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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These are the tastiest tomato varieties you can grow at home – they’re better than any you can find at the supermarket
If you're looking for flavour, these are the experts' go-tos
By Sophie King
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When to use weedkiller on a lawn – the ideal window for cracking down on weeds is almost here
Strike while the iron's hot (and when the weather isn't!)
By Sophie King
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How to clean rust off metal furniture – experts reveal the fuss-free way to restore metal furniture
You don't have to buy new metal furniture. Here's what to do…
By Jenny McFarlane
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Monty Don wants you to embrace the shaggy lawn trend - and it requires little to no effort on your part
‘You don’t need to worry or stress about it, the shaggy lawn is back.’
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts share the 5 plants you should never grow with strawberries – steer clear of these plant pairings for a good harvest
Pay attention to what you're planting your strawberries alongside, as some neighbours can spell disaster for these tasty fruits...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to grow dahlias in pots – experts reveal their top tips to keep them healthy and blooming all summer long
These bold blooms will keep on flowering – even in containers
By Ellis Cochrane
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When to plant asparagus – experts reveal the perfect time to guarantee delicious asparagus spears this year
Whether you're working with asparagus crowns or seeds, here's when to plant yours for that 5-a-day magic...
By Kayleigh Dray
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If you want fresh strawberries all year round, you should try growing them indoors garden experts say
Growing your strawberries inside can actually extend your harvest
By Kezia Reynolds
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Wildlife experts are urging gardeners to add cooked potatoes to their bird feeders this spring
If you treat the birds in your garden to this high-calorie treat, they will be flocking to see you again
By Kezia Reynolds
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4 hayfever-proof flowering plants that will add colour to your garden - without dry eyes and runny noses
We can't say these plants will stop you sneezing completely, but these are the best flowers for hayfever
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 kitchen scraps to add to plants for brighter blooms according to florists - from coffee to pickle juice
Your food waste is your gardens best friend
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 of the best bedding plants to add to your garden in April for vibrant flower beds this summer
Colourful displays are just months away...
By Sophie King
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How to keep pigeons away from bird feeders and help other garden birds enjoy their share
We've rounded up four simple tips
By Sophie King
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Can you divide dahlia tubers in spring? Experts share their golden rules to get even more beautiful blooms this year but you need to act fast
Get this one right, and you'll be rewarded with plenty more dahlias come summer...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to sow courgettes for your most productive summer crop yet
It all depends on where you start the seeds
By Sophie King
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How to clean porcelain patio tiles and restore your patio to its former glory
It couldn't be easier to get your porcelain patio tiles in shape when you follow this method
By Ellis Cochrane
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Experts reveal the best filler plants for sparse flower beds that will transform bare borders with fast-growing bountiful blooms
Bare patches begone! Here's how to fill up your saddest flower beds like an absolute pro...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Cath Kidston's patio garden is an oasis of tall herbs and flowering perennials – here's how to get the look
It's perfect for small gardens, too
By Sophie King
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This is how long grass seed takes to grow according to garden experts – and what you can do to ensure a lush green lawn for summer
If you've laid your grass seed for the summer, this is what you can expect in the coming months
By Kezia Reynolds
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This simple and humane method will stop slugs eating your prize plants this spring – all you need is a Brussels sprout
It's slug season again - and this veg-inspired slug hack is the secret weapon you need
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 flowering container plants that will provide privacy and screen your garden with beautiful blooms
We've rounded up the experts' favourites
By Sophie King
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How to care for sweet peas – how to water, feed and pick these fragrant blooms to get the most out of their flowering period
We've thrown together the ultimate sweet pea care guide
By Lauren Bradbury
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Where is the best place to put a spider plant in a house? Houseplant experts reveal the perfect spots
The perfect placement is the key to helping this houseplant must-have to thrive
By Holly Reaney
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Can I prune my neighbour's trees? What you need to know about the rules and regulations to avoid a dispute
Find out what you should do if you find yourself in this slightly awkward situation...
By Ellis Cochrane
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I've always been a fan of corten steel planters, but this year the garden trend is taking over Pinterest – here's the trick to styling them
These are the best plants and colour schemes to use
By Sophie King
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These are the best trees to plant close to your house and the ones you shouldn't if you want to avoid damage to your property, warn experts
Planning on planting a tree near your home? Read this first...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is the secret weapon gardeners use to make their gardens flourish – experts say it’s the key to healthier roots, soil and growth
It's a little-known secret garden experts swear by...
By Kezia Reynolds