seed in Time Garden, By Baz Grainger]
Alan Titchmarsh tells gardeners to do one task every evening throughout August
  • Picture of pigeon perching on a fence [Picture of pigeon perching on a fence]

    Pigeons will stay out of gardens for good if you hang up one common household object

    Pigeons start to become a lot more active in gardens once August arrives, but there is an easy...

  • Beautiful backyard floral garden [Beautiful backyard floral garden]

    Gardeners urged to do 1 thing in August to make flowers 'look better for longer'

    August heat can make your flowers look like they are giving up, but one tiny habit keeps the...

  • Alan Titchmarsh [Alan Titchmarsh]

    Alan Titchmarsh names seven scented plants he would never be without in garden

    Famous gardener Alan Titchmarsh has named seven plants complete with inviting fragrances that he...

Brittle, curling Japanese maple leaves [Brittle, curling Japanese maple leaves]
Japanese maples will never turn brown and crispy in hot weather if you use natural item
Wild garlic [Wild garlic]
Gardeners urged to put garlic in watering cans before October
Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, Denmark [Greenfinch, Carduelis chloris, Denmark]
Protect birds in UK gardens from disease with vital 2-step RSPB method
  • Hydrangeas [Hydrangeas]

    Hydrangeas will burst with prettier blooms in August if you add natural item to the soil

    All gardeners want beautiful, blooming outdoor spaces, and hydrangeas can help with that....

  • Various weeds growing in an unkept lawn [Various weeds growing in an unkept lawn]

    Weeds will magically disappear for good from your garden if you grow three common plants

    A gardening expert has shared how to keep weeds at bay naturally while making your outdoor space...

  • dry grass [dry grass]

    Lawns will grow thicker, healthy grass without moss after August gardening job

    There's one thing you should be doing before the end of August for healthier, greener grass in...

care of garden [care of garden]
Horticulturist names 8 easy gardening jobs you need to do before the end of August
Low snowpack in Colorado is adding to drought crisis [Low snowpack in Colorado is adding to drought crisis]
Brown crunchy lawns will come back greener by adding 1 natural item now no chemicals
washing up liquid [washing up liquid]
Gardeners urged to spray washing up liquid on plants
Woman in jeans overall smelling wild flowers outdoors on allotment [Woman in jeans overall smelling wild flowers outdoors on allotment]
Stately home's Head Gardener shares 2 minute trick to help garden wildlife
  • Stone planters with pink busy lizzies [Stone planters with pink busy lizzies]

    Give your garden a focal point that draws the eye for stand-out stunning

    DAVID DOMONEY: You don't have to break the bank; a well-placed arch, shrub or row of pots can...

  • An unwanted rat in a household garden [An unwanted rat in a household garden]

    Rats will disappear from your garden when they 'take one smell' of natural deterrent

    It's something you probably already have in your kitchen.

  • Patio weeds [Patio weeds]

    I banish weeds from my patio with two kitchen items everyone has clear winner

    There are several natural ways to get rid of weeds.

Monty Don [Monty Don]
Gardeners' World fans 'disappointed' as Monty Don fails to issue 'poisonous' plant warning
Property Interiors [Property Interiors]
One change to your garden could cause neighbours to report you to authorities
BRITAIN-LIFESTYLE-HORTICULTURE-CLIMATE [BRITAIN-LIFESTYLE-HORTICULTURE-CLIMATE]
Key task gardeners need to do now to avoid leggy Lavender according to Monty Don
Portalfilter and fresh roasted coffee bean. [Portalfilter and fresh roasted coffee bean.]
Gardeners urged to place coffee grounds on patios this month
Picture of a rat in a summer garden [Picture of a rat in a summer garden]
Rats will flee your garden when they smell one natural food item they cannot stand
Delicate pink roses in bloom on summer branches in garden [Delicate pink roses in bloom on summer branches in garden]
Roses and tomatoes will bloom brilliantly if watered with simple ingredient in August
  • Slugs [Slugs]

    Slugs will avoid plants if you water them at specific time of day

    EXCLUSIVE: A professional gardener has spoken about a cheap and effective way you can deter...

  • Picture of a gravel weed in summer [Picture of a gravel weed in summer]

    Gravel weeds will wilt and not grow back if you use Alan Titchmarshs natural method

    Alan Titchmarsh has a simple method to stop gravel weeds popping up on driveway or pathways -...

  • Couple working in the garden together, planting bougainvillea [Couple working in the garden together, planting bougainvillea]

    Gardeners urged to do one crucial task before 10am every day this week

    Watering at this time of day can make all the difference in a heatwave.

Close-up of coworkers preparing flower pots in a greenhouse [Close-up of coworkers preparing flower pots in a greenhouse]
Gardener lists 5 drought-tolerant plants that survive hot weather
Dirty driveway [Dirty driveway]
Patios are easier to keep clean if you sprinkle 65p item on top every week
  • Japanese maples [Japanese maples]

    Japanese maples thrive in autumn if 10 minute task is done in August

    Japanese maples are a popular choice for UK gardens, but they need careful watering in summer

Orange and pink hybrid tea rose, rosa 'Volcano' in flower. [Orange and pink hybrid tea rose, rosa 'Volcano' in flower.]
Essential August task rose experts say you must do 'now' to save your flowers in heatwave
Hand Pruning Green Plant Branches with Garden Scissors at Home [Hand Pruning Green Plant Branches with Garden Scissors at Home]
Lavender and hydrangeas will be 'strong and healthy' after simple August gardening job
Market for sale plants. Many plants in pots [Market for sale plants. Many plants in pots]
Garden centre chain with 50 UK stores forced to make major change
A pigeon on a ledge [A pigeon on a ledge]
RSPCA shares 7 reasons why the humble pigeon unfairly gets a bad rap
A general view of a slabbed patio, with wooden table and black chairs furniture with parasol looking towards a house with white [A general view of a slabbed patio, with wooden table and black chairs furniture with parasol looking towards a house with white ]
UK conservatory, shed and garage rules clarified 'with 3,500 cost'
Outdoor Patio Light [Outdoor Patio Light]
Rules for hanging lights in your garden explained and when you're breaking the law
Grass growing through cracks in patio [Grass growing through cracks in patio]
Weeds will brown and die in three days when you cover them in one natural item in summer
Square Tea Bags [Square Tea Bags]
Gardeners urged to scatter torn up teabags in garden
Plants [Plants]
Gardeners urged to plant these 11 plants that can cope with heatwaves
Picture of a bird drinking out of a birdbath [Picture of a bird drinking out of a birdbath]
Birdbaths are easier to keep clean if gardeners pour one natural item into the basin
  • Woman pruning lavender flowers in field, closeup [Woman pruning lavender flowers in field, closeup]

    Two common plants Monty Don says you must prune now before September begins

    Before we welcome September, Monty Don has listed what needs to be pruned, and there are only...

  • Alan Titchmash [Alan Titchmash]

    Alan Titchmarsh names 'five key gardening jobs' you should do in August

    It has been a difficult month so far for Britain's gardeners, but August is a great time to get...

  • Portrait of European robin perched on a tree branch [Portrait of European robin perched on a tree branch]

    Robins will flock to your garden if you make 1 bird feeder change in August

    Robins will flock to your garden if you make one change to your bird feeding this month.

Diarmuid Gavin And Carol Klein [Diarmuid Gavin And Carol Klein]
Droughts can be good for our gardens - for 1 reason
low angle view of small rat in white kitchen cabinet [low angle view of small rat in white kitchen cabinet]
Keep rats and mice away from homes with 1.20 basic kitchen staple
Bright blue hydrangeas bloom in a garden surrounded by colorful flowers during the afternoon [Bright blue hydrangeas bloom in a garden surrounded by colorful flowers during the afternoon]
Hydrangeas stay happy during hosepipe ban when you put 1 item in soil
A woman digging compost into a raised bed [A woman digging compost into a raised bed]
Anyone with a garden urged to do 1 thing during heatwave
Gorgeous Rose [Gorgeous Rose]
Roses will never weaken in summer if you do one simple task now that takes five seconds
Weeds [Weeds]
The 30p weed killer alternative hiding in your laundry cupboard
  • Picture of a mossy patio [Picture of a mossy patio]

    I stopped moss growing on my patio in five minutes with a cheap item I found in my kitchen

    I have finally found a simple way to get rid of stubborn patio moss without needing to do any...

  • Close-up of tomatoes growing on plant,Ukraine [Close-up of tomatoes growing on plant,Ukraine]

    Tomatoes will be plump and juicy if gardeners add one key item to the soil

    August is the month where tomato plants will start going wild, and to help them ripen and become...

  • Woman trimming roses [Woman trimming roses]

    Roses will bloom through autumn if you do one task in August no fertiliser

    If your roses usually fade during summer, there's one simple job to tackle in August that can...

weed on brick patio [weed on brick patio]
I banished weeds from my patio by using simple kitchen items everyone has
Poison Hemlock [Poison Hemlock]
Households issued major warning over UK's most poisonous plant 'do not touch'
Monty Don [Monty Don]
Monty Don urges gardeners to do key job in August now 'risk' is over
Lavender [Lavender]
Don't come home to find your garden a desert these tough plants will survive and thrive
Weeding of weeds [Weeding of weeds]
Garden weeds will wilt and die if you lay household item on them not vinegar
Ecology compost supply Kitchen waste recycling composter environmentally friendly. The young man throws leftover fruit peel and vegetables reduce waste [Ecology compost supply Kitchen waste recycling composter environmentally friendly. The young man throws leftover fruit peel and vegetables reduce waste]
UK households urged to stop throwing away eggshells and banana skins
  • Stately House, England [Stately House, England]

    Designer's 10 tips to transform garden will 'make it look more expensive'

    Designer Sara Parker has shared her top 10 tips on how you can transform a garden space to 'look...

  • Hydrangeas in garden [Hydrangeas in garden]

    Hydrangeas grow 'fluffier' and 'perkier' flowers with this August mulching tip

    Hydrangeas are known for their big, fluffy flowers, but they can struggle in hot weather

  • lawn in need of help [lawn in need of help]

    Lawns will be lush and green after a drought if one key task is done this summer

    Gardeners are being urged to avoid a simple mistake when caring for their lawns during the...

Frances Tophill in a garden [Frances Tophill in a garden]
Gardeners' World's Frances Tophill says one 'unusual' plant is top performer in her garden
Alan Titchmarsh attends the first day of Hampton Court Palace Flower Show at Hampton Court Palace on July 3, 2011 in London, Eng [Alan Titchmarsh attends the first day of Hampton Court Palace Flower Show at Hampton Court Palace on July 3, 2011 in London, Eng]
Alan Titchmarsh tells gardeners to do key task now to keep rats away all summer
DIY Bird Water Bowl Close-Up, Garden Wildlife Concept [DIY Bird Water Bowl Close-Up, Garden Wildlife Concept]
Households urged to leave water bowl outside homes this summer
Modern lawn mower. Grass clippings get spewed out of a mower pushed around by male gardener working with mower machine [Modern lawn mower. Grass clippings get spewed out of a mower pushed around by male gardener working with mower machine]
Gardeners urged to scatter one common bathroom item on grass to help it grow thicker
Picture of roses in a garden [Picture of roses in a garden]
Roses produce bigger and longer-lasting flowers if gardeners do 1 important task in August
Weeds growing up through bricks in a garden [Weeds growing up through bricks in a garden]
Patio weeds will vanish when sprayed with one natural homemade solution
  • woman painting garden fence [woman painting garden fence]

    Garden fences will be 'painted in minutes' using a 46p item no brushes or spray

    A DIY enthusiast has shared a simple tool that could help you do it quickly.

  • Monty Don [Monty Don]

    Monty Don issues watering advice for 1 plant in August for best and tastiest crop ever

    BBC Gardeners' World host Monty Don has shared watering guidance for one common plant that...

  • Dry lawn in front of house, summer [Dry lawn in front of house, summer]

    Gardener shares best thing to do if your lawn has turned brown in heatwave

    Most gardens are looking worse for wear right now, but a gardener has shared the answer

Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) alert among fallen autumn leaves [Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) alert among fallen autumn leaves]
Rats will flee gardens if you place one powerful natural item outside
Foxes in a garden [Foxes in a garden]
Foxes in your garden - how to humanely keep them away from your green space
Retired Man At Work Pruning Roses On Trellis Arch In Garden At Home [Retired Man At Work Pruning Roses On Trellis Arch In Garden At Home]
BBC Gardeners World expert shares the simple planting job to do this month
Deep pink Rambling Roses growing over a rustic wooden fence in an English cottage garden [Deep pink Rambling Roses growing over a rustic wooden fence in an English cottage garden]
Roses will grow bigger blooms next year with simple task done in August
Garden patio and broom [Garden patio and broom]
Garden patios will be 'spotless' with no weeds if you pour two cheap items on top
Keter Store It Out Nova Outdoor Garden Furniture Storage Shed [Keter Store It Out Nova Outdoor Garden Furniture Storage Shed]
'Large capacity' Keter garden storage box was 'easier to put together than I thought'
Echinacea flowers [Echinacea flowers]
All gardeners must plant vibrant flower in August for colour all autumn long
Baby lettuces [Baby lettuces]
Plant three crops in August for the perfect salad in winter
  • Picture of Japanese maple leaves [Picture of Japanese maple leaves]

    Keep Japanese maples healthy summer through autumn by adding 1 natural item to the soil

    Japanese maples are highly susceptible to summer heat, but applying one natural item to the soil...

Dry lawn in front of house, summer [Dry lawn in front of house, summer]
Your legal rights to still water plants during hosepipe ban
Close-up of tomato plants [Close-up of tomato plants]
Tomatoes will 'fully ripen' in August if you do Monty Don's simple task now
An elderly woman tends to flowers in her backyard. She carefully trims plants while sitting on the grass. A green watering can is nearby under the sun [An elderly woman tends to flowers in her backyard. She carefully trims plants while sitting on the grass. A green watering can is nearby under the sun]
Plants stay alive while you're away with simple watering method
Mowing lawn [Mowing lawn]
Brown lawns will bounce back fast if you do one simple task now
  • plate of pebbles [plate of pebbles]

    Households urged to put plate of pebbles in garden in August

    Households have been urged to put a plate of wet pebbles outside.

  • Picture of a hydrangea flower in a garden [Picture of a hydrangea flower in a garden]

    Hydrangeas will grow perkier and longer-lasting blooms if 1 simple task is done in August

    Hydrangeas might start to show the effects of the summer heatwaves and start to fade, but there...

  • The garden is full of beautiful flowers [The garden is full of beautiful flowers]

    Plants will grow 'double the flowers' if gardeners do simple job right now

    A gardening expert shared the easy and quick task that every gardener can do in August to...

close up water from the hose [close up water from the hose]
How to still water your garden during a hosepipe ban using 1 item
green background with beauty yellow rose and leaves with black spots [green background with beauty yellow rose and leaves with black spots]
Roses 'resist disease' if one simple object is added to the soil in August
Chilli powder [Chilli powder]
Gardeners urged to sprinkle chilli powder in garden in August
European robin on a bird feeder [European robin on a bird feeder]
Gardeners urged to leave two fruits on lawns and bird tables in August
Kitchen tongs serving cooked spaghetti in saucepan [Kitchen tongs serving cooked spaghetti in saucepan]
Brits urged to pour boiled pasta water in garden
Picture of a thick and green lawn [Picture of a thick and green lawn]
Lawns recover faster and grow greener grass if you do 1 simple gardening task in August
Lavender in bloom [Lavender in bloom]
Lavender will grow faster and look better if you do Monty Dons one simple task in August
Wildflowers in gardens [Wildflowers in gardens]
Plant 'drought-tolerant' flowers now after heatwaves turn gardens 'beige'
Wine bottles and glasses on wooden table in garden [Wine bottles and glasses on wooden table in garden]
Brits urged to put wine bottles in their gardens in August
Range Rover & The Times & The Sunday Times Summer Party @ RHS Chelsea Flower Show [Range Rover & The Times & The Sunday Times Summer Party @ RHS Chelsea Flower Show]
Monty Don urges millions of dog owners to stop using 1 item in gardens
Man serving burgers to friends at outdoor barbecue [Man serving burgers to friends at outdoor barbecue]
Households urged to follow '9pm rule' this summer
Gardening. Woman is working in garden of bushes hydrangea. Girl gardener waters flowers with watering can. Flowers are pink, blue and blooming in town [Gardening. Woman is working in garden of bushes hydrangea. Girl gardener waters flowers with watering can. Flowers are pink, blue and blooming in town]
The best time to water your hydrangeas for splendid blooms this month not the morning
Garden secateurs trimming blooming lavender flowers [Garden secateurs trimming blooming lavender flowers]
Gardeners urged to do eight easy tasks before end of August to help plants survive winter
Red Robin on the branch of a tree [Red Robin on the branch of a tree]
Robins will flock to your garden if you don't do one specific task
Senior woman pruning plants in back yard [Senior woman pruning plants in back yard]
3 plants to deadhead in August to reduce the risk of disease and for 'rewarding results'
Blooming lavender flowers detail [Blooming lavender flowers detail]
Out of control lavender will look full and 'bushy' with important task done in August
Colourful mix of potted plants in a summer cottage garden [Colourful mix of potted plants in a summer cottage garden]
UK heatwave horror is bad news for one animal in particular as expert issues warning
home backyard with green grass and sunrays [home backyard with green grass and sunrays]
Revitalise brown lawns after heatwave with 1 easy watering technique
Small patches of green grass surviving amidst dry, dead lawn. The consequences of a heatwave. [Small patches of green grass surviving amidst dry, dead lawn. The consequences of a heatwave.]
People urged to move garden item ahead of the weekend to keep lawn healthy
'Love Your Weekend' TV Show UK - 06 Sep 2020 ['Love Your Weekend' TV Show UK - 06 Sep 2020]
Alan Titchmarsh names his top five drought-resistant plants for your garden this summer
  • Moss growing on sidewalk [Moss growing on sidewalk]

    Patio moss and algae will vanish in days with one natural item no scrubbing

    Moss and algae can be a real pain to remove from a patio, but there is a very simple way to...

One Grey Essex Squirrel [One Grey Essex Squirrel]
Slugs, snails and squirrels will leave plants alone if you make simple watering change
Close up of european robin on tree trunk [Close up of european robin on tree trunk]
Robins will thrive this summer when gardeners leave out common food item now
Gardening gloves in hands during planting flowers in a garden on a sunny day with colorful blooms in the background [Gardening gloves in hands during planting flowers in a garden on a sunny day with colorful blooms in the background]
Gardeners urged to follow 4 golden rules during heatwave
Happy young girl smiling and looking side, sitting on home terrace, holding a mug drinking a hot beverage Hobby and resting leis [Happy young girl smiling and looking side, sitting on home terrace, holding a mug drinking a hot beverage Hobby and resting leis]
Make a small garden look bigger and 'brighter' with simple 15 item
  • Cropped hands of woman planting in garden [Cropped hands of woman planting in garden]

    Gardeners' World urges Brits to plant 'delicious' plant now for crops into the autumn

    It's a fantastic time to sow seeds and plant certain vegetables if you're hoping for a robust...

  • Gay couple gardening [Gay couple gardening]

    RHS warns beloved British favourite may have to be moved

    The RHS has warned that it may have to move the beloved plant as hotter, drier summers make it...

  • Close-up of insects on table [Close-up of insects on table]

    Wasps will stay out of homes and gardens if you use any of these 4 oils

    People often face this mistake when trying to keep these bugs from bothering them in the garden...

European brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) adult rodent mammal emerging from its burrow hole, England, United Kingdom [European brown rat (Rattus norvegicus) adult rodent mammal emerging from its burrow hole, England, United Kingdom]
35C heatwave rats warning as 'numbers soar in last month' but new rules ban traps
Teamwork pruning a tree branch with a saw in the spring garden [Teamwork pruning a tree branch with a saw in the spring garden]
UK legal protections 'could mean 20,000 fine' if you cut wrong tree in garden
Watering the garden. Close-up of garden hose [Watering the garden. Close-up of garden hose]
What to do if your neighbour is watering the garden during a hosepipe ban?
Woman planting lavender in her sunny backyard [Woman planting lavender in her sunny backyard]
Lavender and rosemary can thrive in summer if one simple item is sprinkled on soil
Alan Titchmarsh [Alan Titchmarsh]
Alan Titchmarsh names 'unsung' plant that will thrive in any soil, sun and shade'
Patchy grass, lawn in bad condition and need maintenance. [Patchy grass, lawn in bad condition and need maintenance.]
Lawns will grow thicker and greener you scatter 1 thing on grass
Pooping alley are excreting at public park in evening. [Pooping alley are excreting at public park in evening.]
Your legal rights if a neighbour's cat keeps pooing in your garden
FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival - Day 5 [FT Weekend Oxford Literary Festival - Day 5]
Birds will flock to your garden if you add Bill Oddie's three favourite plants
WORX WG779E.2 40V PowerShare Cordless Lawnmower [WORX WG779E.2 40V PowerShare Cordless Lawnmower]
Cordless lawn mower 'halved the time I spend mowing my lawn'
The Gardeners' World team [The Gardeners' World team]
Gardeners' World star says these 'stressed' plants are a waste of money - buy alternatives
Close up of hand using gardening scissor on vegetable garden [Close up of hand using gardening scissor on vegetable garden]
Tomatoes will grow vigorously and stay pest-free if you plant them with one herb
LONDON - MAY 02: Sir David Attenborough launches the National Moth Recording Scheme at London Zoo on May 2, 2007 in London. The [LONDON - MAY 02: Sir David Attenborough launches the National Moth Recording Scheme at London Zoo on May 2, 2007 in London. The]
Gardeners urged to stop doing one thing now by David Attenborough to protect wildlife
  • black aphids on a green stem with orange flower [black aphids on a green stem with orange flower]

    I got rid of a plant pest infestation in minutes by spraying them with two ingredients

    Earlier this week, I discovered a major pest infestation on my plants. Fortunately, I knew...

  • Finding Harmony: A King's Vision [Finding Harmony: A King's Vision]

    Alan Titchmarsh says 'critical' job must be done before August if you're growing potatoes

    Potatoes are one of the easiest and most rewarding vegetables to grow, but Alan Titchmarsh has...

  • Purple lavender [Purple lavender]

    Gardeners urged to do key task now or risk lavender going 'leggy' this summer

    A gardening expert has urged fellow gardeners to do very important task to their lavender right...