Garden advice
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5 thuggish plants that experts say will take over your garden if you're not careful
We love a fast-growing plant – until it takes over our garden entirely, that is! Here’s the ones to avoid, according to experts…
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How often should you deadhead plants? Garden experts break down the timings for healthier plants and more blooms
What you need to know about looking after each type of plant
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7 sun-loving plants to grow in pots – these expert-approved planting choices will stay looking good all summer long
Keep your garden looking fabulous when the temperature rises
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7 annual flowers that don't need deadheading – these self-cleaning plants will do the work for you!
Try these low-maintenance favourites
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Nature's best pest-control will flock to your garden if you plant these 5 gorgeous flowering plants
Ladybirds are a gardener's best friend, so help them feel right at home
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How to shade a greenhouse – 6 different ways to protect your plants from the sun
There's an option for every budget!
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Garden shade ideas – 17 smart ways to provide shelter on hot summer days
Parasols, pergolas and more
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5 easy steps to kill ivy roots and stop it coming back, according to garden experts
The ivy in your garden has outstayed its welcome? This is how to get rid of it for good
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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them snacking on your flower beds
Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.
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7 shade-loving plants to grow under trees for a stunning woodland-inspired garden
Maximise the planting in your garden by making the most of the space under your trees
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5 vegetables that love full sun – these crops produce their best harvests in the sunshine, and you can plant them now
If you've got a sunny garden, you'll have a lot of success with these vegetables
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These 5 perennials that thrive on neglect will guarantee a beautiful garden for lazy gardeners all year round
They're a dose of natural magic for an easy-to-care-for outdoor space
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Boiling water is a cheap and easy way to remove garden weeds, but this is what experts want you to know before trying it at home
Gardening experts reveal the facts about this popular weed-killing method
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3 ways to protect your lawn in a heatwave – keep your grass healthy amid this week’s high temperatures
These tips are simple but effective!
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How to grow black pepper – 5 steps to nail growing your own seasoning at home
With the right conditions, it's possible to grow your own supply of fresh peppercorns
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I've scoured the internet for the best plant supports to keep my garden in shape - these stakes and obelisks will guarantee beautiful garden borders
One of the secrets to a beautiful garden border is not actually in the planting, the soil or the watering… It’s in the supports
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7 best paint colours to brighten up a gloomy north-facing garden, according to experts
Transform your outdoor space with these expert-approved shades
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This is what every type of garden shade means, from full sun to deep shade, to help you work out what will grow best in your garden
Time to decode those plant labels!
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7 vegetables you can sow in summer for quick harvests and late-season crops
You can even sow some veg in time for Christmas!
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A manual lawn mower is the low-cost alternative to modern mowers – I weighed the benefits and drawbacks
If you have considered buying a manual push mower, read about my experience and why I would (or wouldn't) recommend one
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The two key soil improvers you need to know about when sowing and potting up plants – here’s how to choose the right type
They'll help you grow healthy, thriving plants
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This is one of the best ways to keep your bird bath clean – and it will only cost you a penny
This simple hack proves how easy it is to keep a bird bath clean
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Why isn't my jasmine flowering? Experts reveal what you can do to get this sweet-smelling plant to bloom
Jasmine is one of the most beautiful and fragrant climbers around – but only if it blooms...
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7 of the biggest propagation mistakes you can make – and how to avoid killing your cuttings
Propagation is one of the best ways to fill your garden with plants for free, so long as you avoid these mistakes...
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4 practical ways to attract birds to a balcony or urban garden, according to wildlife experts
You don't need acres of green space to welcome birds to your small gardens and balconies
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This easy-to-grow (and pretty!) flower could help you keep squirrels at bay in the garden – here's how to use it
It's a brilliant all-rounder
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4 places in a garden you should never use leftover coffee grounds – gardening experts warn that they'll do more harm than good
The spots to swerve using this popular gardening hack
