Garden Ideas 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 often should you sweep a patio? Experts reveal how often you should be getting your broom out over winter
This vital job will keep you busy over the winter
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to get your garden ready for winter – 8 tasks to add to your list before the first frost arrives
Get your garden into gear before temperatures drop
By Sophie King
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The best mulch for vegetable gardens if you want a happy and thriving crop
From straw to leaf mould, these are the very best ingredients for mulching your vegetable garden with.
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to lift dahlia tubers - the tell-tale signs you need to start lifting, according to experts
Timing is everything for these tender perennials
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts are urging homeowners to grow moss in pots to get rid of dust and moisture over winter - this is how to do it
Moss is Mother Nature’s free air purifier
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to scarify a lawn for thick, healthy grass – now's your final chance before next year
This is when you should – and shouldn't – be scheduling in the task
By Sara Hesikova
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How to prune dogwoods for brightly-coloured stems year after year
Dogwoods are one of the best ways to transform your garden. So, how best to prune them?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you mow over leaves? Yes, but these are the things garden experts want you to know first
Autumn’s unpredictable weather makes gardening tricky at the best of times, so can you cut corners when it comes to mowing?
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to prepare your driveway for winter - 5 essential steps to keep your family and car safe over the next few months
Weather-proof your driveway without the hassle
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to prune cherry blossom for healthy, disease-free trees
Take a look at our guide to pruning cherry blossom trees
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to store a strimmer for winter - from protecting the power source to choosing the perfect location
How will you be storing your strimmer this winter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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October lawn care tips – 5 tasks to do before the temperature drops
Give your lawn a boost before winter arrives
By Sophie King
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When to repot monstera for a happy houseplant with huge, glossy leaves
This is the time to get your soil matter out
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to change lawn mower oil - and why now is your last chance to do it, according to experts
When was the last time you changed your lawn mower oil?
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to plant in October – the best flowers, fruit and vegetables for a productive winter garden
There's still lots to sow this month
By Sophie King
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Jobs to do in the garden in October – 8 tasks to keep you busy, from planting to pruning
All the autumn gardening inspiration you need this month
By Tamara Kelly
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How to grow holly - it's the perfect security hedging for a home with some festive flair
Holly bushes are a beautiful addition to any garden – not to mention ideal for keeping intruders at bay!
By Kayleigh Dray
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The best vegetables to sow in October – extend your garden's growing season and enjoy a bumper winter crop
Delicious winter and early spring pickings await!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts issue shed rot warning – 3 ways to protect your garden buildings over the winter
Here's our guide to preventing shed rot
By Sophie King
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When to prune pyracantha - the exact time to prune firethorn hedges and shrubs to promote flowering and fruiting
Give this autumnal favourite the TLC it deserves
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to harvest pumpkins to get perfectly ripe produce according to gardening experts
Gardening experts advise when the right time is to harvest our favourite orange produce
By Sara Hesikova
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When to plant garlic - experts reveal the best time to get your cloves in the ground for a summer harvest
You'll need to act fast though
By Kezia Reynolds
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Monty Don’s essential list of tender plants to bring in undercover for October -protect them before winter hits
The seasons are shifting, which means it's time to set to work protecting our favourite plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to plant daffodils in clumps - bulk-plant these beautiful blooms for an even bigger display next year
There are daffodils… And then there are *clumps* of daffodils
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow sedums for low-maintenance borders – they’re a hit with pollinators
Learn how to grow these vibrant succulent plants
By Sophie King
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When to plant daffodil bulbs – there's still time, but you'll need to be quick
Are you too late to plant daffodil bulbs? Experts advise whether January is a safe time to do it
By Sara Hesikova
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When to plant daffodil bulbs in pots – here's our Monty Don-inspired guide
You could be planting daffodil bulbs in pots sooner than you think
By Kayleigh Dray