Garden advice
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best startWant a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
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Garden experts urge gardeners to carry out a final check before digging up ‘dead’ plants – save your favourite plants from the binIt will only take you a couple of minutes
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How to talk to your neighbours about replacing a fence – avoid falling foul of the law with these tips from legal experts on how to handle the situationHow to approach this potentially tricky situation calmly
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This one simple yet effective April lawn job makes your home instantly more attractive to buyers, say property expertsIt'll make your garden look neater, whether you're selling or not
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8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer longFill the night air with fragrance
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What to do with peonies in April – key tasks to guarantee glorious fluffy blooms this springTick these jobs off your list!
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I'm a cat lover but I'm protecting visiting birds from them in our garden with these simple changes – just as David Attenborough recommendsSimple, cat-friendly (and bird-safe) tweaks
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4 bee-friendly fence colours that will keep your garden buzzing with vital pollinators, according to expertsYep, bees have a favourite fence colour, too
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If your rosemary plant has gone woody and patchy, garden experts say this is exactly what you need to doGet it in shape for summer
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Think twice before hanging things on your neighbour's fence – the rules you need to follow to avoid legal actionSolve this common dispute in 4 steps
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5 fast-growing pink perennials to plant in April – the pretty blooms garden experts recommend to fill your garden with colour quicklyPlant now for a pretty, pink garden
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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colourTransform an overlooked garden into a private retreat
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This £10 Amazon buy will protect your garden birds from dangerous algae this summer – all you need to do is put it in your birdbathIt's an affordable and effective hack
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5 lawn care tasks you must do in April to set your grass up for a strong year of lush green growthThe key jobs to start now
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This is what you can't put in your garden waste bin under the new recycling rules that come into effect this weekCouncils are not required to pick up the following items as part of garden waste collection
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I swapped my hand fork for this clever cordless garden tool and it's made clearing weeds so much faster and easierMy garden borders and raised beds have never looked tidier
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What to feed roses in April for more flowers – experts say you must do this task nowDon't skip this important job
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These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden with a splash of colourLiven up your garden's light-starved spaces with these shade-loving plants
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8 wildflowers that thrive in the shade and will transform your outdoor space into a glorious cottage gardenDon't let a dark garden ruin your cottage garden dreams
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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
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Wildlife experts say you can feed garden birds leftover cooked pastaThis is how it's best served
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These garden planning tools are invaluable when it comes to redesigning an outdoor spaceOur 6 favourites
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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
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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
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Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every yearThey support pollinators, too
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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
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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
