Pruning & Planting
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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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These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighboursThey're natural screening tricks that experts swear by
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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 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient gardenThese varieties thrive in warm weather
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What to do with hydrangeas in May – 4 tasks that will give the blooms a boost and bolster your shrub's resilienceWatering, feeding and more
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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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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
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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacyThese fuss-free picks create no-effort screening
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best startWant a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
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What to do with peonies in April – key tasks to guarantee glorious fluffy blooms this springTick these jobs off your list!
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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colourTransform an overlooked garden into a private retreat
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These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden with a splash of colourLiven up your garden's light-starved spaces with these shade-loving plants
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7 low-maintenance potted plants to make your front porch smell incredible all summer and boost your kerb appeal tooBring some much-needed colour and fragrance to your front door
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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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Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge riskDon't make this mistake!
