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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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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Are irrigation systems worth it? The pros and cons of upgrading your watering kitPrecision, plant health and more
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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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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Best plants for dry shade – 5 varieties that thrive in parched, gloomy spots in the gardenThey're tough enough to tackle both!
By Sophie King
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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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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
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5 items you should never store in a shed during a heatwave, or risk damaging products and causing fireWhen the temperatures rise above 30 degrees, it's no longer safe to keep these items in your shed
By Kezia Reynolds
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Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summerThe expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do with peonies after flowering – 2 things your plants need this JulySupport next year's blooms!
By Sophie King
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6 fly-repellent plants for pots to keep bugs at bay so you can enjoy your patio in peaceAnd they'll make it smell delightful, too
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 fast-growing flower seeds to sow in July for a quick burst of colour to refresh your gardenSow these speedy seeds now and enjoy vibrant blooms in just a few weeks
By Rebecca Lawton
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What to do with lavender in July to help it thrive in the heatwave with beautiful blooms and long-lasting fragranceHelp it through the hottest months of the year
By Holly Reaney
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David Beckham is calling himself a ‘broad bean overachiever’ and all the pros are agreeingWarning! Possible broad bean envy ahead
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 essentials every drought-tolerant garden has to help it thrive in hot weatherWith as little watering as possible!
By Sophie King


