Garden 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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Think twice before hanging things on your neighbour's fence – the rules you need to follow to avoid legal action
Solve this common dispute in 4 steps
By Sophie King
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5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quickly
Plant now for a pretty, pink garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colour
Transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat
By Kayleigh Dray
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This £10 Amazon buy will protect your garden birds from dangerous algae this summer – all you need to do is put it in your birdbath
It's an affordable and effective hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 lawn care tasks you must do in April to set your grass up for a strong year of lush green growth
The key jobs to start now
By Sophie King
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This is what you can't put in your garden waste bin under the new recycling rules that come into effect this week
Councils are not required to pick up the following items as part of garden waste collection
By Rebecca Knight
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I swapped my hand fork for this clever cordless garden tool and it's made clearing weeds so much faster and easier
My garden borders and raised beds have never looked tidier
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to feed roses in April for more flowers – experts say you must do this task now
Don't skip this important job
By Sophie King
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These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden with a splash of colour
Liven up your garden's light-starved spaces with these shade-loving plants
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 wildflowers that thrive in the shade and will transform your outdoor space into a glorious cottage garden
Don't let a dark garden ruin your cottage garden dreams
By Holly Reaney
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The simple fence rules that can prevent awkward neighbour disputes – experts share the dos and don'ts
Ignoring them could be legally risky
By Jenny McFarlane
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Wildlife experts say you can feed garden birds leftover cooked pasta
This is how it's best served
By Sophie King
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These garden planning tools are invaluable when it comes to redesigning an outdoor space
Our 6 favourites
By Sophie King
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Are chafer grubs eating your lawn? 3 tell-tale signs that they’re wrecking your grass
And how to get rid of them
By Sophie King
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Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing for thicker, healthier grass
It could make all the difference to how well grass seed grows
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every year
They support pollinators, too
By Sophie King
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7 low-maintenance potted plants to make your front porch smell incredible all summer and boost your kerb appeal too
Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance to your front door
By Jenny McFarlane
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My friends' garden is being invaded by their neighbour's bamboo – this is how they're tackling the super-spreader
And what to do if it happens to your garden
By Sophie King
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I had to do a double-take when I saw Lidl is selling olive trees for under £10 – I’ve never seen them at such a low price
Run, don't walk
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can I put a trellis on my neighbour's fence? The legal rules you must follow before adding a trellis to a boundary fence or risk breaking the law
What you need to know
By Holly Reaney
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This is the best spot to plant jasmine and turn a wall or fence into a fragrant floral display this summer
Encourage as many blooms as possible!
By Sophie King
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I accidentally used hugelkultur to fill my deep planter – and it's saved me a small fortune on soil and my plants are thriving too
It turns out it's a genius, budget-friendly gardening method
By Jenny McFarlane
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A magnolia is the ultimate high-impact plant to buy and plant up this month – this is how I bagged my new plant for a bargain price
Shop cleverly and nab yourself a bargain buy at the garden centre
By Lisa Fazzani
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I recommend these groundcover roses to anyone looking to manage weeds *and* fill their garden borders with fragrance
They’re low-maintenance, too!
By Sophie King
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How to prune properly in early spring – protect your plants while it's still cold with this expert-approved method so your garden thrives in the months to come
Pruning can feel overwhelming, but with some simple kit and a little know-how, you can enjoy a productive and beautiful garden in the year ahead
By Laura Hillier
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The gnome ban has been lifted at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and it's all down to The King
The unexpected stars of this year's event!
By Sophie King
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What to do with perennials in March – these 6 tasks will encourage resilient plants
Add these crucial jobs to your list
By Sophie King


