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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Elho's Smart Pebble is the discreet houseplant monitor I use to help my plants thrive — it takes the guesswork out of watering and fertilising
I'm loving it so far
By Sophie King
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The easiest way to propagate Elephant Ears and fill your home with this tropical houseplant for free
Discover how to propagate Elephant Ears and kickstart your own tropical jungle in your home
By Holly Reaney
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5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardening
Sow these vegetables this month for effortless harvests
By Sophie King
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Garden experts share a clever hack to remove moss from patio slabs using a can of cola — it's safe and effective
This easy and non-toxic method is great for clearing moss from your patio and garden furniture
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is one small garden task experts are urging you to do this month to protect hedgehogs from harm
Hedgehogs are waking up from hibernation this month and need your help
By Kezia Reynolds
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This superhero flower could help you tackle a secret plant killer in your garden — it's the ultimate natural pest deterrent
I'll never garden without it again
By Sophie King
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How to stop squirrels digging up bulbs — 6 ways to guard and protect your spring and summer bulbs
Don't let your efforts go to waste...
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to care for Elephant's Ears — a stunning jungle plant that will thrive in your home
With oversized heart-shaped leaves resembling elephant ears, this tropical beauty is perfect for bringing tropical charm into the home
By Holly Reaney
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Coffee grounds can stop squirrels from stealing your bird feed — but you need to put it in this exact place
If you plan to use coffee grounds in your bird feeder, it's important it doesn't touch your bird feed
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to clean a bird feeder — Wildlife experts say this is the best way to keep it clean and protect against disease
You wouldn't want to eat off a dirty plate - our feathered friends don't want to either
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to prune apple trees to ensure a bountiful harvest every season
Expert tips for keeping a healthy and abundant tree all year round
By Jullia Joson
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The 7 best blossom trees to plant in March for big fluffy springtime blooms
Because nothing says spring quite like a beautiful blossom tree, after all…
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to plant peas – the best time to sow this delicious crop, indoors and outdoors
Time it right for tasty harvests all summer long
By Sophie King
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When to plant zinnia seeds to guarantee beautiful blooms in time for summer, according to gardening pros
The best time to plant zinnia seeds, plus top tips to help you enjoy this beautiful flower year-round
By Katie Sims
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How to grow cherry tomatoes and help them thrive in a small garden or on a tiny windowsill
Delicious and easy to grow? Sign us up...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to reseed a lawn — the perfect time to sow new grass and guarantee a lush lawn this summer
You can sow a new lawn in two key seasons
By Sophie King
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How to fix a leaning fence (the easy way!) — experts say you can save hundreds on a new panel by using these £25 products instead
A cheat’s way to make your fence look as good as new
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts warn gardeners to trim their hedges now, before 1st March, or risk breaking the law — everything you need to know
You've only got a week to complete this task...
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to grow lilies — the best way to plant the bulbs and fill your pots and borders with these fragrant favourites
Learn how in 5 easy steps
By Sophie King
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When to plant out sweet peas — if you sowed the seeds indoors this year, it's almost time to move them outside
Here's when you can plant your seedlings outside
By Sophie King
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3 signs your bird feeder could be infected by the deadly finch disease, according to garden experts
We need to do all we can to keep our garden birds happy and healthy
By Kezia Reynolds
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Rats in the compost bin? Here's what to do about it, according to pest experts
Rat-proof your compost bin with these simple tips
By Sophie King
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When to plant hollyhock seeds – you have two windows a year to choose from
Temperature is key to ensure beautiful blooms
By Holly Reaney
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When to sow sweet peas outdoors — and how to create the perfect growing spot to ensure they thrive
It's almost time...
By Sara Hesikova
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The best soil for growing tomatoes — experts share the secret to the perfect soil mix that will help yours thrive
If you want a bumper crop of tomatoes it's best to make sure you plant them in the correct soil...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why are my seedlings leggy? Experts reveal the most common cause — and 3 ways to avoid spindly young plants
Prevention is better than cure — but there is a method you can try to fix them
By Sophie King
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How to remove algae from a fence — 4 methods that will banish the green and prevent wood rot
You don’t have to replace a fence if it’s covered in algae. Here's what to do…
By Kayleigh Dray