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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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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The 5 best plants for a Japanese garden – key trees and flowers to help nail the style
We checked in with garden experts to curate a checklist
By Sophie King
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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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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
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If you want fresh strawberries all year round, you should try growing them indoors garden experts say
Growing your strawberries inside can actually extend your harvest
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wildlife experts are urging gardeners to add cooked potatoes to their bird feeders this spring
If you treat the birds in your garden to this high-calorie treat, they will be flocking to see you again
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 hayfever-proof flowering plants that will add colour to your garden - without dry eyes and runny noses
We can't say these plants will stop you sneezing completely, but these are the best flowers for hayfever
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 kitchen scraps to add to plants for brighter blooms according to florists - from coffee to pickle juice
Your food waste is your gardens best friend
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 of the best bedding plants to add to your garden in April for vibrant flower beds this summer
Colourful displays are just months away...
By Sophie King
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How to keep pigeons away from bird feeders and help other garden birds enjoy their share
We've rounded up four simple tips
By Sophie King
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Can you divide dahlia tubers in spring? Experts share their golden rules to get even more beautiful blooms this year but you need to act fast
Get this one right, and you'll be rewarded with plenty more dahlias come summer...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to sow courgettes for your most productive summer crop yet
It all depends on where you start the seeds
By Sophie King
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How to clean porcelain patio tiles and restore your patio to its former glory
It couldn't be easier to get your porcelain patio tiles in shape when you follow this method
By Ellis Cochrane
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Experts reveal the best filler plants for sparse flower beds that will transform bare borders with fast-growing bountiful blooms
Bare patches begone! Here's how to fill up your saddest flower beds like an absolute pro...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Cath Kidston's patio garden is an oasis of tall herbs and flowering perennials – here's how to get the look
It's perfect for small gardens, too
By Sophie King