Garden advice
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My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compostExperts say it's key to successful crops
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Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your gardenHere's the special meanings behind all 12....
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5 things people with tidy garden sheds always have – easy upgrades for an organised space in time for springHere are the foundations for a tidy shed
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each typeTop picks for every season
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Step aside, hydrangeas, there is a chic new ‘it’ plant for 2026, and it’s the perfect low-effort way to add impact to a gardenWe're celebrating the year of the cabbage
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp gardenIt thrives in wet, clay soil
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Can I prune my neighbour's tree? Only if you check these 4 things first, warn legal expertsIgnoring them could be legally risky
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The rain killed my friend's pot plants, so I told her to try this £6 solution – now, her container plants are thriving (even in torrential downpours!)It's so simple, but *so* effective
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summerGet your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
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6 old-fashioned plants making a big comeback in 2026 – expect bold colour and beautiful bloomsShow these grandma-style plants some love
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Experts say you can plant allium bulbs in February – but you'll get better results with this varietyMissed the autumn planting window? Right this way...
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Sow these flower seeds in February for months of bright, beautiful blooms from early spring onwardsGet ahead of the game by sowing these flower seeds now and fill your garden with colourful and longer-flowering blooms early on in the season
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Garden experts want you to use this ingredient from your fridge to get rid of garden pests – the all-natural method works a treatThe natural way to get rid of pests
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4 fast-growing climbing plants for privacy that you can plant nowOur top flowering and evergreen picks
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These 4 garden trends aren’t worth the investment in 2026, say expertsIt's official, folks: some garden trends are best avoided...
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5 unique bulbs to plant in February for stunning summer displaysFrom pineapple lilies to striking gladioli
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12 jobs to do in the garden in February that will guarantee a productive 2026Planting, pruning and maintenance tasks
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8 vegetables you can plant under cloches in February – sow these crops now for early harvestsThe 2026 growing season starts now!
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5 of the best bulbs to plant in February for red blooms – ruby, crimson and burgundy options for showstopping summer displaysPlant these bulbs, tubers and corms now
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Birdscaping is the secret tool wildlife experts are using to attract more birds to their gardens – here’s the easy way you can do it, tooMake wildlife a priority in 2026
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Gardeners are being warned against making this 1 hydrangea mistake in winter – it will cost you your summer bloomsYou have been warned...
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Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge riskDon't make this mistake!
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10 garden pond ideas for a tranquil, nature-friendly spaceFrom container setups to bespoke designs
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The garden maintenance jobs hedgehog experts wish you'd stop doing – protect these garden visitors by avoiding these spring tidy-up mistakesAvoid putting hedgehogs in harm's way by thinking twice about routine garden jobs and tasks
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Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefitsIt's the future of sustainable gardening
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Where to buy seed potatoes to start growing your own spuds – 5 of the best stockistsFrom classic favourites to disease-resistant varieties
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Wildlife experts want you to dig a patch of soil in your garden this month – robins will thank you for itThis easy task won't take you long either
