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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Heavy rain can put your bird feeder at a higher risk of spreading disease – this is the fix wildlife experts recommend to keep food dry and birds safeHeavy rain means we need to be more diligent about feeding garden birds
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is how I hid my wheelie bins in my tiny front garden, and it's super easy to doPlus, I've found these alternative solutions for every space
By Lisa Fazzani
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These 5 small front garden upgrades can add serious value to your home, according to estate agentsFirst impressions start before buyers step inside...
By Rebecca Lawton
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Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is a better choice for longer-lasting blooms – it offers bold colour and high-impact flowers at little effortThis stunning shrub will fill your garden with colour even as the season transitions into autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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I protected my new build garden from waterlogging with this smart soil improver tactic – two years on, it's been a lifesaverTwo years on, it's been a lifesaver
By Holly Reaney
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3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis in the UKThe landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your gardenIs this the right choice for your garden?
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handyThese must-haves make weed maintenance so much easier
By Jenny McFarlane
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Monty Don has this beautiful rose and shares the simple tip to keep roses flowering for longerWant roses like Monty Don?
By Kayleigh Dray
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If heavy rain has turned your garden into a boggy mess, B&Q is selling a game-changing buy to save your garage and garden from a mini floodIf you have a flood-prone garden, a quick dam is a solid line of defence
By Kezia Reynolds
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14 garden shade ideas that guarantee sun protection all summer longFor every garden size, shape and budget
By Tamara Kelly
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7 fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer longCreate a cascade of summer colour with these easy-grow trailing varieties
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to support nesting birds in summer – the materials you should be leaving out to help birds build stronger, safer nestsNow is a really important time to help UK birds
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 plants to prune in June for bigger, better blooms next yearIt's pruning time for your spring-flowering plants
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden – what to do if you find foxes in yours, according to wildlife expertsSay hello to his adorable fox family
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to do with dahlias in June – 4 expert-approved ways to kickstart this year's flowersGet the showstoppers off to a strong start
By Sophie King
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What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks that will preserve this year's flowersAnd start preparing next year's
By Sophie King
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8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots that barely need wateringMake watering easier in the heat with these no-effort potted plants
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 clever solutions to stop birds pooing on your garden furniture – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricksThese tricks will keep your furniture poop-free this summer
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 fast-growing drought-resistant flowers you should plant now to fill your borders with vibrant blooms – no matter how hot it getsThese blooms are virtually unaffected by heatwaves
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 fast-growing climbing plants to grow around your front door for a blooming summer entranceFrame your entrance with colour, fragrance and plenty of kerb appeal
By Jenny McFarlane
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5 of the best scented climbing plants to fill your garden with colour and fragrance, according to gardening prosMake your garden look and smell amazing
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with free plantsThe simple propagation trick that turns one plant into many
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to help birds in hot weather – 2 things your garden must have to prevent sunstroke and dehydration, according to wildlife expertsIf you've been struggling with the recent heat wave, your garden birds definitely are too
By Kezia Reynolds
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The easy 70/30 planting rule is the clever trick garden experts use to make your flower beds look fuller all year roundIt will transform your garden into one that's full of variety
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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The best weeding tools for every stubborn garden weed – and why one type does not suit all of these pesky garden invadersGet to the root of the problem by picking the perfect weeding tool for the job
By Lisa Fazzani
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Experts warn gardeners to stop making this watering mistake during the hot weather – it's doing your plants more harm than goodThis is exactly how often you should be watering your plants this weekend
By Kezia Reynolds


