Garden Ideas advice
Our garden advice covers everything from jobs to do each month to how to lay decking and make compost. If you are landscaping your space or just pottering in your plot, we have all your garden questions answered
Garden advice
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When should you aerate your lawn? How to identify the best time to ensure a thriving lawn
Aerating your lawn is a sure way to help it thrive - but when's the best time to do it?
By Katie Sims
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Growing potatoes in grow bags is one of the best crops for small gardens (if you follow our expert tips, of course)
Spuds, spuds, glorious spuds! They're incredibly simple to grow – especially if you use grow bags
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can bio-washing powder kill weeds? Yes, but it comes with a warning from experts
The secret to a weed-free patio is already under your sink
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow potatoes – a simple guide for homegrown spuds
Learn how to grow potatoes like a pro and you'll enjoy a homegrown crop of this versatile veg in no time
By Rachel Crow
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How to grow perfect roses – the founder of Grace Rose Farm shares her 5 secrets to beautiful blooms
If you want to learn how to grow roses like a pro (and perfect roses at that), look this way...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you use bathwater to water plants? Experts reveal how it can work wonders on your greenery
Cut water consumption and make the most of a natural fertiliser in one go
By Sara Hesikova
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When to prune eucalyptus - Experts reveal the perfect time to ensure optimum health
Timing is everything
By Lauren Bradbury
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Cleaning patio slabs with washing powder - Can you do it and is it safe?
The experts have had their say on this divisive technique
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow vegetables in a small garden: an expert guide to a bountiful crop in a tiny space
You don't need lots of soil space to grow your own fruit and veg
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to propagate a rubber plant - expand your houseplant collection for free
Why have just one rubber plant when you can have loads?
By Holly Reaney
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9 of the best upcycled planter ideas to turn unwanted items into prized pots for the garden
How to repurpose no longer needed household items in the garden without throwing them out
By Sara Hesikova
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5 plants to avoid planting in your garden if you have hay fever – and what to plant instead, according to gardening experts
Consider these alternatives for a hay-fever-friendly garden
By Jullia Joson
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How to use old kitchen pots and pans in the garden – 5 clever ways to repurpose them
Don't get rid of your old pots as they're full of gardening potential
By Sara Hesikova
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5 balcony garden mistakes that small-space dwellers should avoid, according to experts
Avoid these balcony garden mistakes for a thriving balcony garden
By Lauren Bradbury
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Garden experts reveal the exact time you should mow your lawn after winter
Wondering when to cut your grass after winter? We’ve got you covered
By Katie Sims
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When to plant gladiolus bulbs – the sweet spot to avoid frost but make it in time for vibrant blooms in summer
This is the perfect timing for planting gladiolus bulbs this year for abundant summer blooms
By Sara Hesikova
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How to prune bay trees - 5 quick and easy steps to cut back bushes and topiaries
It’s time to whip out those secateurs…
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to prune bay trees to improve both their shape and health
Every question you've had about pruning bay trees, answered by the garden experts
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The clever indoor spring bulb hack that will fill your garden with colour for years to come
If you're not doing this already, you really should be
By Amy Hunt
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All you need to help your orchid plant thrive is an old potato – an ingenious hack or a myth?
Can you use an old potato to help your orchid plant thrive? Experts reveal whether it’s an ingenious hack or a simply a myth
By Sara Hesikova
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Aerating shoes are going viral as an easy way to care for your lawn - but do they work?
They might not *look* stylish, but are they effective when it comes to caring for your green space?
By Amy Hunt
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How to plant gladiolus bulbs for bright and beautiful summer blooms
Everything you need to know about planting gladiolus bulbs to have vibrant flowering plants this summer
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean rattan furniture - an easy step-by-step guide
Yes, you really should give your rattan furniture a sponge bath…
By Lauren Bradbury
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March lawn care tips – what you need to do to take care of your lawn once winter’s over
Revive your lawn after harsh winter conditions
By Sara Hesikova
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5 clever ways to use eggshells in your garden to help your flower beds flourish and deter pests
Create a thriving garden at no extra cost
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for a rubber plant – the almost unkillable houseplant
Low maintenance and fast-growing, the rubber plant is the perfect choice for beginners and ideal for making a statement in a home
By Holly Reaney
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How long do strawberries take to grow? How to make sure yours are ruby red and Wimbledon-ready
Look this way if you're not sure when to plant strawberries
By Kayleigh Dray