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 remove ice from a driveway – and the popular method paving experts are warning against
Is salt safe for driveways? Here's what the experts say...
By Sophie King
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When to prune acers – this is the perfect window for bright, healthy displays every year
Timing is everything when it comes to pruning Japanese maples
By Sara Hesikova
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What to do if your neighbour's tree is dropping leaves in your garden
It might be frustrating, but it's not all bad news...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you save a plant that's been exposed to frost? How to tell if it's too late, and what to do with frostbitten plants
Here's what the experts say...
By Sophie King
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When to prune roses - experts reveal the only time you should give these beautiful blooms a trim
Gardening pros reveal what’s the perfect time and when it’s too late to prune roses
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow tulips indoors for beautiful, colourful blooms over the winter months
Did you know that you can grow tulips indoors? Here's what you need to know
By Kayleigh Dray
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How deep to plant crocus bulbs - experts reveal the exact depth required to prevent bulb rot and encourage growth
You definitely don’t want to plant too deep…
By Lauren Bradbury
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How often to water a Christmas cactus – the perfect schedule for winter, according to houseplant experts
Finding the right balance is the key to seasonal blooms
By Holly Reaney
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5 houseplants that can replace a Christmas tree – with styling tips from indoor plant experts
You can decorate these houseplants like a Christmas tree
By Sophie King
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Why is my cyclamen drooping? 5 reasons why - and how to perk it up in time for Christmas, according to experts
Don’t worry; there’s plenty you can do to perk your cyclamen back up
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to prune forsythia – the all-important task to tackle to guarantee spring flowering
It's the key to vibrant blooms
By Sophie King
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10 winter flowers to plant now for a flurry of blooms over the colder months
Flowers that can withstand the frost? Yep!
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to prune forsythia for vibrant yellow blooms
Timing is key
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to prune fuchsias – the techniques you need to try for your bushiest plants yet
Bushier plants are just a prune away...
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow bare root roses - the secret experts use to add these beautiful blooms to a garden on a budget
Fancy a garden filled with roses, but lacking the funds to do so? Try investing in bare root roses...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best Christmas houseplants – 5 plants that bloom over the festive period for cheerful indoor displays
Looking for plants that flower over Christmas? Right this way...
By Sophie King
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When to prune hibiscus for a healthy plant and beautiful flowers come summer
Hold your horses and your secateurs – it might not be the time just yet
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow garlic – a complete guide to planting this delicious kitchen staple
Here's how to grow garlic in five simple steps
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to plant amaryllis bulbs in pots for guaranteed winter blooms, according to experts
Everything you need to grow this festive favourite
By Lauren Bradbury
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Can you leave dahlias in pots over winter? You can, but only if you follow these 4 expert-approved tips
Dahlias aren’t as high maintenance as they look, but they still need protection over winter
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to plant tulips in pots – the best ways to plant tulip bulbs in containers for dazzling spring displays
Everything you need to plant tulip bulbs in pots
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant amaryllis bulbs for blooming plants over the Christmas period
You'll need to act fast if you want to add this beauty to your Christmas table
By Lauren Bradbury
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Best patio heaters – keep your garden toasty with these tried-and-tested picks
Keep your garden toasty all season
By Amy Lockwood
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When is the first frost in my area? Use these tools so you can plan ahead before temperatures drop
By Sophie King
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4 ways to recycle plastic plant pots – clear out garden mess and stay green in the process
How to sustainably dispose of old, unused pots
By Holly Reaney
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Can you plant bulbs too deep? Experts warn gardeners of this common mistake that could have disastrous consequences
How to determine how deep you *really* need to be planting your blooms
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to stop planting spring bulbs – this is what skipping the autumn window means for future blooms
When is it too late to plant spring bulbs?
By Sophie King