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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Are heated propagators worth it? 3 reasons you should buy one before spring
Squeeze everything out of this gardening year...
By Sophie King
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How to care for Fiddle Leaf Fig to make the most of this swoon-worthy statement plant
It brings a tropical flair to any interior scheme
By Holly Reaney
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The RSPB warns not to use bird tables as it pulls stock offline due to deadly disease - these are the feeders you should use instead
The charity has warned against the spread of disease within bird populations
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to deadhead pansies to encourage a new flush of beautiful blooms, according to gardening experts
Here are the telltale signs that your pansies need deadheading, to enjoy these flowers at their best
By Katie Sims
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Where to place a jade plant – 5 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
Plus, why you shouldn’t be placing one in your bedroom…
By Ellis Cochrane
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Can you plant bulbs in January? Yes — but experts are warning of a big drawback for spring bulbs
Here's what you need to consider
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts reveal the most active garden pests to watch out for in winter — and how to keep them at bay
What's chewing your garden shed?
By Sophie King
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How to propagate pothos plants and create stunning new house plants for free
It's the perfect way to transform your home without spending a small fortune on houseplants...
By Kayleigh Dray
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9 of the best fruit and vegetables to grow in January for a head start on the growing season
Get started now for tasty 2025 harvests...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to protect garden wildlife during snow - what to do to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
It's not just us who want to escape the cold this month
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to winter proof garden pots to keep them from cracking in the cold
You need to show your garden pots some TLC when the temperature dips
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to force rhubarb — 5 easy steps to a delicious early crop for crumble and more
Now is the perfect time to force rhubarb, and it can be done in 5 simple steps
By Katie Sims
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Should you mist plants in winter? Here's why you shouldn't skip this important care tip
Hold onto that plant mister...
By Sophie King
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The RSPCA has issued a warning to anyone with foxes in their garden – here’s how to deter foxes safely and legally
Don't fall foul of the law when looking to remove foxes from your garden
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to do with a poinsettia plant after Christmas — 4 simple steps to help you see your plant through to next winter
Keep your plant thriving until next Christmas
By Sara Hesikova
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How to remove ice from a driveway – and the one method experts say you should never do
What you should and shouldn't use to defrost your paving
By Sophie King
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What to sow in January – 5 vegetables and flowers to start now for spring harvests and blooms
Crack open that seed tin and get started!
By Sophie King
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10 tips to protect plants from killer frosts - the pros use them and you should, too
When a sudden frost is forecast, take these steps to protect your plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 garden jobs to do in January – the tasks to tackle now to get your garden ready for when winter finally ends
The garden might be dormant, but there are still plenty of tasks to get ahead on
By Jayne Dowle
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When to take hardwood cuttings — experts reveal the best time to start propagating new plants for free
Free plants? Right this way...
By Sophie King
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The 7 New Year's resolutions that every gardener should make for 2025
Transform the way you garden in the months ahead with these genius New Year’s resolutions...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to grow indoor azaleas — a complete guide to beautiful winter blooms, from watering to deadheading advice
Indoor azalea 101 — everything you need to know for flourishing houseplants
By Sophie King
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When to prune plum trees — here's how to prevent silver leaf disease from attacking your tree
The best times to prune young and established plum trees
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to prune hydrangeas — a guide to the pruning window for every type
Timing is key, but not all hydrangeas require pruning
By Sara Hesikova
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Winter composting hacks – 6 ways to accelerate a compost pile and fill your garden beds for free next spring
Don’t let the colder temperatures slow down your composting efforts
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to felt a shed roof - a step-by-step guide to keep it safe from rot and damp
If you're shed has taken a battering this winter, here's how to felt a shed roof it ready for the New Year
By Holly Reaney
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How to care for a blue star fern – recreating its natural environment will make them easy to look after
They may be known for being tricky, but a few simple guidelines will change everything
By Holly Reaney