Garden 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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5 ways to make your garden sound better for a serene and relaxing environment, according to garden expertsDo you hear that? That's the sound of a relaxing, happy garden...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do insteadThey’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to mow your grass if you have bulbs in your lawn, according to expertsDon't strike too soon...
By Sophie King
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If you want to attract sparrows to your garden, you need this bird box – wildlife experts say this fussy visitor has very specific needsSparrow populations have declined by 70% since 1970 in the UK. This is what you can do to help them.
By Kezia Reynolds
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Don't plant your begonia tubers until you read this – avoid these common mistakes if you want lots of big blooms this summerWondering what went wrong with your tuberous begonias? It's likely you made one of these classic mistakes...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Habitat just dropped the prettiest frilly plant pots – I'm picking up several to complement my cottage-style gardenBring the scallop trend to the garden
By Holly Reaney
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4 of the best white-flowering shrubs to plant now for fluffy, cloud-like bloomsThey produce a gorgeous fragrance
By Sophie King
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This is the best way to overseed a lawn full of moss in spring – experts share their simple method to bring your grass back to lifeMossy lawn getting you down? Here's how to overseed it and get the grassy verge of your dreams...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Don't forget to prune your roses before the window closes – experts are warning it could make all the difference to this year's flowersGet started this weekend!
By Sophie King
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I'm blocking weeds before they sprout by using this old newspaper trick in my garden borders – it's a super easy, expert-backed method to stop them in their tracksThis natural fix is going to save hours of weeding later in the season
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to prepare your garden for spring – 9 tasks that will refresh your beds, borders and outdoor furnitureGear up for the growing season!
By Sophie King
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As a Gardens Editor, I always water freshly sown seeds with this Amazon mister so that I don’t kill themFor under £6, it’s a must-have
By Sophie King
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The slug trap garden experts swear by to protect plants in spring – all you need is one of these fruit bowl staplesThis chemical-free method is both wildlife and purse-friendly
By Kezia Reynolds
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You'd swear these roses were peonies – but the difference is they'll bloom all summer long if you plant them nowEnjoy peony vibes in your garden this summer with these gorgeous garden rose look-alikes that are just like the real thing
By Lisa Fazzani
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Lidl is our secret go-to place for buying outdoor plants – it's one of the cheapest places to pick up hydrangeas, azaleas and roses right nowTrust me, Lidl is great for picking up high-quality, budget plants
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 lawn diseases that could be eating your grass – identify and treat them before they take overSnow mould, fairy rings and more
By Sophie King
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I'm beating weeds to it by adding this flowering ground cover plant to my borders now – experts say it's so effective at stopping them in their tracksIt's practical and pretty
By Jenny McFarlane
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This genius hack will quadruple your space for growing seedlings at home and fill your garden with even more gorgeous plants this springThis is such a clever growing hack
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 bedding plants to plant now to give your garden an instant pop of colour, according to garden expertsIt's not too early for a garden full of colour
By Kezia Reynolds
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Hot borders is the planting trend that will fill your garden with bold colour this summer – your garden will look sunny even when the sky is greyWe're obsessed with this summery planting style
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 perennials to plant in March for flowers that come back every year – our favourite varietiesCatmint, erigeron and more
By Sophie King
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Your birth month has a specific flower – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your gardenBirth flowers are enjoying a quiet revival right now. Here's what you need to know about yours...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Garden experts are urging gardeners to make this vital job a top priority – or risk an unlimited fine in the springLeaving this task too late can harm the health of your trees, too
By Kezia Reynolds
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Grow these 7 vegetables at home to save money on your shopping bill – they taste even more delicious home-grownBeginner-friendly picks
By Sophie King
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When to sow parsnips – make the most of this week’s warmer weatherThey taste even better homegrown!
By Sophie King
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What to do with roses in March – these 3 tasks will make your plants flower better than everGive those blooms a boost!
By Sophie King
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How to start begonia tubers indoors right now for a 'vibrant, flower-filled show' all summerGet a head start by planting your begonia tubers indoors now
By Lisa Fazzani


