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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2 superhero flowers I always plant to keep pests away from my vegetablesThey’re fuss-free and really pretty
By Sophie King
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7 simple ways to make a north-facing garden feel brighterThese tricks will maximise light, colour and year-round interest
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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5 bird-friendly plants that thrive in pots to turn courtyards, balconies and small gardens into an oasis for wildlifeJust because you lack green space, it doesn't mean you can't make your garden wildlife-friendly
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 patio features that could be decreasing the value of your home, according to property expertsAnd most are surprisingly easy to fix
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do with roses in June – the 5 easy tasks to never skip for bigger, better bloomsYour summer checklist to help your roses flourish
By Lisa Fazzani
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3 places you should never put a bird bath in a garden, according to wildlife experts – where to put one instead'Food may attract birds to your garden, but clean water is often what keeps them coming back'
By Kezia Reynolds
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The best ways to keep a hydrangea blue all summer long – experts' tricks to preserve the vibrant colourIt's easier than you think
By Holly Reaney
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5 Mediterranean plants that thrive in pots, and will make you feel like you're on holiday in your own gardenOur favourite flowers, fruits and evergreens
By Sophie King
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5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden that will withstand fickle British weather and inject seaside magic into your gardenThese stunning plants have us dreaming of a coastal retreat
By Kezia Reynolds
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Monty Don recommends sowing this cottage garden staple now for a Chelsea-inspired display next summerThe elegant flower spikes are easy to grow from seed if you start them now
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts are warning that overfeeding your plants can attract this pest to your gardenIt can wreak havoc on your plants
By Sophie King
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5 low-maintenance plants that will flourish in the trickiest spots in your garden with almost no effortI've found five low-maintenance plants that love bad soil, shade and neglect
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Flying ant day is coming to the UK – pest experts reveal what it is, and how to get ready for itEverything pest experts want you to know about flying ant day 2026g
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 plants that thrive on a north-facing balcony garden – the best flowering and evergreen varietiesThese plants don't mind the shade!
By Sophie King
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Experts say the deadline for giving your plants the Chelsea chop is looming – 5 plants to tackle nowExtra blooms? Yes, please!
By Sophie King
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The secret ingredient to help your roses thrive this summer is going to waste in your kitchenThis is how to use this free trick for bigger, better blooms
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do with lavender in June – 4 ways to encourage masses of fragrant blooms that last all summerThey don't need fuss!
By Sophie King
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Aldi's rattan planters nail the coastal garden trend and will make your outdoor space look like it's straight out of a Nancy Meyers filmWe love this affordable garden upgrade
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is how I hid my wheelie bins in my tiny front garden, and it's super easy to doPlus, I've found these alternative solutions for every space
By Lisa Fazzani
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These 5 small front garden upgrades can add serious value to your home, according to estate agentsFirst impressions start before buyers step inside...
By Rebecca Lawton
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Sorry peonies, this low-maintenance shrub is a better choice for longer-lasting blooms – it offers bold colour and high-impact flowers at little effortThis stunning shrub will fill your garden with colour even as the season transitions into autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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I protected my new build garden from waterlogging with this smart soil improver tactic – two years on, it's been a lifesaverTwo years on, it's been a lifesaver
By Holly Reaney
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3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis in the UKThe landscaping features that are making your garden more flood-prone
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter in your gardenIs this the right choice for your garden?
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 essentials people with weed-free gardens always have handyThese must-haves make weed maintenance so much easier
By Jenny McFarlane
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Monty Don has this beautiful rose and shares the simple tip to keep roses flowering for longerWant roses like Monty Don?
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 shrubs that thrive in heavy rain and boggy conditions – they’ll even fill your garden with year-round colour, tooDon't let wet weather stop you from having a stunning garden
By Kezia Reynolds


