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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The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do instead to achieve brilliant spring blooms
Don’t make these mistakes if you want a bright and beautiful display of spring flowers
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 4 methods wildlife experts use to protect bulbs for a spring garden bursting with colour
Quite often, it's not your bulbs foxes are after...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where to buy spring bulbs – the best places to shop for reliable favourites and unique bloomers
I'm a gardens editor, and these are my favourite places to buy spring bulbs
By Sophie King
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Can you use washing powder to clean your driveway? Experts say yes if you use this specific type
It turns out washing powder isn't just good for cleaning clothes
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to plant in empty garden beds now to fill the gaps in your borders for an easy autumn refresh
Keep your garden productive, even at the tail end of the year
By Laura Hillier
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6 of the most unusual spring bulbs to plant this autumn that will surprise you when they bloom
If you want a spring garden that turns everyone’s heads in the best possible way, then plant these bulbs, stat…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you plant daffodil bulbs in September? Experts say 'earlier is always better'
How to get your timings right
By Sophie King
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Stacey Solomon's home-grown pumpkin arch is her most iconic autumn doorscape yet
The queen of door decorations has outdone herself with this all-natural creation
By Rebecca Knight
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The 7 best bulbs to plant in September for a stunning spring display
For a garden that's brimming with life and colour from February to May
By Holly Reaney
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Homeowner slammed with £20,000 fine after cutting back a tree in their garden – legal experts reveal how to stop it happening to you
Cutting back trees might be a common garden job, but it can also land you in big trouble with the law
By Kezia Reynolds
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Robins will flock to your garden if you have this one tree – and the best time to plant it is right now
Robins love this stunning tree, and you will too
By Kezia Reynolds
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Garden experts reveal the two best times of year to buy bulbs – and you need to act now
You need to act now if you want a colourful spring garden next year
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts share their essential autumn garden tips to get yours ready for the months ahead
Autumn is upon us, so it’s time to set to work on our gardens...
By Kayleigh Dray
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6 perennials to divide in September if you want to fill your garden with more free plants ready for next summer
The rule of thumb to follow
By Kayleigh Dray
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My lawn was frazzled by the hot summer - these are the 5 autumn lawncare tips I'm using to repair it
Get your grass prepped for the new season
By Lisa Fazzani
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4 surprising benefits bats bring to your garden and why you shouldn’t fear them, according to experts
Let's get batty about bats
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to prune hydrangeas – the crucial difference between old and new wood bloomers
It all depends on the species...
By Sophie King
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5 easy ways to protect plants during a storm that make a huge difference, according to experts
Stormy weather is set to hit this week
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to do with agapanthus after flowering – 3 steps to help you lengthen your plant's life
This is the ideal time to cut agapanthus back
By Sophie King
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Is mint the secret to a pest-free garden? Here’s what the experts say
This hero herb has been making waves on social media, and for very good reason…
By Kayleigh Dray
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I can’t stop thinking about the flowers from Taylor Swift's cottagecore engagement – the 4 romantic blooms from her proposal
Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married
By Kezia Reynolds
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Can you plant supermarket garlic? Yes, but experts warn it could have this disastrous consequence for the rest of your garden
Here are all the drawbacks, explained
By Sophie King
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Can you propagate wisteria? Experts share the easiest method to get more of these beautiful blooms for free
Patience is absolutely a virtue when it comes to propagating wisteria...
By Kayleigh Dray
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This is the best time to use nematodes on a lawn if you want to protect it from leatherjackets
Nip long-term damage in the bud!
By Sophie King
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I've learned these 3 things about safely moving established plants – and here's what you should consider if you plan to do the same
Healthy plant in the wrong spot? Fear not! Here’s how to rehouse some of the stars of your garden
By Laura Hillier
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These 3 trees will add value to your home, according to experts – and you can plant them now
Trees are great for increasing curb appeal and turning your garden into a relaxing space
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 rookie mistakes I’ve made when buying plants for my garden and will never fall for again
Garden centre plant buying mistakes and how to fix them
By Lisa Fazzani