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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Growing tomatoes in hanging baskets - a step-by-step guide on when to do it, what you’ll need, and how to do it
Did you know that you can grow tomatoes in hanging baskets?
By Lauren Bradbury
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How long do tomatoes take to grow? And how you can speed up the process
The experts have had their say
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to plant hanging baskets - experts reveal the perfect time to add some colour to your outdoor space
Seamlessly connect your home to your garden
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow lettuce so you never have limp and tasteless supermarket salads again
Why waste money on bags of wilted lettuce when you can grow your own at home?
By Kayleigh Dray
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3 ways to use coffee grounds in the garden to deter pests and boost the health of your plants
There is more to coffee grounds than your morning caffeine kick
By Sara Hesikova
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How often should you water plants in February? How to avoid overwatering (or underwatering) your garden
There is a right way and a wrong way to water your garden, and our experts are here to help you avoid the latter...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The hanging basket GYO trend is the new 'it' way to grow veg in a small space
Think your hanging basket is just for flowers? Think again...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Monty Don’s top tip for growing dahlias is a must-try this February
Love dahlias? Monty Don's advice will help you get more flowers for free...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to prune blueberries – and boost how much fruit the bush can grow
Ensure both a healthy bush and more fruit growing on the stems
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow mushrooms at home – 3 of the best and easiest ways to cultivate your own shrooms
How to grow your own mushroom supply grown right at home
By Sara Hesikova
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Garden trends to avoid in 2024 - the outdoor fads experts recommend skipping
If you want your garden to look good for years to come, these are the garden trends to avoid
By Katie Sims
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Plant beading is going viral on TikTok – but this houseplant jewellery trend comes with a warning from experts
The plant beading trend is taking over TikTok – but experts warn against it for more reasons than one
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow your own rosemary in the garden or on a windowsill
How to grow rosemary for herby goodness year after year
By Sara Hesikova
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When to repot houseplants – experts share the best time of year and what signs to look for
And get ready, the best time is nigh...
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to grow and care for blueberries so you never have to buy an overpriced supermarket punnet again
How to grow blueberries for a thriving, healthy plant bursting with fruit
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean garden stones to boost your home's kerb appeal
Understanding how to clean garden stones isn’t a glamorous job, but it will boost your home’s kerb appeal no end
By Amy Hunt
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When to plant rhubarb - experts reveal the perfect time for better-tasting rhubarb
Get the most out of this vegetable (yes, we said vegetable!)
By Lauren Bradbury
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When is the best time to sow grass seed ? The experts tell us all
Find out when to do this job, how to prepare the ground and other top tips to ensure a lush, green lawn
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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When to plant begonia tubers - the perfect time to add these dainty perennials to your garden
Bring your cottage garden to life
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to plant cucumber seeds – the perfect time to ensure a bumper crop for summer salads
Timing is everything, even with these easy-to-care-for crops
By Jullia Joson
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How to grow rhubarb in pots – the easy way to grow your own in a small garden or balcony
Does rhubarb grow well in pots? Anyone short on soil space will be pleased to know the answer is a resounding yes!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you cut the grass in February? We have good news and bad news
This is what the experts had to say
By Lauren Bradbury
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Holly Willoughby’s gardening hack is raising eyebrows on Instagram, but experts are all for it
It might seem New Age, but Holly Willoughby's gardening methods are actually centuries old...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you prune roses in February? Absolutely, if you follow these expert tips
Ever wondered what happens if you prune roses now? We have all the answers...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to prune in the garden in February - prep your plants and trees for Spring
It’s time to get pruning
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you plant daffodils in February? Experts reveal whether the window of opportunity has closed
It's not ideal – but is it possible?
By Sara Hesikova
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Coastal garden ideas are a major trend for 2024 – here's how to add some seaside magic to your outdoor space
Sick of storms ruining your garden? Take inspiration from these coastal garden ideas, stat!
By Kayleigh Dray