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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How to get rid of weeds naturally – 6 ways to banish weeds from your garden without resorting to chemicals
That's right: weeds can be controlled without resorting to weedkillers or chemicals (which is great news for your garden)
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to care for a string of turtles - it's often overlooked but is the ultimate houseplant for shelf displays
This dainty houseplant is full of character and looks stunning trailing down the side of a shelf in a decorative pot
By Holly Reaney
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What is mindful gardening? The calming practice to introduce into your weekend routine
Forget meditation, mindful gardening is the way to get your garden under control and find a little inner peace
By Jayne Dowle
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How to grow pumpkins for a successful harvest in time for Halloween
Gardening experts share an easy guide to growing your own pumpkins
By Sara Hesikova
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Kelly Hoppen reveals her clever and affordable tip for covering unsightly outdoor paving – it's easier than you think
Create beautiful borders on a budget
By Jullia Joson
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When to repot sunflower seedlings to ensure a sunny display this blooming season
Size really does matter
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow melons – a step-by-step guide to cultivating the perfect summer snack, according to experts
Ensure a bumper crop, even in the UK
By Jullia Joson
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What to do with amaryllis after flowering to make sure their vibrant blooms come back every year
A step-by-step guide to post-flowering amaryllis care approved by gardening experts
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean green off fence – restore your fence to its former glory with these expert-recommended tips
Restore your fence in time for summer
By Jullia Joson
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When to prune magnolia to maintain the size and shape of this opulent ornamental
Pruning at the wrong time could spell disaster for your magnolia
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to lay turf - Experts reveal the perfect time to give fresh turf the best chance of success
Choose the wrong time and you won’t get the results you’re after
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to prune laurel - experts reveal the perfect time to cut back laurel and keep the size and shape in check
You don't want to break the law, after all...
By Lauren Bradbury
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Should you fertilise roses? Everything you need to know about boosting blooms
Our expert guide to fertilising roses teaches you exactly when and how to feed your flowers for the best possible results
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to take sweet pea cuttings for an endless supply of vibrant summertime blooms, according to gardening experts
Who wouldn't want a continuous supply of this gorgeous climber?
By Jullia Joson
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How to grow sweet peas in pots to add colour and vibrancy to your patio this summer
Sweet peas grow beautifully in pots… as long as you can offer them what they need
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to stop birds eating grass seed – 7 foolproof methods to protect your freshly sown lawn, according to experts
They're easy and effective
By Jullia Joson
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The Chelsea chop is the clever gardening hack that'll give you more flowers than ever
Monty Don's tried-and-tested gardening hack is the secret to longer-lasting blooms...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to do with bulbs after flowering to ensure your spring and summer blooms come back year after year
Patience is key
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to lift daffodil bulbs - Experts reveal the perfect time to dig up and store daffodil bulbs for next year
Timing is everything
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to plant in May – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month
Your May planting guide
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant out bedding plants for beautiful and vibrant garden borders this spring, according to experts
Wait until the last frost has passed
By Jullia Joson
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How does flame weeding work? Experts share how effective getting rid of weeds with fire is and whether it’s safe to do
Should you be using fire to rid your garden of weeds?
By Sara Hesikova
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Are you pinching your sweet peas? Gardening experts say you really should be for bigger blooms this summer
The underrated technique experts swear by
By Jullia Joson
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5 roses every small garden should have for an outdoor space that is bold, beautiful, and fragrant
Add beauty to even the most compact of spaces
By Jullia Joson
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How to get rid of midges – 5 ways to banish the pesky pests from your garden
Experts reveal how to solve midges infestations and stop the pests from coming into your outdoor space
By Sara Hesikova
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Lawn care calendar - a month-by-month guide to keep your lawn luscious and green all year round
April is a busy month
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to do with bluebells after flowering to ensure their pretty blooms keep adorning your garden year after year
The fool-proof guide to post-flowering bluebell care approved by gardening experts
By Sara Hesikova