Garden advice
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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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3 things you need to do if you find a bird injured in your garden, according to wildlife experts
If a feathered friend needs your help, this is what you need to do
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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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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
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7 biennial flowers that flourish in clay soil – experts share the plants that fill your garden with an abundance of blooms
Pick the right biennial plants and you can still achieve amazing results in your garden
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Do I have a right to privacy in my garden? Here's what you can (and can't) do
Experts explain where you stand legally, and what you can do to protect your garden's privacy
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What can I do if my neighbour's tree is damaging my fence? Everything you need to know from a legal standpoint
The exact steps to take, according to the experts
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How to grow borage – planting, watering and harvesting the herb that bees love
It's delicious in salads, too!
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4 shed paint colours that will boost the value of your home and look appealing to buyers
Increase your home's kerb appeal with these stunning shades
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Worried your neighbour is attracting rats? What you can legally do
Discover what steps you can take if your neighbour's habits are causing a rodent issue
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Flower bed ideas – 10 ways to create your best displays yet
Design tips, plant recommendations and more
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Save fruit trees from the 'June drop' – the one thing Monty Don says you need to do to ensure a bigger, healthier harvest
If you own an apple or a pear tree, look this way...
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How to plant gladiolus bulbs in pots – an easy guide to bringing these beautiful blooms to your container garden
Liven up your patio with perfectly planted pots of gladioli
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What to do after scarifying a lawn – 5 crucial follow-up steps for a greener, healthier lawn
These tasks will give your grass an extra boost
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How to keep foxes out of your garden — 6 (safe and humane) ways to deter these garden invaders
Deter foxes without harming them in the process
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This hack makes mulching neater, quicker and easier – it will recycle your old plastic pots, too
You won't want to mulch your plants any other way!
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6 of the best plants for clay soil – these shrubs and flowering plants will thrive in this challenging soil type
Clay soil can be a blessing, not a curse!
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5 reasons garden birds aren't visiting your bird bath – and what experts urge you to do to make it more welcoming
A bird bath is a wonderful way to welcome feathered friends to your garden – but only if you do it properly
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The 2 places you should never put a bird box, according to wildlife experts
Birds can be quite fussy when choosing their homes
