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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The simple fence rules that can prevent awkward neighbour disputes – experts share the dos and don'tsIgnoring them could be legally risky
By Jenny McFarlane
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Wildlife experts say you can feed garden birds leftover cooked pastaThis is how it's best served
By Sophie King
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These garden planning tools are invaluable when it comes to redesigning an outdoor spaceOur 6 favourites
By Sophie King
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Are chafer grubs eating your lawn? 3 tell-tale signs that they’re wrecking your grassAnd how to get rid of them
By Sophie King
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Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing for thicker, healthier grassIt could make all the difference to how well grass seed grows
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every yearThey support pollinators, too
By Sophie King
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7 low-maintenance potted plants to make your front porch smell incredible all summer and boost your kerb appeal tooBring some much-needed colour and fragrance to your front door
By Jenny McFarlane
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My friends' garden is being invaded by their neighbour's bamboo – this is how they're tackling the super-spreaderAnd what to do if it happens to your garden
By Sophie King
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7 shrubs that thrive on neglect – easy-going varieties that still add colour to your gardenThey pack a punch in beds and borders with minimal effort required
By Lisa Fazzani
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Can I put a trellis on my neighbour's fence? The legal rules you must follow before adding a trellis to a boundary fence or risk breaking the lawWhat you need to know
By Holly Reaney
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This is the best spot to plant jasmine and turn a wall or fence into a fragrant floral display this summerEncourage as many blooms as possible!
By Sophie King
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I accidentally used hugelkultur to fill my deep planter – and it's saved me a small fortune on soil and my plants are thriving tooIt turns out it's a genius, budget-friendly gardening method
By Jenny McFarlane
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A magnolia is the ultimate high-impact plant to buy and plant up this month – this is how I bagged my new plant for a bargain priceShop cleverly and nab yourself a bargain buy at the garden centre
By Lisa Fazzani
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I recommend these groundcover roses to anyone looking to manage weeds *and* fill their garden borders with fragranceThey’re low-maintenance, too!
By Sophie King
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How to prune properly in early spring – protect your plants while it's still cold with this expert-approved method so your garden thrives in the months to comePruning can feel overwhelming, but with some simple kit and a little know-how, you can enjoy a productive and beautiful garden in the year ahead
By Laura Hillier
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The gnome ban has been lifted at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and it's all down to The KingThe unexpected stars of this year's event!
By Sophie King
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What to do with perennials in March – these 6 tasks will encourage resilient plantsAdd these crucial jobs to your list
By Sophie King
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One careless cut to your plants this spring could mean fewer flowers and lacklustre growth – garden experts share how to avoid making this easy mistakeEager to get pruning now that spring has arrived? Garden experts have a warning for you...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is the time to plant blueberries for the best harvests this summer – don't wait or you'll miss outPlant them before the window closes and you'll be rewarded with sweet, juicy berries later in the season
By Jenny McFarlane
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Granular vs liquid lawn fertiliser – this is the type that will green your grass the fastestHere are the benefits of each feed
By Sophie King
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How I'm planning to transform my garden into a Mediterranean oasis this summer with fragrant flowers, terracotta tones and simple, budget-friendly outdoor decor swapsThese easy planting and outdoor decor ideas will transform my space in time for summer
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 clever ways I’m reusing egg cartons in my garden this spring – they're saving me both time and moneyDon't chuck out your old egg cartons, they'll come in super handy in the garden
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 ways to stop squirrels from digging up your potted plants – smart and humane ways to stop them destroying your bulb displaysDon't let all your hard work be dug up and eaten
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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I used this savvy trick to create my dream rose garden for £20 – now is the time to act to add these romantic blooms to your outdoor space on a budgetI can't wait to see it flourish this summer
By Holly Reaney
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How to spot a rose sucker – and remove it before it sucks the life out of your plantDon't let these unwanted shoots steal the show
By Sophie King
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My patio was covered in grime after winter – this one cleaner worked wonders at getting my limestone slabs gleaming againMy patio is sorted for spring
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to feed your lawn in spring for lush green grass – you’ll find this ingredient in all the best fertilisersGive your lawn a dose of this!
By Sophie King


