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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When is it too late to prune roses? Here's what the experts say
Because, yes, there is a right and a wrong time of year when it comes to pruning roses
By Kayleigh Dray
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The best plant covers to protect your garden from frost
What the experts use to insulate their plants in winter
By Sara Hesikova
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Why you need to add mulch to your plants before the temperature drops any more
The key step you may not have done yet
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Meet the unexpected 'it' flower of 2024 – experts say it's set to become a garden border hero
This wild new garden border trend is going to be a very big deal this year
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant lupin seeds - experts reveal the perfect time to add these hardy perennials to your garden
It’s almost time…
By Lauren Bradbury
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Why chillies are the first seeds that Monty Don sows every single year
Get your garden ready for the new year with Monty Don's chilli seed tips
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant daffodil bulbs – there's still time, but you'll need to be quick
Are you too late to plant daffodil bulbs? Experts advise whether January is a safe time to do it
By Sara Hesikova
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Best air-purifying indoor plants - 12 houseplants that will cleanse your home and remove toxins from the air
Air-cleaning indoor plants that are both practical and naturally beautiful
By Lauren Bradbury
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Monty Don's tip will improve the health of your compost – using cardboard and paper leftover from the holidays
A valid excuse to skip the recycling bin
By Sara Hesikova
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How to care for amaryllis - four tips to keep it blooming for decades to come
An amaryllis isn't just for Christmas, but only if you know how to look after it properly
By Lauren Bradbury
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What plants to sow in January for early spring harvest and blooms adorning your garden
What to sow in the new year to enjoy come spring
By Sara Hesikova
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What to do with your poinsettia plant after Christmas, according to Monty Don
The guru explains how you can keep it looking great year round
By Sara Hesikova
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5 budget-friendly ways to keep your shed and greenhouse warm this winter without a heater
Experts share how to keep your shed and greenhouse warm on a budget without turning the heating on
By Sara Hesikova
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Garden experts reveal the home remedies they use to stop plant leaves turning brown
Green nowhere to be seen? This is how heal those leaves using things you already have at home
By Sara Hesikova
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Can you plant bulbs in January? Garden experts have warning if you're planting spring bulbs late
Have you missed the boat?
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to plant sunflower seeds for sunny blooms to brighten your garden this summer
Experts advise what is the best month to sow your sunflower seeds in the UK for a thriving and vibrant plant
By Sara Hesikova
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How to care for houseplants over winter – 6 ways to keep them alive and thriving during the colder months
The experts share their top advice
By Ellis Cochrane
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When to prune plum trees - experts reveal the perfect time to avoid the deadly silver leaf disease
No, you shouldn’t prune a plum tree in the winter…
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow winter pansies for stunning cold-weather blooms
Winter pansies can be planted in borders, pots or baskets, making them suitable for all gardens
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to propagate a snake plant - failsafe methods to cultivate new plants for free
Snake plants are too beautiful to only have one
By Katie Sims
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Can I plant bulbs in December? Yes, but experts reveal the one thing that could work against you
It’s a little late, but you can still get away with planting bulbs in December
By Lauren Bradbury
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The best winter plants for pots, according to gardening experts
Your garden will look beautiful all year long if you fill your pots with these winter plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to care for a fiddle leaf fig – tips to ensure you'll have a healthy, thriving plant
Proud fiddle leaf fig owner? These expert tips will help you keep it happy
By Katie Sims
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7 winter flowers for hanging baskets if you want a truly beautiful display
What flowers can you put in hanging baskets in winter? Let our experts show you the way
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 ways to use ivy in your garden – Monty Don calls it something 'every gardener should nurture'
These ivy garden ideas are sure to inspire you
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 things all amazing winter gardens have, according to the experts
Here's how to create the perfect winter garden
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to repot a Christmas cactus for a thriving plant long after the festive season
The step-by-step guide to repotting a Christmas cactus as advised by experts
By Sara Hesikova