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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The red creeping thyme lawn is a beautiful new take on traditional grass – here's how to grow one
It's effortless and unique
By Sophie King
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Mary Berry’s favourite flower to grow in the garden is a low-maintenance winter bloomer - and you can plant it right now
These gorgeous purple blooms will brighten up your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove algae from garden walls in five steps – and the cleaning product experts rave about for tackling it fast
Experts share their top tips for getting garden walls algae-free
By Katie Sims
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How and when to fertilise peonies for bigger, brighter blooms, according to experts
Find out everything you need to know about fertilising peonies and how to boost their beautiful blooms for longer
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 fragrant shrubs that will fill your garden with a gorgeous scent this summer
Add an extra dimension to your outdoor space with these scented shrubs
By Kezia Reynolds
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How much to spend on a lawn mower – the ideal price range for small, medium and large gardens
I checked in with home improvement experts to find out
By Sophie King
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5 things you should never put in your garden waste bin – experts warn these items could land you with a £400 fine
You should avoid these waste items at all costs
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 reasons why your grass seed isn’t growing and what you can do to help, according to garden experts
For a lush, green lawn, you have to ensure the conditions are just right
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to sow a clover lawn for an effortless, wildlife-friendly garden – the bees will love you for it
You can get started this month
By Sophie King
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What to do with tulips after flowering – and the one mistake gardeners make that will ruin next year's blooms
These three tips will increase their chances of flowering again
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn gardeners not to neglect this important task this weekend – how to get it right to help your plants survive the warm spring weather
Some experts are calling it a mini spring drought
By Sophie King
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Bees love these two flower colours say gardening experts – plant these blooms to do your bit for pollinators
Want to attract more bees? Experts say these two flower colours are the secret…
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant beetroot seedlings outside – and one clever way to tell if the soil is warm enough
Timing is key if you want them to survive the move
By Sophie King
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Lawn care calendar – the tasks you should be doing each month to guarantee healthy grass all year round
Our expert-approved, month-by-month guide
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to stratify seeds – gardening pros swear by this secret to a thriving garden
This little-known secret is a must for a lush garden this year
By Kayleigh Dray
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This patio cleaning hack is going viral on TikTok – but garden experts warn it will do more harm than good
Salt and vinegar may work for your chippy order, but it should go nowhere near your patio paving slabs
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to plant chilli seeds – you'll need to get sowing ASAP for a spicy harvest
We've almost reached the end of the planting window...
By Sophie King
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7 perennials you can grow from seed – save money by sowing them now and bring colour to your garden year after year
Sow your own perennials now and you'll be rewarded with an abundance of blooms
By Lisa Fazzani
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Can you repair patio cracks yourself? Yes you can but it all depends on two factors, according to experts
It's possible to repair patio cracks in a few simple steps
By Rebecca Lawton
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I’ve found the best solution for cleaning stains from a patio - and it’s only £8 on Amazon
The stains practically vanish!
By Kezia Reynolds
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These are the tastiest tomato varieties you can grow at home – they’re better than any you can find at the supermarket
If you're looking for flavour, these are the experts' go-tos
By Sophie King
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When to use weedkiller on a lawn – the ideal window for cracking down on weeds is almost here
Strike while the iron's hot (and when the weather isn't!)
By Sophie King
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How to clean rust off metal furniture – experts reveal the fuss-free way to restore metal furniture
You don't have to buy new metal furniture. Here's what to do…
By Jenny McFarlane
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Monty Don wants you to embrace the shaggy lawn trend - and it requires little to no effort on your part
‘You don’t need to worry or stress about it, the shaggy lawn is back.’
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts share the 5 plants you should never grow with strawberries – steer clear of these plant pairings for a good harvest
Pay attention to what you're planting your strawberries alongside, as some neighbours can spell disaster for these tasty fruits...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to grow dahlias in pots – experts reveal their top tips to keep them healthy and blooming all summer long
These bold blooms will keep on flowering – even in containers
By Ellis Cochrane
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When to plant asparagus – experts reveal the perfect time to guarantee delicious asparagus spears this year
Whether you're working with asparagus crowns or seeds, here's when to plant yours for that 5-a-day magic...
By Kayleigh Dray