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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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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Wildlife experts are urging you to cut holes in your garden fence this spring for this important reason
Cutting a small hole in your garden fencing will be a big help to this garden critter
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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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
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The 7 vegetables you can grow vertically to maximise growing space in a small garden
Learn which vegetables you can grow skyward to max-out your garden space
By Natalie Osborn
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This is how long grass seed takes to grow according to garden experts – and what you can do to ensure a lush green lawn for summer
If you've laid your grass seed for the summer, this is what you can expect in the coming months
By Kezia Reynolds
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This simple and humane method will stop slugs eating your prize plants this spring – all you need is a Brussels sprout
It's slug season again - and this veg-inspired slug hack is the secret weapon you need
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 flowering container plants that will provide privacy and screen your garden with beautiful blooms
We've rounded up the experts' favourites
By Sophie King
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How to care for sweet peas – how to water, feed and pick these fragrant blooms to get the most out of their flowering period
We've thrown together the ultimate sweet pea care guide
By Lauren Bradbury
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Where is the best place to put a spider plant in a house? Houseplant experts reveal the perfect spots
The perfect placement is the key to helping this houseplant must-have to thrive
By Holly Reaney
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Can I prune my neighbour's trees? What you need to know about the rules and regulations to avoid a dispute
Find out what you should do if you find yourself in this slightly awkward situation...
By Ellis Cochrane
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I've always been a fan of corten steel planters, but this year the garden trend is taking over Pinterest – here's the trick to styling them
These are the best plants and colour schemes to use
By Sophie King
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This is the secret weapon gardeners use to make their gardens flourish – experts say it’s the key to healthier roots, soil and growth
It's a little-known secret garden experts swear by...
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to improve clay soil for gardening – 10 expert-approved ways to boost your garden's health and help plants thrive
Learn how to improve clay soil for gardening and improve your garden's health and productivity
By Holly Reaney
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5 plants you should never grow with tomatoes – experts warn they will hinder healthy growth
You say tomato, we say tomato – but you'll have to call the whole thing off if you sow yours next to any of these pesky plants...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you plant wildflower seeds in March? Add the task to this month's to-do list for a flourishing summer garden
This is why March is the ideal time to prepare this year's wildflower garden
By Sophie King
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This is my favourite squash to grow in a small garden — it's fun, easy to grow and will bag you loads of harvests
Ever heard of this one?
By Sophie King
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The best low-maintenance plants for pots for an effortlessly good-looking container garden
Find the best low-maintenance plants for pots and give your garden a new lease of life
By Holly Reaney
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When to treat moss in a lawn to guarantee strong, green grass – just in time for summer
It's almost time to get started!
By Sophie King
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How to do no-dig gardening — experts say this easy and laid-back trend has just one rule
You've probably heard of the no-dig gardening movement - but this is how you can do it at home
By Kezia Reynolds
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The pot plants that thrive on neglect – create a fabulous-looking garden without the effort with these beauties
If gardening isn't your forte, these pot plants that thrive on neglect are a must-have addition to your garden
By Holly Reaney