Garden 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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I had to do a double-take when I saw Lidl is selling olive trees for under £10 – I’ve never seen them at such a low price
Run, don't walk
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can I put a trellis on my neighbour's fence? The legal rules you must follow before adding a trellis to a boundary fence or risk breaking the law
What you need to know
By Holly Reaney
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This is the best spot to plant jasmine and turn a wall or fence into a fragrant floral display this summer
Encourage as many blooms as possible!
By Sophie King
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I accidentally used hugelkultur to fill my deep planter – and it's saved me a small fortune on soil and my plants are thriving too
It turns out it's a genius, budget-friendly gardening method
By Jenny McFarlane
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A magnolia is the ultimate high-impact plant to buy and plant up this month – this is how I bagged my new plant for a bargain price
Shop cleverly and nab yourself a bargain buy at the garden centre
By Lisa Fazzani
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I recommend these groundcover roses to anyone looking to manage weeds *and* fill their garden borders with fragrance
They’re low-maintenance, too!
By Sophie King
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How to prune properly in early spring – protect your plants while it's still cold with this expert-approved method so your garden thrives in the months to come
Pruning can feel overwhelming, but with some simple kit and a little know-how, you can enjoy a productive and beautiful garden in the year ahead
By Laura Hillier
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The gnome ban has been lifted at this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show – and it's all down to The King
The unexpected stars of this year's event!
By Sophie King
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What to do with perennials in March – these 6 tasks will encourage resilient plants
Add these crucial jobs to your list
By Sophie King
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The one thing you shouldn't do with jasmine right now if you want it to flower well in the summer
This mistake could cost this year's blooms
By Sophie King
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This is the time to plant blueberries for the best harvests this summer – don't wait or you'll miss out
Plant them before the window closes and you'll be rewarded with sweet, juicy berries later in the season
By Jenny McFarlane
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Granular vs liquid lawn fertiliser – this is the type that will green your grass the fastest
Here are the benefits of each feed
By Sophie King
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How I'm planning to transform my garden into a Mediterranean oasis this summer with fragrant flowers, terracotta tones and simple, budget-friendly outdoor decor swaps
These easy planting and outdoor decor ideas will transform my space in time for summer
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 clever ways I’m reusing egg cartons in my garden this spring – they're saving me both time and money
Don't chuck out your old egg cartons, they'll come in super handy in the garden
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 ways to stop squirrels from digging up your potted plants – smart and humane ways to stop them destroying your bulb displays
Don't let all your hard work be dug up and eaten
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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I used this savvy trick to create my dream rose garden for £20 – now is the time to act to add these romantic blooms to your outdoor space on a budget
I can't wait to see it flourish this summer
By Holly Reaney
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How to spot a rose sucker – and remove it before it sucks the life out of your plant
Don't let these unwanted shoots steal the show
By Sophie King
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My patio was covered in grime after winter – this one cleaner worked wonders at getting my limestone slabs gleaming again
My patio is sorted for spring
By Jenny McFarlane
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These are the 4 things you should never do to your lawn in spring – experts say avoid doing these in March and you'll have thicker, healthier grass for summer
Steer clear of these spring lawncare mistakes...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Experts are warning gardeners to watch out for this pest in March, before it destroys your roses
How to get ahead of this pesky pest
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This is the one rambling rose to plant now for beautiful fragrance and privacy all summer long
It’ll cover a fence or trellis in no time
By Sophie King
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If you have a woody hydrangea, it can be fixed say experts – this is how to revive yours and get an abundance of blooms again this summer
Stuck with woody, leggy plants that produce fewer flowers each year? Here's what you need to do about it...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to lay turf in spring – 6 foolproof steps to a strong new lawn that's ready to use by summer
A no-faff guide to laying grass
By Sophie King
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I'm using Monty Don's simple hydrangea trick for bigger and better blooms this summer – these are the varieties to try it on this March
This is the perfect window for deadheading these hydrangea varieties using Monty Don's top tip
By Jenny McFarlane
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This might be the most whimsical cottage garden plant I've ever seen
It thrives in shade and damp soils
By Sophie King
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5 perennial plants to divide in March to fill your garden borders for free ready for summer
It's time to divide up your perennials
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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What I do to my lawn in March (and what I leave until later in spring) – and it's what garden experts advise too
The dos and don'ts for looking after your lawn this month
By Lisa Fazzani


