Garden 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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8 gorgeous plants that will have butterflies flocking to your gardenThe small shrubs, statement trees and flowers they adore
By Holly Reaney
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The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right nowOne is crucial for this year's chicks
By Sophie King
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These 5 low-maintenance plants will make your garden look like it belongs to a chic boutique hotelThese plants will make your garden look effortlessly stylish, requiring minimal effort on your part
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where to buy seeds online – these 5 retailers have given me the best results in the gardenFlower seeds, vegetable collections and more
By Sophie King
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5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plantsThese expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to clean algae off a fence with white vinegar – 3 quick and easy steps the experts swear by to make your fence look good as newFreshen up your garden with ease this May
By Kezia Reynolds
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This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfullyThese tips are golden!
By Sophie King
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Aldi’s clever £23 planter taps into one of this year’s biggest garden trends for small spacesFill every inch of your garden with blooms with this smart design
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 genius ways to use your front garden for more than just parking your carGarden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty
By Laura Hillier
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These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighboursThey're natural screening tricks that experts swear by
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Experts are urging gardeners to leave dandelions in their lawns this May – 4 benefits of the underrated garden weedBees go *wild* for them
By Sophie King
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Sorry, fence toppers – this fast-growing shrub does a much better job of screening my gardenIt's a stunning natural screen
By Sophie King
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7 easy ways I’m recycling broken crockery and pots in my garden this summerInstead of chucking away those broken bits and pieces, give them a new use
By Lisa Fazzani
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These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)They can quickly take over your borders if you’re not careful...
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 flowering plants you can plant in May that will have birds flocking to your garden – the best varieties recommended by wildlife expertsThese stunning blooms feed and attract birds
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displaysThey'll wow the neighbours
By Sophie King
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This stunning, yet unusual, hydrangea variety is perfect for small gardens and patios – it’s low-maintenance, thrives in pots and can be planted right nowAfter spotting this stunning bloom on holiday, it was quite literally stopped me in my tracks
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colourTry these speedy annuals
By Sophie King
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How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every yearGuarantee tons of attractive blooms
By Sophie King
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How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllersThey're mightier than they look!
By Sophie King
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B&M is selling huge olive trees at a bargain price – they’ll instantly give your patio a Mediterranean glow up on a budgetThe Mediterranean must-have tree is blowing up on TikTok
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 bamboo alternatives for privacy that won’t take over your gardenCreate natural screening in outdoor spaces with one of these non-invasive planting choices
By Lisa Fazzani
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Garden experts reveal the big soil mistake that is halting your plants' growth this May – this is how to fix itGarden experts want you to stop treating your soil like dirt
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 easy-care perennials you can plant once and ignore – reliable plants that will flourish with next to no effortThese low-effort plants will reward your neglect year after year
By Holly Reaney
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Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow MayWildlife *loves* it
By Sophie King
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4 stunning and unusual peony varieties that you'll want to know about to fill your garden with showstopping bloomsMake the most of peony season
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to talk to your neighbours about building a pergola – avoid falling foul of the law and awkward neighbour disputes with these tips from expertsKeep the peace with this key advice
By Jenny McFarlane


