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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Why are my rose leaves turning yellow? The 6 reasons this could be happening, and how to fix it
Experts explain why and how to fix the problem
By Rachel Homer
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Do you need to water plants in winter, or could you be doing more harm than good?
Is winter watering necessary as plants hunker down in preparation for cold months?
By Rachel Homer
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How to take rhododendron cuttings – double your blooms for free with this nifty trick
Propagate your favourite flowering shrub with ease
By Rachel Homer
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How to divide perennials – an expert guide on how to get more plants for free
Dividing perennials isn't just a great way to boost plant health; it's also a brilliant way to multiply your plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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What is a biennial plant? Everything you need to know, including the best ones to grow yourself
Add some colour and intrigue to your garden with a stunning selection of biennial plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to take sage cuttings and enjoy more of these fragrant herbs for free
A step-by-step guide to help you propagate sage
By Rachel Homer
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The easy lawnmower hack that will give you lush grass this autumn – and it's all about height
Keen to keep your garden looking its best this autumn? This hack could prove the answer...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Is pruning the same as cutting back? No, and choosing the wrong option could spell disaster for your plants
They may seem interchangeable, but they’re not the same…
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is the osiria rose? How to get the viral rose everyone thinks is AI art
It's all over our social feeds, so here's the truth about the stunning osiria rose...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 6 best spring bulbs for shade to plant now, according to garden pros
Now is the time to plan ahead if you want your shady garden to looks its best come springtime...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant winter pansies - Now's the prime time to fill your garden with colourful blooms for the colder months
Pansies will need a little headstart to grow big and bushy this winter
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to plant iris bulbs - the deadline is looming if you want to fill your garden with bulb or border irises next year
Autumn = Iris planting time
By Lauren Bradbury
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September lawn care tips – 5 ways to give your lawn a boost before the cold weather arrives
Get your lawn in shape this month
By Sophie King
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Why is my asparagus fern turning yellow? 7 possible causes and how to fix them
Stop your asparagus fern turning yellow with these seven quick fixes and expert houseplant care tips
By Holly Reaney
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Why is my Christmas cactus dropping leaves? How to save this festive favourite before it’s too late
If you spot the signs early, you’ll be able to save your Christmas cactus
By Lauren Bradbury
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Mexican fleabane is the unexpected ‘it’ flower at RHS Wisley - here's how to grow this pretty plant at home
Here’s how to get this little bloom to work its magic in your own garden
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to overwinter fuchsias – even tender varieties can survive the colder months with the right know-how
Protect your plants this winter
By Sophie King
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Why are my tomatoes still green? Monty Don has a last-ditch solution for turning them red after harvesting
If green tomatoes are the bane of your vegetable garden, Monty Don has the solution...
By Kayleigh Dray
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The 5 best wallflowers to plant now for bright, beautiful borders
Get your garden ready for springtime by planting these pretty blooms...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What is perlite? Garden experts explain the benefits and how to use it to help plants thrive
Find out more about this handy material to have as part of your gardening supplies
By Ellis Cochrane
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9 plants to propagate in September to get a head start on next year’s garden without spending a penny
Why buy more plants when you can propagate what you already have?
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to harvest in September - the best fruit and veg to pick this month
Fill your kitchen with homegrown goodness
By Sophie King
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Why is my olive tree dropping leaves? What to do to get it back to looking its best
Find out why it’s not a lost cause if you start to see this happen to yours
By Ellis Cochrane
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Why is my spider plant turning brown? – 10 reasons why this could be happening and what to do to fix them
From watering issues to where you've situated it in your home, these could all affect its overall health
By Ellis Cochrane
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When to harvest butternut squash for the sweetest, nuttiest fruits
There’s an art to harvesting butternut squash (and it’s all in the timing)
By Kayleigh Dray
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Do solar lights work in winter? Top tips to make your garden glow all year round
Solar lights struggle during the winter months, but there are things you can do to help
By Lauren Bradbury
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Should you deadhead lavender? You can, but there’s another option to consider if you want free fragrant shrubs next year
You might assume that you have to deadhead lavender, but that’s not the case
By Lauren Bradbury