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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Garden experts reveal the important reason why you should not weed your garden this spring
Weeding your garden too much can actually have negative effects for the wildlife that lives there
By Kezia Reynolds
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Jobs to do in the garden in March — 8 key tasks to prepare your garden for the growing season ahead
We've rounded up the most important March garden jobs
By Sophie King
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6 of the best cottage garden plants you can add to your garden now to nail the cottagecore look this summer
Nothing says quintessential romance like these flowers
By Sophie King
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Elho's Smart Pebble is the discreet houseplant monitor I use to help my plants thrive — it takes the guesswork out of watering and fertilising
I'm loving it so far
By Sophie King
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The easiest way to propagate Elephant Ears and fill your home with this tropical houseplant for free
Discover how to propagate Elephant Ears and kickstart your own tropical jungle in your home
By Holly Reaney
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5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardening
Sow these vegetables this month for effortless harvests
By Sophie King
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Garden experts share a clever hack to remove moss from patio slabs using a can of cola — it's safe and effective
This easy and non-toxic method is great for clearing moss from your patio and garden furniture
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is one small garden task experts are urging you to do this month to protect hedgehogs from harm
Hedgehogs are waking up from hibernation this month and need your help
By Kezia Reynolds
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This superhero flower could help you tackle a secret plant killer in your garden — it's the ultimate natural pest deterrent
I'll never garden without it again
By Sophie King
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How to care for Elephant's Ears — a stunning jungle plant that will thrive in your home
With oversized heart-shaped leaves resembling elephant ears, this tropical beauty is perfect for bringing tropical charm into the home
By Holly Reaney
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Coffee grounds can stop squirrels from stealing your bird feed — but you need to put it in this exact place
If you plan to use coffee grounds in your bird feeder, it's important it doesn't touch your bird feed
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts reveal the best time to unwrap plants after winter — and why you shouldn't act too soon
It depends on the weather — but don't jump ahead...
By Sophie King
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How to clean a bird feeder — Wildlife experts say this is the best way to keep it clean and protect against disease
You wouldn't want to eat off a dirty plate - our feathered friends don't want to either
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to prune apple trees to ensure a bountiful harvest every season
Expert tips for keeping a healthy and abundant tree all year round
By Jullia Joson
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The 7 best blossom trees to plant in March for big fluffy springtime blooms
Because nothing says spring quite like a beautiful blossom tree, after all…
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant peas – the best time to sow this delicious crop, indoors and outdoors
Time it right for tasty harvests all summer long
By Sophie King
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When to plant zinnia seeds to guarantee beautiful blooms in time for summer, according to gardening pros
The best time to plant zinnia seeds, plus top tips to help you enjoy this beautiful flower year-round
By Katie Sims
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How to grow cherry tomatoes and help them thrive in a small garden or on a tiny windowsill
Delicious and easy to grow? Sign us up...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to fix a leaning fence (the easy way!) — experts say you can save hundreds on a new panel by using these £25 products instead
A cheat’s way to make your fence look as good as new
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn gardeners to trim their hedges now, before 1st March, or risk breaking the law — everything you need to know
You've only got a week to complete this task...
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 best native plants to stop weeds – make caring for your garden easier while adding some beauty
Keep weeds at bay without compromising on your planting design
By Holly Reaney
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How to grow lilies — the best way to plant the bulbs and fill your pots and borders with these fragrant favourites
Learn how in 5 easy steps
By Sophie King
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When to plant out sweet peas — if you sowed the seeds indoors this year, it's almost time to move them outside
Here's when you can plant your seedlings outside
By Sophie King
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3 signs your bird feeder could be infected by the deadly finch disease, according to garden experts
We need to do all we can to keep our garden birds happy and healthy
By Kezia Reynolds
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Rats in the compost bin? Here's what to do about it, according to pest experts
Rat-proof your compost bin with these simple tips
By Sophie King
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When to plant hollyhock seeds – you have two windows a year to choose from
Temperature is key to ensure beautiful blooms
By Holly Reaney
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Best patio heater — our tried-and-tested favourites for every budget, from tabletop to wall-mounted
We've tested the best models on the market
By Amy Lockwood