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 care for pansies to ensure colourful, blooming garden borders this summer
Ensure the flowers stay bright and healthy all summer long, year after year
By Sara Hesikova
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How to hide an ugly garden wall - 5 expert-approved ideas to disguise a boundary wall or outbuilding
Turn the eyesore into an eye-catching feature
By Lauren Bradbury
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The five places you should never put a patio heater, according to experts
If your patio heater is in any of these places, you need to move it before you do any outdoor entertaining
By Olivia Bevan
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How long do sunflowers take to grow? Gardening experts reveal when you can expect their sunny blooms to appear
How patient you need to be post-planting
By Sara Hesikova
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Can you put garden furniture on grass? Experts warn it could be doing more harm to your lawn than you think
It’s probably time to move it
By Lauren Bradbury
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4 ways to use empty toilet paper rolls in the garden instead of throwing them away
Turn waste into winnings
By Sara Hesikova
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What to prune in April – your ultimate pruning guide to get your garden ready for spring
It's time to start pruning in earnest
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can pot feet stop slugs from attacking your plants? Experts reveal the truth about the popular hack
Is this simple hack to good to be true?
By Sara Hesikova
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Experts issue urgent warning to homeowners looking to add ‘invasive’ bamboo to their gardens
Don’t get caught out
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow roses from cuttings – the best way to expand your rose garden for free
Enjoy free and thriving rose plants
By Sara Hesikova
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Alan Titchmarsh's clever trick for filling decorative planters with seasonal flowers in seconds
The presenter's stunning urns hide a crafty secret
By Amy Hunt
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How to grow courgettes for a budget-friendly (and incredibly tasty) crop
Fancy growing your own glut of easy and delicious Mediterranean goodies?
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to get your cactus to flower – you can do it with (nearly) any cactus
Did you know that most cacti can grow flowers? Here’s how to encourage your cactus to bloom
By Sara Hesikova
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Are sweet potatoes hard to grow in the UK? Gardening experts reveal whether it’s worth your while
Everything you need to know about growing the potato in our neck of the woods
By Sara Hesikova
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The insider secret gardeners use to keep slugs out of garden borders and help your plants thrive
How to tackle these garden pests while strengthening your plants
By Sara Hesikova
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David Domoney reveals the easiest thing beginners should plant now – it's guaranteed to germinate every time
It's the failsafe method you can rely on
By Jullia Joson
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How to grow strawberries from shop-bought fruit for your own crop of delicious berries next summer
The easy step-by-step guide has arrived
By Sara Hesikova
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4 ways to get rid of ants on the patio – how to stop the pests from disturbing your peace in the garden
How to stop ants in their tracks and prevent them from coming back to your outdoor space
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow camellias for a vibrant show of pink flowers every spring
Jealous of all those Barbie-pink blooms around town? Here's how to grow your own camellias at home
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you grow wisteria in a pot? Absolutely, but there are 5 things to consider first
Good news, everyone! You absolutely can grow these fragrant purple climbers in a pot...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant dahlias for fabulous flowers the size of dinner plates
Wondering when to plant dahlias outside? Here's our expert guide...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When is it too late to cut back hydrangeas? Experts reveal the cut-off point
Wait too long, and your beautiful blooms will suffer
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 ways to use tea bags in the garden to protect your plants and help them grow
Hold off before you discard the tea bags from your morning cuppa – they can do wonders for your garden
By Sara Hesikova
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How long does it take to grow potatoes? Here's what to expect, from planting to harvesting
They're a grow-your-own staple, but how long do potatoes take to grow? Really?
By Kayleigh Dray
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How much does it cost to install a green roof? Gardening pros answer your burning questions
Experts reveal what to get and what you’re likely to pay for a living roof
By Sara Hesikova
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Want privacy on your patio? These 6 fast-growing climbing plants are just the ticket
Shelter your space from the neighbours
By Sara Hesikova
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When to repot tomato seedlings if you want to give this garden staple the best possible start
It's a vital part of growing your own process – so when should you repot your tomato seedlings?
By Kayleigh Dray