Pruning & Planting
The latest pruning & planting news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
Pruning & Planting
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5 pretty flowers that continue to bloom right into DecemberThese varieties just keep the colour coming
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Sorry tulips – these lesser-known bulbs will fill my garden with colour for far less effortExperts share their top five alternatives to tulip bulbs
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Don't wait until October – these 7 spring bulbs are worth snapping up and planting in SeptemberNow’s the perfect bulb-planting window
By Lisa Fazzani
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How many daffodil bulbs should you plant together? The golden number for abundant pots and bordersNo more sparse displays!
By Sophie King
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Sorry, hostas – this foliage plant is colourful, slug-resistant and perfect for shady gardensIt's perfect for pots and borders
By Sophie King
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Can you ask your neighbour to cut down a tall tree? Experts reveal what you can and can't ask them to doHere's what the law actually says
By Rebecca Lawton
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This easy bulb planting trick guarantees flowers in your pots throughout springIt keep containers interesting all season
By Sophie King
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How to plant bulbs – a step-by-step guide to filling your garden with effortless spring bloomsGrow gorgeous flowers in 3 steps
By Jayne Dowle
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What to do with perennials in September that guarantee neater borders now and healthier plants next springGive your perennials some attention this month and future you will be grateful come spring
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Can my neighbour build a shed against my fence? 3 rules they’ll need to followAnd what to do if they break them
By Sophie King
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8 clump-forming perennials to divide in SeptemberThey'll reward you with even better blooms next year
By Lisa Fazzani
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Can you plant allium bulbs in September? Experts say you can get started sooner than you'd thinkTo plant or not to plant?
By Sophie King
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6 plants to collect seeds from in September – and grow next year's garden for freeFlowers, vegetables and more
By Sophie King
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5 things to do with your roses in September for healthier plants and abundant blooms next yearEarly autumn is the key time to start giving your roses a little love
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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4 bulbs to order in September for pink spring blooms – these varieties promise beautiful displays in 2027Buy them now!
By Sophie King
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3 things to do with your tomato plants this September – make the most of remaining fruits and encourage new growthThis month's key tasks
By Sophie King
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Plant these 5 low-maintenance daffodils in September for showstopping spring displaysTry these easy-care varieties
By Sophie King
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8 plants to add to pots in September for instant colourRefresh tired containers with a burst of late-summer colour
By Lisa Fazzani
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Complete this hydrangea task before August ends to bag yourself free plantsIt's best done before the bank holiday
By Sophie King
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My neighbour’s hedge is over two metres tall – can I make them cut it down?It depends on the type...
By Sophie King
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As a gardening editor, here are the five trees I'd never plant in my own gardenAnd the 3 I absolutely would
By Kayleigh Dray
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5 plants to collect seeds from now for free flowers next yearDon't let them go to waste by storing them now
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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4 ways to revive your tomato plants this August – help wilted plants bounce backAnd save your harvests!
By Sophie King
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Experts told me how to fix my leggy houseplants – it's a simple method that encourages healthy growthAnd I've got free plants in the process
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do with jasmine in August – 6 tasks that'll guarantee longer, healthier displaysDon't neglect the climbers this month
By Sophie King
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How to revive tired hanging baskets in August – 6 simple steps to bring back the bloomsRescue them for flowers through to autumn
By Lisa Fazzani
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The low-maintenance hedge idea I picked up in Bratislava – it's drought-tolerant and great for wildlifeTry this easy-grow screen
By Sophie King


