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An expert has warned that the current hot and sunny conditions could cause tomatoes to suffer from sunscald, but there's an ...

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Discover three proven ways to keep your garden thriving during extreme heat—including smart mulch choices, DIY shade tricks, ...

Use shade cloth, old sheets, or garden umbrellas to protect sensitive plants from the harsh midday sun. Move potted plants to ...

Brits are being urged to brace for possible summer water shortages as hosepipe bans have already been introduced in some ...

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Water is the best tool against heat. Keeping the soil consistently damp down into the root zone ensures you’re giving plants ...

The Met Office has confirmed that the UK will be hit by another heatwave, with scorching temperatures forecast for the whole ...

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