Advices Archive | March 2026

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March 31st
- These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden – they'll create a colourful haven where nothing else will grow
March 30th
- How to straighten lawn edges for a perfectly manicured lawn – 4 simple steps that any gardener can master
March 29th
- The simple fence rules that can prevent awkward neighbour disputes – experts share the dos and don'ts so you don't get into legal hot water
March 27th
- What to do with a spider plant in April to stop brown tips and set it up for a season of healthy growth – it'll produce lots of spiderettes too
- Are chafer grubs eating your lawn? 3 tell-tale signs that they’re wrecking your grass – and how to get rid of them
March 26th
- Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing – garden experts say it's vital for thicker, healthier grass
- Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every year
March 25th
- These 7 low-maintenance plants for pots will make your front porch smell incredible all summer long – they'll boost your kerb appeal too
- My friends' garden is being invaded by their neighbour's bamboo – this is how they're tackling the super-spreader and what you should do if it happens to your garden
March 24th
- 7 shrubs that thrive on neglect – these easy-going varieties still add vibrant colour but only require minimal TLC
March 23rd
- Can I put a trellis on my neighbour's fence? The legal rules you must follow before adding a trellis to a boundary fence or risk breaking the law
- This is the best spot to plant jasmine and turn a wall or fence into a fragrant floral display this summer
March 22nd
- I accidentally used hugelkultur to fill my deep planter – and it's saved me a small fortune on soil and my plants are thriving too
- This style of bed frame is known to 'disrupt sleep and well-being' according to the experts – here's what to avoid and what to choose instead
March 21st
- A magnolia is the ultimate high-impact plant to buy and plant up this month – this is how I bagged my new plant for a bargain price, and you can too
- I recommend these groundcover roses to anyone looking to manage weeds *and* fill their garden borders with fragrance – they’re low-maintenance, too!
- How to prune properly in early spring – protect your plants while it's still cold with this expert-approved method so your garden thrives in the months to come
March 20th
- What to do with perennials in March – these 6 tasks will encourage resilient plants that grow and flower better than ever
March 19th
- The one thing you shouldn't do with jasmine right now if you want it to flower well in the summer – experts are warning that this mistake could cost this year's blooms
- 5 things people with tidy coffee corners always have in their kitchen – combining practical storage and café-inspired elements
March 18th
- This is the time to plant blueberries for the best harvests this summer – don't wait or you'll miss out on punnets of juicy fruit
- Is your at-home coffee coming out bitter? It could be down to these coffee machine mistakes – I've seen them all in my time testing coffee makers for a living
- Granular vs liquid lawn fertiliser – this is the type that will green your grass the fastest, according to lawn experts
March 17th
- How I'm planning to transform my garden into a Mediterranean oasis this summer with fragrant flowers, terracotta tones and simple, budget-friendly outdoor decor swaps
- 5 clever ways I’m reusing egg cartons in my garden this spring – they're saving me both time and money when planting up this March
- 5 ways to stop squirrels from digging up your potted plants – smart and humane ways to stop them destroying your bulb displays
March 16th
- How to spot a rose sucker – and remove it before it sucks the life out of your plant
March 15th
- What I look for when buying a coffee machine, as an expert reviewer who’s spent hundreds of hours testing different coffee makers
- My patio was covered in grime after winter – this one cleaner worked wonders at getting my limestone slabs gleaming again
March 13th
- These are the 4 things you should never do to your lawn in spring – experts say avoid doing these in March and you'll have thicker, healthier grass for summer
- This is the one rambling rose to plant now for beautiful fragrance and privacy all summer long – garden designers say it’ll cover a fence or trellis in no time
March 12th
- 5 things people with tidy ottoman beds always do – prevent messy chaos and make finding items easy and stress-free
- How to lay turf in spring – 6 foolproof steps to a strong new lawn that's ready to use by summer
March 11th
- This might be the most whimsical cottage garden plant I've ever seen – it thrives in shade and damp soils
- 5 perennial plants to divide in March to fill your garden borders for free ready for summer
March 10th
- What I do to my lawn in March (and what I leave until later in spring) – and it's what garden experts advise too
March 9th
- If you've got bulbs in your lawn, you'll need to be extra careful when it comes to the first mow of the year – here's when to do it, according to experts
March 8th
- If you want to attract sparrows to your garden, you need this bird box – wildlife experts say this fussy visitor has very specific needs
March 6th
- Don't forget to prune your roses before the window closes – experts are warning it could make all the difference to this year's flowers
March 5th
- I'm blocking weeds before they sprout by using this old newspaper trick in my garden borders – it's a super easy, expert-backed method to stop them in their tracks
- How to prepare your garden for spring – 9 tasks that will refresh your beds, borders and outdoor furniture for the year ahead
- As a Gardens Editor, I always water freshly sown seeds with this Amazon mister so that I don’t kill them – for under £6, it’s a must-have
March 4th
- This simple yet annoying laundry drying mistake could be ruining your clothes – laundry experts reveal the clever tweaks to prevent it
March 3rd
- You'd swear these roses were peonies – but the difference is they'll bloom all summer long if you plant them now
March 2nd
- 6 surprising things you can clean in a dishwasher – the ultimate cheat sheet for lazy cleaners
- 7 lawn diseases that could be eating your grass – identify and treat them before they take over
March 1st
- I'm beating weeds to it by adding this flowering ground cover plant to my borders now – experts say it's so effective at stopping them in their tracks