Garden advice
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Hot borders is the planting trend that will fill your garden with bold colour this summer – your garden will look sunny even when the sky is greyWe're obsessed with this summery planting style
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7 perennials to plant in March for flowers that come back every year – our favourite varietiesCatmint, erigeron and more
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Your birth month has a specific flower – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your gardenBirth flowers are enjoying a quiet revival right now. Here's what you need to know about yours...
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Garden experts are urging gardeners to make this vital job a top priority – or risk an unlimited fine in the springLeaving this task too late can harm the health of your trees, too
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Grow these 7 vegetables at home to save money on your shopping bill – they taste even more delicious home-grownBeginner-friendly picks
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When to sow parsnips – make the most of this week’s warmer weatherThey taste even better homegrown!
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What to do with roses in March – these 3 tasks will make your plants flower better than everGive those blooms a boost!
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How to start begonia tubers indoors right now for a 'vibrant, flower-filled show' all summerGet a head start by planting your begonia tubers indoors now
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B&M is selling some of the most affordable mini-greenhouses I’ve seen – they’re perfect for tiny gardensThis is a PSA for owners of small gardens, courtyards and balconies
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Aldi is selling a mini growhouse that is perfect for small gardens and balconies – it’s a must-have if you’re short on planting spaceIt's a small garden essential
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Rootrainers are a must-have for strong seedlings – they're ideal for sweet peas and beansHere's how they work
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This is the best time to plant gladiolus bulbs for a long, striking display of summer bloomsTiming is everything
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the flowering filler plant I recommend to anyone looking for stunning late winter bloomsIt thrives in challenging weather
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Wrens will flock to your garden if you use this type of bird box – fill your garden with beautiful birdsong this springThis cheerful little bird has a particular preference
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4 major hydrangea pruning mistakes to avoid in spring – and what to do instead for bigger, brighter blooms this yearYour hydrangea will thank you for avoiding these common pruning mistakes....
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The RHS is urging gardeners to check their gardens for a rare, pink daffodil this springScientists want the British public to keep an eye out for 'Mrs R.O. Blackhouse'.
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My grass is really long, but as a Garden Editor, even I'm not mowing it yetDon't jump the gun!
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This seed snail hack will maximise your windowsill’s growing potentialIt's perfect for sowing sweet peas in small spaces
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I’m getting a head start on summer and planting these bulbs in February for guaranteed colour later in the yearNow is the perfect time to be planting these summer-flowering bulbs
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Mould on the soil around your seedlings? Don't panic – it's actually more harmless than you'd thinkThese are the most common causes
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Foxes will avoid your garden if you sprinkle this 1 kitchen ingredient around your borders – it’s easy, humane and freeWe're heading into prime fox activity here in the UK
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My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compostExperts say it's key to successful crops
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Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your gardenHere's the special meanings behind all 12....
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5 things people with tidy garden sheds always have – easy upgrades for an organised space in time for springHere are the foundations for a tidy shed
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each typeTop picks for every season
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Step aside, hydrangeas, there is a chic new ‘it’ plant for 2026, and it’s the perfect low-effort way to add impact to a gardenWe're celebrating the year of the cabbage
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp gardenIt thrives in wet, clay soil
