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Night Scented Stock One of the simplest and most rewarding gardening projects for summer is growing Night Scented Stock (Matthiola bicornis) alongside Calendula (Pot Marigolds). Together they provide colour, fragrance, wildlife benefits, and can...

Understanding Ceanothus Pruning Ceanothus, commonly known as California lilac, is a vibrant and hardy shrub native to the western United States. Renowned for its stunning blue and purple flowers, ceanothus blooms in late spring...

Introduction Weeds can quickly become a gardener’s worst nightmare, popping up in the most inconvenient places—from lawns to flower beds, and even around cherished shrubs. Spot treating these pesky invaders is crucial for maintaining...

Introducing Elena: Your Personalized Gardening AI Assistant If you visit your personal section on GardenAdvice.co.uk, you’ll now notice a new button in the bottom right-hand corner called Elena. This upgraded personal gardening AI assistant...

Natural Solutions for Garden Pests: Slugs, Vine Weevil, and Ants Modern gardening is increasingly about working with nature rather than against it. Biological controls such as beneficial nematodes are becoming more important as gardeners...

Introduction Maintaining a patio can be a challenging task, especially when it comes to ensuring that the joints between paving stones remain intact and free from weeds or water damage. If your patio is...

Campanula poscharskyana Planting troughs and long planters can add charm to shadier parts of your garden, offering the perfect opportunity to soften hard landscaping and bring seasonal color closer to your home. In these...

Slug damage Slugs are one of the most common garden pests in the UK and can quickly damage young vegetable plants, hostas, delphiniums, seedlings, salad crops, and many ornamental plants. In damp conditions, slug...