Garden advice
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Rain pots are making waves as an attractive water butt alternative - here’s how to make one for your own garden
You’ve heard of water butts… but have you heard of rain pots?
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Are tomato plants a perennial that can survive winter?
What to know as the cold weather starts to approach
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This is the best time to plant lavender in pots and garden borders, according to garden experts
The experts reveal all...
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When to prune hellebores to ensure this winter favourite will bloom this Christmas
There’s a big pruning window, but you still need to time it perfectly
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What to plant in pots in September - 8 options for a stunning autumn garden
Autumn might be creeping in, but there's still time to plant up those pots
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Why are my dahlia leaves turning yellow? 5 reasons why and how to fix it, according to experts
If caught early, you can restore your dahlias to their former glory
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Best soil for Monstera – this is the perfect mix for healthy houseplants
All the ingredients you should look out for
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When to cut back peonies for beautiful, bushier plants
This is when you should be pruning your peonies
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When to prune ceanothus – here’s when to cut back California lilacs, according to experts
Time it right for the best blooms
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Can you reuse soil in plant pots? Here’s why you shouldn’t throw it away just yet
The gardening experts weigh in on how many times you can reuse your potting soil...
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10 lawn care mistakes that could be ruining your lawn and how to avoid them, according to experts
Sometimes you need to know what can go wrong to get it right
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How do I know when my carrots are ready to harvest? Key signs that indicate when to pick
Experts share what to look out for when harvesting carrots, so you can enjoy them at their best
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What to do with flower pots at the end of summer - 3 options recommended by gardeners
Summer is almost over, so what on earth are you going to do with all of those flower pots?
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Should you deadhead zinnia? Yes, but there’s another option to consider if you want to fill your garden with these beautiful blooms next year
You have a choice to make
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Taking salvia cuttings – everything you need to know about replenishing your garden with beautiful blooms
From when to take them to how long it takes to root
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How to grow a banana plant and add some tropical chic to your garden
This plant is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S…
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6 reasons why your orchid leaves are turning yellow and what you can do to fix it, according to experts
Don’t worry, you can revive your orchid
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Do you really know the difference between pruning and deadheading? How to ensure you're doing the right one
They both involve cutting, but have very different results
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The rose deadheading mistakes that could be killing your prized plant
And what to do instead...
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8 long flowering perennials to add to your garden for longer lasting blooms
Choose plants that come back year after year for a truly sustainable (and beautiful) garden
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How to attract frogs to your garden – 5 ways to encourage amphibians to get rid of slugs and snails
Frogs will help to keep slugs and snails from devastating your garden borders
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5 easy ways to attract butterflies to your garden
Butterflies need our help, and who doesn’t love to see butterflies fluttering by in the garden?
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How long can seeds be stored? Your expert guide to keeping seeds fresh and ready to plant for longer
If you're keen to store seeds for as long as possible, look this way...
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When to prune autumn raspberries for seriously juicy berries year after year
The season of mist and mellow fruitfulness is upon us, so when do we whip out the pruning shears?
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Why has Nancy Birtwhistle chosen to keep caterpillars in her veg patch? Everything you need to know - and what the experts say about it
She’s controlling her very hungry caterpillars the natural way
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How to sharpen secateurs - xx tips for easy pruning
Get your tools in tip-top shape
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How to clean porcelain patio tiles - a step-by-step guide to keep them looking good all year round
The experts explain everything you need to know before you get scrubbing
