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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The 4 garden fence colours that can lower your home’s value and make it harder to sell, according to expertsYour fence colour really does matter when trying to sell your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to plant with roses – these 5 companion plants stave off blackfly, hide bare stems and attract beneficial insectsIt's almost peak blackfly season
By Sophie King
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I'm copying my mum's secret recipe to bring goldfinches to her garden – it's all about the right food and key plantsThese colourful little songbirds have needs
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do with strawberry plants in April – 6 key tasks for a bountiful harvest and sweeter fruitDon't forget to complete these important strawberry maintenance jobs this month
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 'one-third rule' is crucial for cutting your grass in April – experts say it'll keep your lawn healthyStick to this cutting height range
By Sophie King
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These 6 dreamy hydrangea varieties are perfect for pots and will transform small outdoor spaces with a cloud of bloomsHydrangeas can thrive in pots, which is ideal if you have a small space
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Giovanna Fletcher is the latest celeb to embrace growing this trending veg at home – experts say they’re one of the best things to grow in a small gardenWe've all caught the spud bug
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 summer bulbs to plant in April – this month is crucial if you want to turn your garden into a colourful paradise7 summer bulbs to plant in April – it's not too late if you act now
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacyThese fuss-free picks create no-effort screening
By Kayleigh Dray
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Garden experts issue a warning to look out for an invasive plant posing a serious threat to native bluebellsNative bluebells need your help
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is what to do if your neighbour is feeding foxes and attracting them to your gardenIf foxes are becoming a nuisance on your property, this is what you can do
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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The RPSB is warning gardeners to stop feeding birds peanuts and seeds, following the spread of deadly disease – this is what to give birds insteadThe warning has been issued following the announcements of the finds of the 2026 Big Garden Birdwatch
By Kezia Reynolds
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best startWant a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
By Kayleigh Dray
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Garden experts urge gardeners to carry out a final check before digging up ‘dead’ plants – save your favourite plants from the binIt will only take you a couple of minutes
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to talk to your neighbours about replacing a fence – avoid falling foul of the law with these tips from legal experts on how to handle the situationHow to approach this potentially tricky situation calmly
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This one simple yet effective April lawn job makes your home instantly more attractive to buyers, say property expertsIt'll make your garden look neater, whether you're selling or not
By Jenny McFarlane
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8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer longFill the night air with fragrance
By Lisa Fazzani
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What to do with peonies in April – key tasks to guarantee glorious fluffy blooms this springTick these jobs off your list!
By Sophie King
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4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to expertsYep, bees have a favourite fence colour, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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If your rosemary plant has gone woody and patchy, garden experts say this is exactly what you need to doGet it in shape for summer
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts say this is the ultimate low-maintenance filler plant to plug tricky holes in your garden borders with colourThis beautiful, easy-to-care-for shrub is also a favourite amongst pollinators
By Kezia Reynolds
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Think twice before hanging things on your neighbour's fence – the rules you need to follow to avoid legal actionSolve 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 quicklyPlant 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 colourTransform 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 birdbathIt'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 growthThe 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 weekCouncils are not required to pick up the following items as part of garden waste collection
By Rebecca Knight


