Advice Archive | May 2026

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May 31st
- 5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it gets
- 5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entrance
- 5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening pros
May 30th
- The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look professionally designed and fuller all year round
May 29th
- The best weeding tools for every stubborn garden weed – and why one type does not suit all of these pesky garden invaders
May 28th
- 6 clever ways to stop weeds taking over your garden during No Mow May – garden experts share exactly what to do to keep them under control
- If you don't plant your dahlias this deep, then you could end up with floppy stems and fewer flowers, say experts – this is the golden rule to follow
May 27th
- Why is my hydrangea not growing? These are the most common causes and how to fix it fast so yours blooms beautifully this summer
May 26th
- 7 fast-growing seeds to sow directly outdoors in May for a garden bursting with flowers by summer
May 25th
- 5 reasons why your peonies aren’t blooming – and the simple fixes pro gardeners swear by
May 24th
- My neighbour complained that our tree was ruining her garden's light – here's the expert-approved way I handled it
May 23rd
- Pocket woodlands are the secret to transforming shady garden corners – these are the easy planting tricks I learned from an RHS Chelsea garden designer
May 22nd
- 7 natural predators to encourage into your garden to keep pests away from your plants and control weeds too – no harsh chemicals needed
- Can you plant peonies in May? These fluffy peony varieties can still be planted now if you act fast
May 21st
- 5 unusual annual climbers to plant now – cover ugly fences and overlooked corners in beautifully unique blooms all summer long
May 20th
- Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping the persistent weed in its tracks with these simple tips
May 19th
- 7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer long
May 18th
- The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right now – and one is crucial for this year's chicks
May 16th
- How to clean algae off a fence with white vinegar – 3 quick and easy steps the experts swear by to make your fence look good as new
- This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfully
May 15th
- 7 genius ways to use your front garden for more than just parking your car – garden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty
- I'm a garden editor with a tiny outdoor space – these genius 'compost blocks' are what I'm using to fill my garden with flowers this summer
May 14th
- These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighbours – they're natural screening tricks that experts swear by
- Experts are urging gardeners to leave dandelions in their lawns this May – 4 benefits of the underrated garden weed, and why they're more crucial than ever
May 12th
- Do you sleep on your front? Sleep experts warn you really shouldn't – this is the simple fix they recommend for a better night's rest
May 8th
- 6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colour
May 7th
- 5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliage
- How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every year
May 6th
- How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllers
May 5th
- 6 alternatives to bamboo for privacy that won’t take over your garden – these non-invasive planting choices will stay firmly in bounds and provide dense screening
May 4th
- Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow May
May 3rd
- How to talk to your neighbours about building a pergola – avoid falling foul of the law and awkward neighbour disputes with these tips from experts
May 2nd
- 6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient garden – these varieties thrive in warm weather
May 1st
- Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected species