Gardening tips 2024 — Expert reveals seven steps to get your garden summer ready as Brits hail ‘stunning’ Aldi products

AN EXPERT has revealed seven ways you can get your garden summer-ready as we enter the warmer months of the year.

Joshua Houston, garden expert at Household Quotes, highlighted seven crucial steps you should take now, from inspecting your equipment, getting new furniture and tackling weeds.

Joshua said: "Our gardens are an important part of our property, sitting outside in the sun after work sipping a cold drink is a fantastic way to spend an evening.

"In the UK, we know that the hot weather is far and few between, so don't be unprepared for that first period of hot weather."

This comes as Brits have hailed Aldi's "stunning" new range of gardening furniture.

The budget supermarket yesterday launched new products ahead of the summer, including the "stylish and stunning" Roots & Blooms Olive Tree.

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  • Best flowers for those with hay fever

    Chris Bonnett from Gardening Express recommends the following plants for those who suffer from allergies:

    • Roses
    • Yarrow
    • Camellia
    • Geranium
    • Lobelia
    • Fruit trees
    • Conifer
  • Best time to remove weeds revealed

    De-weeding after a spell of rain could save you a lot of time and hassle and lead to a healthier garden, according to One Good Thing.

    You’ll have a much easier time removing weeds when the ground is wet because damp soil is more flexible and should allow you to rip out the root of a weed intact.

    Yes, there is an extra mess but it’s much easier than trying to dislodge weeds when the ground is rock-hard.

    It also minimizes ripping the body from the stem, getting a clean sweep instead.

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    With summer on the way, we will be providing all the advice you need to get your garden ready for the warmer months.

    From deals on furniture to advice to keep your garden healthy, stick with us right here.