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Potato and tomato blight

Pippa Greenwood offers a timely warning for the dreaded tomato and potato blight.
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Jobs to do now

Now's really the time to get out and get busy in the garden. Remember to keep any new plantings well watered especially on hot days.
Wildlife Watch

Butterflies and caterpillars

As a gardener there are a few garden ‘pests’ that can wreak havoc on our plants such as caterpillars. But before you reach for that insecticide take a few moments to really think about what you are doing

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Photo of the Month

Congratulations to Hayley Bromley who wins our Photo of the Month for June with her lovely forget-me-not photo.

Why not upload your favourite garden photo for a chance to win in July!

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Most asked questions of the month

Can you tell me the best way to remove, hopefully permanently, mushrooms from our lawn? They are all over the lawn.

Do you have any suggestions as to how to stop squirrels from digging into my patio planters and making a real mess?

I have put a mobile pond in the garden and wondered if I could put a water lily in it but without its roots in any soil?

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Richard's tip of the week

It’s a great time to trim hedges. Try to cut the sides at a slight angle so the bottom is a bit wider than the top. This helps strengthen the hedge and also lets more light reach the base which helps it grow better.

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