<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Garden-advice ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Nigella Lawson's parasol trees are a beautiful way to create natural shade in the garden – I asked the experts how easy it is to recreate the look at home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nigella-lawson-parasol-trees ANoGqSqs9iVS2qg8UUDL9E Sat, 20 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn these everyday garden features are behind some of the most common neighbour disputes – but there are ways to avoid conflict ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-features-that-cause-neighbour-disputes sbZhp2YT7hDGxjpP4vBgUf Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 2 superhero flowers I always plant to keep pests away from my vegetables – they’re fuss-free and really pretty ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/using-marigolds-and-nasturtiums-to-keep-pests-at-bay V85gdBzL6wHRgxMb56k6FH Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 simple ways to make a north-facing garden feel brighter – these tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-to-make-a-north-facing-garden-feel-brighter vBXK435ApDYxkmRptJuPj8 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 bird-friendly plants that thrive in pots to turn courtyards, balconies and small gardens into an oasis for wildlife ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/bird-friendly-plants-for-pots Kbo9LnVVRL3ofgZna9DX2P Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 patio features that could be decreasing the value of your home, according to property experts – and most are surprisingly easy to fix ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/patio-features-that-could-decrease-the-value-of-your-home HCtABJSyzBBkeF6jQgiGVh Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:42:38 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:15:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with roses in June – the 5 easy tasks to never skip 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<![CDATA[ 5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden that will withstand fickle British weather and inject seaside magic into your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/coastal-plants-to-add-to-a-front-garden PENxApqXVt5fDutdijA9CJ Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 places you should never put a bird feeder in a garden – and where wildlife experts say you should position it instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/5-places-you-should-never-put-a-bird-feeder-in-a-garden-and-where-wildlife-experts-say-you-should-position-it-instead Z97cScbhx8e2w8KRaEbFDG Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don recommends sowing this cottage garden staple now for a Chelsea-inspired display next summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/monty-don-says-sow-foxgloves-and-biennials-in-june sPnCLytXLBTgVFANYccexM Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts are warning that overfeeding your plants can 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https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-plants-for-a-north-facing-balcony-garden gMHF5s9JCoapZozrhEzR8J Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts say the deadline for giving your plants the Chelsea chop is looming – 5 plants to tackle now for extra blooms and late summer colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-you-should-give-the-chelsea-chop PKp8b9P6fLiBN3P6ezqEta Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:09:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ The secret ingredient to help your roses thrive this summer is going to waste in your kitchen – this is how to use this free trick for bigger, better blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/do-roses-like-coffee-grounds eFyY9nGZpXQT9YpoDVzWdk Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with lavender in June – 4 ways to encourage masses of fragrant blooms that last all summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-lavender-in-june XQvsUMKDaGNeqjfpXKh78j Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's luxury-look rattan planters nail the coastal garden trend – these are the plants I'd pair it with for a glorious summer display ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/aldi-belavi-rattan-effect-planter h7fwSqQNeedF3KczQX6Sgi Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:10:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heavy rain can put your bird feeder at a higher risk of spreading disease – this is the fix wildlife experts recommend to keep food dry and birds safe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-feed-birds-in-wet-weather FCgDvaCBFMGrTbSinBRyCG Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is how I hid my wheelie bins in my tiny front garden, and it's super easy to do – plus I've found these alternative solutions for every space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ways-to-hide-wheelie-bins VvUeRVwKsRvztzTidke5dF Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:21:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 5 small front garden upgrades can add serious value to your home, according to estate agents ]]> 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JF9x6zpSirUGeyzXsx4kfG Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your garden –the pros and cons experts say you need to think about ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-you-need-to-know-before-installing-a-raised-planter 2Y2yhehcfMafHmvmFFSHEd Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handy – the simple, time-saving secrets to keep them under control ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-people-with-weed-free-gardens-always-have oefrrgJpaW75Gzi8pQH69D Sun, 07 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don has this beautiful rose growing at Longmeadow – he shares the simple June task he never skips to keep his roses flowering for longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/monty-don-rose-june-task Hj8gW7Ay4mh2o8GhbVQBZb Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/flood-proof-shrubs QvBSDMZBUBFqMA9tzCmkgL Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini flood ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/b-and-q-quick-dam o5gpjn4LbYv82yXXivwBfA Sat, 06 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer long – they are perfect for the filler, thriller, spiller planting rule ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-trailing-plants jfhYahspRnFcJASBnZUoUV Fri, 05 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nesting-materials-to-leave-out-for-birds pzaP7vBxwTfWkDUomsaQ6D Fri, 05 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:34:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-to-prune-in-june AEQionNkzPnqDfAcsDCuSN Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – this is what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/ricky-gervais-foxes-in-garden BB25CXYFQHvY2ShAHbmPiY Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-dahlias-in-june fwci7JNBy8wHxLz57xUEuJ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks that will preserve this year's flowers and start preparing next year's ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-peonies-in-june x2QuKNpx4q5QGnQFSPDKbK Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need watering – experts say these low-maintenance picks will stay lush without the upkeep ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/drought-tolerant-plants-for-front-garden-pots xrsZrymckRSDWWS6QZkHfE Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The heatwave frazzled my seedlings – this is what I'm doing this week to help revive and recover them in time for summer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-revive-heatwave-damaged-seedlings sEcYEE5g5VHa8i4WdYGqEU Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 clever solutions to stop birds pooing on your garden furniture – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-birds-pooing-on-your-garden-furniture zd7ws7E3YYEkpCrwfD633m Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it gets ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-drought-resistant-flowers RBga5nsQQDaVnhzw8WuPQM Sun, 31 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entrance ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-climbing-plants-to-grow-around-your-front-door E3RrwzQgc5NsxTEinNYT5A Sun, 31 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening pros ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-scented-climbing-plants AYdUAxFwwgqgDCrvfFswRh Sun, 31 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-take-root-cuttings-in-water 6JJ3ornxeB77Q3BBLhxtAJ Sat, 30 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-help-birds-in-hot-weather 3jgivRHpnCngXH34hiTokb Sat, 30 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/70-30-planting-rule ZUDCLFQn56P3ubTgh8hAgX Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best weeding tools for every stubborn garden weed – and why one type does not suit all of these pesky garden invaders ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/weeding-tools-for-different-types-of-weed rFTvVqR7gCBMHcYMxPUng9 Fri, 29 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/should-you-water-plants-day-and-night-in-hot-weather RGNG8ueNe9cdKvQY25CgW7 Fri, 29 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-weeds-taking-over-during-no-mow-may 4gy6wFLV8Erq8jLZu8fnQK Thu, 28 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:32:18 +0000