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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This secret gardening ingredient could be the key to stronger rose plants – and even more flowers
Is mycorrhizal fungi worth it? We spoke to the experts to find out...
By Sophie King
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When to prune camellias for healthy, colourful blooms, according to garden experts
Pros reveal the best time to prune camellias for a happy and healthy flowering shrub
By Kezia Reynolds
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These are the 5 best climbing plants to transform an urban courtyard garden into a blooming oasis, according to garden experts
Fill your courtyard with beautiful flowers this summer
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is the best place to plant peonies for gorgeous flowers - experts say it’s the difference between stunted growth and beautiful blooms
If you want an abundance of this fluffy, pink, fragrant bloom in your garden then getting the placement right is everything
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to attract swifts and swallows to your garden - garden experts say these 3 features will make these birds feel welcome
Swifts and swallows are a welcome sight every summer, and this is how to ensure you see them in your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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Dahlia gall could be wreaking havoc on your garden plants – here's how to spot it, and what to do if your plants are infected
Nip it in the bud before it affects the rest of your garden
By Sophie King
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This is the best place to plant wisteria if you want beautiful romantic blooms, according to garden experts
This beautiful flower is on everyone's garden wishlist, and this is exactly where to plant it for best results
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 plants that will make your patio smell gorgeous – the top fragrant picks experts recommend potting up
From aromatic flowers to fragrant herbs
By Kayleigh Dray
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Move over, fences – dead hedges are the wild and wonderful alternative your garden will love and they're easier to build than you'd think
The perfect eco-friendly solution for small gardens
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 of the best climbing plants with pink flowers – the prettiest climbers to trail over fences, walls and pergolas
Elevate your garden scheme with easy-to-grow climbing plants in an eye-catching shade of pink
By Lisa Fazzani
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Shoppers can’t get enough of The Range’s lemon tree, but I’ve found an even cheaper bestseller at B&Q - it’s perfect for a Mediterranean look
Welcome the summer with this glorious fruit tree
By Kezia Reynolds
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Pest experts reveal eucalyptus is the secret ingredient for keeping rats off your bird feeder - this is how to use it safely and effectively
It's a great natural deterrent
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to attract robins to your garden – experts reveal the exact bird box you need and where to place it
Robins are the UK's favourite bird, and this is how you keep them coming back to your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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10 of the best plants for a Mediterranean garden for an outdoor space that mirrors the gardens of Italy, Spain, France and Greece
Channel sunnier climes with these plants, shrubs and trees
By Sophie King
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How to set up a drip watering system that saves water and a lot of effort
Keep your plants hydrated (and your water bill down) with this clever garden watering solution
By Natalie Osborn
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The herbs you should plant together for an easy-care herb garden – 6 expert-recommended combinations
Make this year's herb garden effortless
By Sophie King
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How to grow wisteria in pots – 6 steps to breathtaking spring displays
It can be a successful potted climber with the right know-how...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant out annual flowering plants for vibrant, colourful garden borders – and give them the best start, according to experts
Not sure when to plant out annual flowering plants? We've got you covered...
By Kayleigh Dray
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3 humane methods to stop squirrels eating your plants, according to garden experts
Stop squirrels from munching on your plants with these three humane methods
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean paving slabs — a foolproof 5-step process to clean winter grime off your driveway, patio, or garden paths
Spruce up your outdoor space in 5 easy steps
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to protect seedlings from birds – experts say there's a kind and clever way to stop them pecking
Yes, you can protect seedlings from birds without harming your feathered friends...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The red creeping thyme lawn is a beautiful new take on traditional grass – here's how to grow one
It's effortless and unique
By Sophie King
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Mary Berry’s favourite flower to grow in the garden is a low-maintenance winter bloomer - and you can plant it right now
These gorgeous purple blooms will brighten up your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to remove algae from garden walls in five steps – and the cleaning product experts rave about for tackling it fast
Experts share their top tips for getting garden walls algae-free
By Katie Sims
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How and when to fertilise peonies for bigger, brighter blooms, according to experts
Find out everything you need to know about fertilising peonies and how to boost their beautiful blooms for longer
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 fragrant shrubs that will fill your garden with a gorgeous scent this summer
Add an extra dimension to your outdoor space with these scented shrubs
By Kezia Reynolds
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How much to spend on a lawn mower – the ideal price range for small, medium and large gardens
I checked in with home improvement experts to find out
By Sophie King