Pruning & Planting
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Pocket woodlands are the secret to transforming shady garden corners – 4 easy planting tricksThey're ideal for tiny spaces
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Can you plant peonies in May? These fluffy peony varieties can still be planted now if you act fastInstant blooms? Yes, please!
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5 unusual annual climbers to plant now to create privacy and hide ugly fences or wallsTake your pick from these fabulous annual climbers that have great coverage – enough to hide ugly fences, walls and provide privacy
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3 plants that help prevent flooding – RHS Chelsea-approved recommendations for a floodproof gardenGarden flooding is a bigger risk than ever
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6 RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2026 garden trends that are actually achievable at homeThey work in small gardens, too
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7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer longPick these vibrant, long-lasting blooms to ensure a colourful display that will see your garden all through the summer months
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Where to buy seeds online – these 5 retailers have given me the best results in the gardenFlower seeds, vegetable collections and more
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This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfullyThese tips are golden!
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I'm a garden editor with a tiny outdoor space – these genius 'compost blocks' are what I'm using to fill my garden this summerThey're so lightweight!
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Sorry, fence toppers – this fast-growing shrub does a much better job of screening my gardenIt's a stunning natural screen
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These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)They can quickly take over your borders if you’re not careful...
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4 of the best climbing plants for a front garden – plant these climbers in May for showstopping displaysThey'll wow the neighbours
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6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colourTry these speedy annuals
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5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliageKeep these plants in shape this month by giving them a little trim
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How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every yearGuarantee tons of attractive blooms
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How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllersThey're mightier than they look!
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6 bamboo alternatives for privacy that won’t take over your gardenCreate natural screening in outdoor spaces with one of these non-invasive planting choices
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6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient gardenThese varieties thrive in warm weather
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6 of the best cottage garden plants for pots – nail the whimsical planting schemeThese varieties thrive in containers
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These 7 peony lookalikes are just as show-stopping – they're much lower maintenance and bloom for so much longerPeony season is short – we've found alternatives that you can plant for the rest of the year
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I’m a gardening editor and I’m waving goodbye to my lawn – Here’s why and what we're doing insteadWe’re creating something softer, wilder, and far more forgiving...
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What to do with star jasmine in April – these 4 tasks will boost flowering and growth for the summer aheadMaximise that signature scent
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4 climbing roses that guarantee a beautiful, fragrant screen of blooms for summer privacy
These varieties are stunning!
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How to fertilise your peonies in April – garden experts share their top feeding tips for bigger, better bloomsGive your peonies some extra TLC this month and you’ll reap the rewards say the experts
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My mum always has show-stopping climbing plant displays, and this plant is the fast-growing star of her garden trellisIt's the perfect low-maintenance privacy plant
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What to plant with roses – these 5 companion plants stave off blackfly, hide bare stems and attract beneficial insectsIt's almost peak blackfly season
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These 6 dreamy hydrangea varieties are perfect for pots and will transform small outdoor spaces with a cloud of bloomsHydrangeas can thrive in pots, which is ideal if you have a small space
