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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Birds don’t sweat – what to add to a garden now to help them thrive during hot summers, according to wildlife expertsWhat they do instead can look a little unusual...
By Kezia Reynolds
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These slug-eating birds can help keep your garden pest-free – here's how to attract themKeep the slimy little pests in check naturally
By Kayleigh Dray
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My mum is the queen of growing succulents outdoors – this drought-tolerant self-seeder is the current starIt thrives *everywhere*
By Sophie King
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Experts reveal the everyday garden habits that annoy neighbours the most– and the simple ways to avoid causing complaints
By Rebecca Lawton
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Experts warn that rats could cause significant damage to your garden appliances this summer – here’s how to keep them awayDeter the pests and avoid costly damage before it's too late
By Maddie Balcombe
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Can you use an outside tap during a hosepipe ban? Experts reveal the workaround that’ll keep your plants hydratedWater your garden the responsible way
By Sophie King
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How to make a mosquito-repelling garden – 5 chemical-free features experts recommend that actually workMake your outside space less hospitable for mosquitoes
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill your borders with blooms every summerThey'll spread picture-perfect blooms year after year
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to remove compost stains from a patio – and prevent them from setting into your paversLift marks and debris early!
By Sophie King
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My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happeningAnd how to stop it from getting worse
By Jenny McFarlane
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5 scents mosquitoes can't stand and will make your home and garden smell divineSay goodbye to painful bites this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 ways to successfully plant lavender in July – even when the weather is hot and dryCultivate strong, established plants
By Sophie King
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5 shade companion planting schemes that improve plant health, reduce the need for watering and make your borders look beautifulIt's one of the easiest ways to create a climate-resilient garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 low-maintenance multi-stem trees that will create a fabulous focal point in any small gardenThey're small but perfectly formed
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 dated garden trends making a comeback – here's how to make these nostalgic looks feel fresh againThis summer's comeback kids
By Rebecca Lawton
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You're probably watering your roses wrong in hot weather – 5 expert tips to help them thriveAnd why less is sometimes more...
By Holly Reaney
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Gardeners are using this winter garden essential to keep their plants cool in hot weatherIt's a surprise summer staple
By Sophie King
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Sorry white vinegar, pest experts actually prefer this way to get rid of ants from patiosFed up with ants plaguing your garden? We've got you covered
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 clever ways to save and reuse paddling pool water in the garden during the hot weatherI'll never empty ours on the lawn again
By Jenny McFarlane
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Pest experts are using coffee to keep flies and mosquitoes off their patios – here’s how to do it in two easy stepsIf pests are putting you off using your patio, here's a handy way to deter them this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowersYou'll fill your borders without spending a thing
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is the secret potting ingredient I use to water my plants less – it keeps slugs at bay, tooIt's become a gardening staple
By Sophie King
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3 fast-growing trees and shrubs that create shade in a garden and help cool it downAfter all, there's nothing better than basking in the shade of a tree on a hot day
By Kezia Reynolds
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8 low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants that can cope with hot, sunny weatherThey'll thrive and flower despite dry spells
By Lisa Fazzani
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These 5 living mulch plants will help you water your garden less – and suppress weeds, tooExperts say they're full of benefits!
By Sophie King
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5 clever, foolproof ways garden experts keep their plants watered during a two-week-holidayYou'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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The lawn watering method garden pros are using this July to cultivate stronger and healthier grassNo, it's not watering every day
By Sophie King


