<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Pruning-and-planting ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/pruning-and-planting Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ 5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more private and welcoming without blocking out light ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-make-an-overlooked-front-garden-feel-private JoFLAoimSRj2VAsvwwdveg Sat, 23 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pocket woodlands are the secret to transforming shady garden corners – these are the easy planting tricks I learned from an RHS Chelsea garden designer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/how-to-create-a-pocket-woodland-in-your-garden wevbkESqDNcfteeerKWDvg Sat, 23 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you plant peonies in May? These fluffy peony varieties can still be planted now if you act fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/can-you-plant-peonies-in-may LspJTtCRAHhJR3jaPaf825 Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 unusual annual climbers to plant now – cover ugly fences and overlooked corners in beautifully unique blooms all summer long ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/unusual-annual-climbing-plants xqknqTnEatNjyMB9CaErVN Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 plants that help prevent flooding – RHS Chelsea-approved recommendations for a floodproof garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-that-help-prevent-flooding BiGyenk5WqMdRsHjFe7LH Thu, 21 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden trends that are actually achievable at home – and work in small gardens, too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/rhs-chelsea-flower-show-2026-trends Cq6hGwRKGE8E3bcnNzpKiX Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 09:17:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer long ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/container-flowers-to-plant-in-may enW9YCF5RxNrLZeWJsiwWV Tue, 19 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Where to buy seeds online – these 5 retailers have given me the best results in the garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/where-to-buy-seeds-online D4wBGuNEzsdx6S77kijEWk Sun, 17 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfully ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/things-pro-gardeners-learned-about-growing-tomatoes NkkdNXTJFG89QAJoh63vr3 Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/compost-blocks-for-sowing-seeds 3ELi2StYXDXoDVemsHcPAc Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighbours – they're natural screening tricks that experts swear by ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-planting-to-shelter-your-garden-seating PKW5bQQP447fMFHEipZbtQ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, fence toppers – this fast-growing shrub does a much better (and prettier) job of screening my garden and giving me plenty of privacy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/photinia-red-robin-privacy-plant xwwPtVgbPNpxabKkEpiCh3 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 14:24:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/destructive-plants-to-never-grow iY9JG7cbxXCMwUmubCg8rh Sat, 09 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displays that'll wow the neighbours ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-climbing-plants-for-a-front-garden uTowkH8CdkuF4DQHxvjttg Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fast-growing-flowers-to-sow-in-may WATdjbWoDM9ksUKALV4Z6M Fri, 08 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliage ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/plants-to-prune-in-may KZ9qA9RE2TD8MV8Dk764YR Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-clematis o4uR9oNvYJ7sxRnYUM2GwQ Thu, 07 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:43:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-attract-wrens-to-your-garden 6esS2TepwNo9AgUe3ksTTU Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 16:42:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/bamboo-alternatives-for-privacy mNi2CAV7n3fHxN2Ayx9eRA Tue, 05 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:39:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient garden – these varieties thrive in warm weather ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/drought-tolerant-shrubs-to-plant-in-may cJMsJauNhaQoDPDQD5npom Sat, 02 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with hydrangeas in May – 4 tasks that will give the blooms a boost and bolster your shrub's resilience ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-hydrangeas-in-may fVEiQ4BiTtv4WXUJ4QKDVK Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 of the best cottage garden plants for pots – nail the whimsical planting scheme wherever you've got room for containers ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-cottage-garden-plants-for-pots Cz9NukWJ55ZQ7F6tsK2MKm Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:29:29 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 7 peony lookalikes are just as show-stopping, but they are much lower maintenance and bloom for so much longer ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/peony-lookalikes yLLk6mmNnPdzePZa54ejrG Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a gardening editor and I’m waving goodbye to my lawn – Here’s why and what we're doing instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/waving-goodbye-to-my-lawn k4mfvUJMEmrqopnw9d6jEX Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with star jasmine in April – these 4 tasks will boost flowering and growth for the summer ahead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-star-jasmine-in-april RD6GKnx8o4JJHCkZcTyGXj Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 climbing roses that guarantee a beautiful, fragrant screen of blooms for summer privacy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-climbing-roses-for-privacy RaSDvQkQc2ujraRPpN3djC Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to fertilise your peonies in April – garden experts share their top feeding tips for bigger, better blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-fertilise-peonies-in-april 2Aj8CtB5uHs9aJezKbdQ66 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My mum always has show-stopping climbing plant displays, and this plant is the fast-growing star of her garden trellis – it's the perfect low-maintenance privacy plant ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/passion-flower-for-privacy M8ZYTStW5R5WR6TVbi3MKQ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:41:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to plant with roses – these 5 companion plants stave off blackfly, hide bare stems and attract beneficial insects ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-plant-with-roses fQtpnHw6RBHW3nrRuR5Av6 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 6 dreamy hydrangea varieties are perfect for pots and will transform small gardens and outdoor spaces with a cloud of blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-hydrangea-varieties-for-pots EYZkUhvRHw4YXMJmyQUubB Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:25:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy – these fuss-free picks create no-effort screening ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-low-maintenance-evergreen-shrubs-for-year-round-privacy x4CfZFnEZsRMiojP53pa6k Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Monty Don says now is the moment to plant sweet peas outside – and shares how to set them up for a summer of tumbling, fragrant blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/monty-don-plant-sweet-peas-outside-in-april h6cgLWkw5bneA9TjEh42JW Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What to do with peonies in April – key tasks to guarantee glorious fluffy blooms this spring ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-to-do-with-peonies-in-april 7iSx5K9ixGYzMKwk5DiCA9 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colour – and transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/flowering-plants-for-privacy Ui9yG5XMHMVcuqj9MN4mki Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden – they'll create a colourful haven where nothing else will grow ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/shade-loving-perennials NY3ESvb32PDCWm2T5a39DK Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 7 low-maintenance plants for pots will make your front porch smell incredible all summer long – they'll boost your kerb appeal too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/fragrant-low-maintenance-plants-for-pots-for-a-front-porch PE6b26rHdx9q7HfoSBYLpg Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:28:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge risk – experts are warning that trimming them too early could cause irreversible damage ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/stone-fruit-tree-winter-pruning-warning FQmdk5shJoRDD8R9jcZEUH Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm a gardening expert and I keep my vegetable garden growing all year round by planting these crops in autumn – they're delicious and easy to grow! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-im-planting-in-my-vegetable-garden-in-autumn ivmUHCsmEfoSPutrpEz3hJ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This £6 long-handled bulb planter made light work of planting my spring bulbs for next year – I'll never get down on my hands and knees again ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/qvc-long-handled-bulb-planter wpT4Fdrwvf6WFgiFRTA23n Tue, 07 Oct 2025 11:01:23 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do instead to achieve brilliant spring blooms ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/bulb-planting-mistakes LX8o3R75nCW4kSAnheMfUo Tue, 16 Sep 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 of the most unusual spring bulbs to plant this autumn that will surprise you when they bloom ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/unusual-spring-bulbs-to-plant 7UA8bNWymbHzs5d8SgGHwT Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This centuries-old Native American planting trick is ideal for small gardens – and it delivers bumper crops ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/three-sisters-planting NqtyVvQoZGbTst98QnJ6vT Sun, 24 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the 8-8-8 lavender pruning technique the 'foolproof' secret to better blooms? ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/8-8-8-lavender-pruning-technique WC3GPLn9Q8uB3YkSKkE45U Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the difference between pruning shears and scissors in the garden – they’re both essentials, but they have different strengths ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-tools/difference-between-pruning-shears-and-scissors KmVCtYDy2Mf87cWVRze86Z Mon, 23 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees love ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-borage QKpupSL7gusAGuWtMUXMu Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to grow gooseberries – everything you need to know about planting, watering and pruning these fruiting favourites ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-grow-gooseberries oKSUTJCB2KSA7NkBrQcpb6 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m seeing this colour in every beautiful planting scheme this summer – and Zoe Ball nails the look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/zoe-ball-purple-planting-trend jZXavaQL9fNnkDSuiFnWF3 Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:10 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to make a wigwam plant support for vertical planting – this simple DIY is a space-saving essential for growing vegetables and climbers in small gardens ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-make-a-wigwam-plant-support JDeSNpwZ9bKJsqHKMkNz53 Wed, 14 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Screen your garden on a budget with these affordable privacy solutions – from salvaged materials to clever growing techniques ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/budget-garden-screening-ideas TXRKwALuXRpMZgbEG5YkGg Fri, 25 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was introduced to this clever heart-shaped trowel 2 months ago, and now I'll never garden without it – it's made planting seedlings so easy ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/new-burgon-and-ball-heart-shaped-planting-trowel zjEpzbgMSBFPBAvqN7YF9L Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:10 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:08:21 +0000