Garden Ideas advice
Our garden advice covers everything from jobs to do each month to how to lay decking and make compost. If you are landscaping your space or just pottering in your plot, we have all your garden questions answered
Garden advice
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each type
Top picks for every season
By Sophie King
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Step aside, hydrangeas, there is a chic new ‘it’ plant for 2026, and it’s the perfect low-effort way to add impact to a garden
We're celebrating the year of the cabbage
By Kezia Reynolds
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp garden
It thrives in wet, clay soil
By Sophie King
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Can I prune my neighbour's tree? Only if you check these 4 things first, warn legal experts
Ignoring them could be legally risky
By Sophie King
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The rain killed my friend's pot plants, so I told her to try this £6 solution – now, her container plants are thriving (even in torrential downpours!)
It's so simple, but *so* effective
By Sophie King
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summer
Get your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
By Lisa Fazzani
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Sow brassicas like kale and cauliflower indoors now for productive, tasty crops
6 types to start in February
By Sophie King
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6 old-fashioned plants making a big comeback in 2026 – expect bold colour and beautiful blooms
Show these grandma-style plants some love
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts say you can plant allium bulbs in February – but you'll get better results with this variety
Missed the autumn planting window? Right this way...
By Sophie King
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Garden experts want you to use this ingredient from your fridge to get rid of garden pests – the all-natural method works a treat
The natural way to get rid of pests
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 fast-growing climbing plants for privacy that you can plant now
Our top flowering and evergreen picks
By Sophie King
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These 4 garden trends aren’t worth the investment in 2026, say experts
It's official, folks: some garden trends are best avoided...
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 unique bulbs to plant in February for stunning summer displays
From pineapple lilies to striking gladioli
By Sophie King
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12 jobs to do in the garden in February that will guarantee a productive 2026
Planting, pruning and maintenance tasks
By Sophie King
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8 vegetables you can plant under cloches in February – sow these crops now for early harvests
The 2026 growing season starts now!
By Sophie King
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This popular potted plant drainage hack is doing more harm than good to your plants, experts warn
Just because it's popular, doesn't mean it's a good idea...
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 of the best bulbs to plant in February for red blooms – ruby, crimson and burgundy options for showstopping summer displays
Plant these bulbs, tubers and corms now
By Sophie King
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Birdscaping is the secret tool wildlife experts are using to attract more birds to their gardens – here’s the easy way you can do it, too
Make wildlife a priority in 2026
By Kezia Reynolds
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Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge risk
Don't make this mistake!
By Sophie King
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10 garden pond ideas for a tranquil, nature-friendly space
From container setups to bespoke designs
By Sophie King
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The garden maintenance jobs hedgehog experts wish you'd stop doing – protect these garden visitors by avoiding these spring tidy-up mistakes
Avoid putting hedgehogs in harm's way by thinking twice about routine garden jobs and tasks
By Lisa Fazzani
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Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefits
It's the future of sustainable gardening
By Sophie King
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Where to buy seed potatoes to start growing your own spuds – 5 of the best stockists
From classic favourites to disease-resistant varieties
By Sophie King
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Wildlife experts want you to dig a patch of soil in your garden this month – robins will thank you for it
This easy task won't take you long either
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 things people who attract lots of birds to their gardens always have, according to wildlife experts
This is what birds *really* want you to put in your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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This short window is the best time to buy dahlias, according to experts– don’t leave it too late to get your hands on the most striking varieties
Now is the perfect time to buy your dahlias, don't miss out!
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 plants to cut back hard in midwinter for better growth, flowers and fruit
More is *more* if you want abundant displays this year
By Sophie King


