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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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
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Jobs to do in the garden in November – 5 ways to get your garden in shape before winter arrives
Add these November gardening tasks to your to-do list
By Jennifer Ebert
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This is the slug hack the King’s gardener swears by - and all you need is yeast and sugar
If you're looking at how to get rid of slugs naturally, this may be your answer.
By Kezia Reynolds
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Never ignore fallen leaves from this one tree – unless you want to risk it killing your grass
The general rule of thumb is to leave fallen leaves as and where they fall... but there is, as ever, an exception
By Kayleigh Dray
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4 plants to prune in November to promote healthy growth, bumper crops and better displays
It's the perfect time to be pruning these plants
By Lauren Bradbury
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Do perennials need to be protected from frost? Some do – and leaving them unprotected could spell disaster for your plants
These are the perennials that need protecting over the winter
By Sophie King
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Does sage need to be cut back in winter? Here’s what the experts say
Sage is a deliciously low-maintenance plant, but it does need some TLC...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best fruit and vegetables to plant in November – 9 options to give you a head start on next year's garden
Growing your 5-a-day starts now...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you protect plants from frost with bubble wrap? It works, but you'll need to use it the right way
It's a popular frost protection method, but how effective is it?
By Sophie King
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The 5 bulbs to avoid planting in pots, according to gardening experts - or risk being disappointed by your floral displays
Discover which bulbs to never plant in pots for a beautiful garden display this spring
By Holly Reaney
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Should you remove ivy from your house? Experts reveal that you don’t need to, but you must follow these guidelines
The classic plant isn't exactly the pest you think it is
By Kezia Reynolds
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Does ivy kill trees? Experts reveal whether this invasive plant can cause serious damage to your garden
Ivy can be problematic, but not all the time
By Lauren Bradbury
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The 'lightbulb technique' for planting bulbs that gardening expert David Domoney wants you to try – and why it works
We can't wait to try this easy bulb-planting technique
By Jullia Joson
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Where is the best place to plant snowdrops? How to choose the best location for sweeping spring displays
Wondering where to plant snowdrops? Here's what the experts say...
By Sophie King
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The 8 plants you should never prune in autumn - or risk ruining next year’s garden
You might know what you should prune… but do you know what you shouldn’t?
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to prune a climbing rose – here's what Monty Don and other garden experts say
We're taking a look at the perfect window for pruning climbing roses
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to grow winter salad and bid goodbye to soggy supermarket leaves forever
Winter salad is the perfect crop to cultivate at this time of year
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to store dahlia tubers before the frost reduces them to blackened tatters
Want showy flowers year after year? It's time to learn how to store dahlia tubers
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to prepare raised beds for winter – 5 ways to preserve them, from mulching to sowing cover crops
Keep them in tip-top shape until next spring
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to cut back rudbeckia - the date to remember if you have black-eyed Susans in your garden
You have two options to choose from
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to repot an orchid without killing it - in 6 simple steps
You should add this task to your to-do list every two to three years
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to care for tradescantia – it's so easy, provided you follow these rules
This fast-growing trailing houseplant is sure to catch the eye
By Holly Reaney
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The best shrubs for full sun – grow these plants in a sunny spot to unleash their full potential
These shrubs thrive in the sunshine
By Sophie King
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Are fruit trees better in pots or the ground? Here’s what the experts say
This is what you need to do to make fruit trees work in a container garden…
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to work out when to cut back your garden shrubs to keep them healthy and thriving
Timing is everything
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to propagate tradescantia – even if you're a complete gardening beginner
It's one of the easiest plants to propagate
By Holly Reaney