Latest articles by Kayleigh Dray
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5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more privateand without blocking out light
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5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plantsThese expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore
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These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)They can quickly take over your borders if you’re not careful...
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Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow MaySome smart tips to make your garden less comfortable for rats
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Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exceptionIt’s a popular garden hack, but could it actually harm birds?
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I’m a gardening editor and I’m waving goodbye to my lawn – Here’s why and what we're doing insteadWe’re creating something softer, wilder, and far more forgiving...
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April is peak slug and snail season – here's how to protect your plants before it's too late with these simple expert tipsA few timely steps now can save your plants from serious damage later....
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The biggest reason why your grass seed isn't growing – and the easiest way to fix itThe real problem is often hidden beneath the surface...
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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacyThese fuss-free picks create no-effort screening
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best startWant a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
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If your rosemary plant has gone woody and patchy, garden experts say this is exactly what you need to doGet it in shape for summer
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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colourTransform an overlooked garden into a private retreat
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What to do with a spider plant in April to stop brown tips and set it up for a season of healthy growthIt'll produce lots of spiderettes too
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Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing for thicker, healthier grassIt could make all the difference to how well grass seed grows
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What to do with a peace lily in March – these simple care tips will guarantee glossy leaves and encourage flowering this springYour plant babies need a little extra TLC this month. Here's what you need to know...
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One careless cut to your plants this spring could mean fewer flowers and lacklustre growth – garden experts share how to avoid making this easy mistakeEager to get pruning now that spring has arrived? Garden experts have a warning for you...
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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 summerSteer clear of these spring lawncare mistakes...
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If you have a woody hydrangea, it can be fixed say experts – this is how to revive yours and get an abundance of blooms again this summerStuck with woody, leggy plants that produce fewer flowers each year? Here's what you need to do about it...
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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do insteadThey’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...
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Don't plant your begonia tubers until you read this – avoid these common mistakes if you want lots of big blooms this summerWondering what went wrong with your tuberous begonias? It's likely you made one of these classic mistakes...
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This is the best way to overseed a lawn full of moss in spring – experts share their simple method to bring your grass back to lifeMossy lawn getting you down? Here's how to overseed it and get the grassy verge of your dreams...
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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do instead
They’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...
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20 of the best trees for small gardens – flowering, fruiting and privacy optionsOur top picks
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Your birth month has a specific flower – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your gardenBirth flowers are enjoying a quiet revival right now. Here's what you need to know about yours...
