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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How to chit seed potatoes — 4 simple steps, and why gardening experts say it's key to bumper harvests
Grow more gardener's gold than ever before
By Sophie King
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These are the 5 houseplants you need to cut back in January to ensure new growth, say pro gardeners
It’s time to cut these houseplants back if you want luscious growth in the year ahead
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why is my fiddle leaf fig drooping? Plant experts share 6 possible causes, plus the easy fixes to ensure your plant thrives
Expert answer the question, and advise and then learn how to fix it
By Holly Reaney
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6 houseplants that can reduce the dust levels in your home, from snake plants to peace lilies
These houseplants are brilliant at collecting dust in the home
By Sara Hesikova
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What is a Tree Preservation Order? Experts warn this could be why you may face a £20,000 fine for cutting down a tree in your own garden
You need to know about TPOs if you're planning on making any changes to the trees in your garden
By Katie Sims
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I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens
These are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones
By Sophie King
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How to grow delphiniums – the cottage garden favourite that will add colour and height to your borders
Perfect for sunny borders, here’s how to fill your garden with colourful delphiniums
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to improve drainage in a garden — 4 DIY options drainage experts say will solve waterlogging
These are the best garden drainage systems you can install yourself
By Katie Sims
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Are greenhouses worth it? 5 of the best benefits for your most productive garden yet
We've weighed up the pros and cons of buying a greenhouse
By Sophie King
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Where should I place a monstera plant in my home? The 3 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
Help you and your plant babies thrive by styling them up in the best spots in the house
By Holly Walsh
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What is a soakaway? Drainage pros reveal how this system could be the solution to standing water in your garden
We speak to the experts about soakaways, including how they work and which homes can benefit from them
By Katie Sims
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Should you feed houseplants in winter? Experts reveal it may cause more harm than good
Skip the plant food to give your houseplants the best chance of survival this winter
By Katie Sims
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Are heated propagators worth it? 3 reasons you should buy one before spring
Squeeze everything out of this gardening year...
By Sophie King
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How to care for Fiddle Leaf Fig to make the most of this swoon-worthy statement plant
It brings a tropical flair to any interior scheme
By Holly Reaney
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The RSPB warns not to use bird tables as it pulls stock offline due to deadly disease - these are the feeders you should use instead
The charity has warned against the spread of disease within bird populations
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to deadhead pansies to encourage a new flush of beautiful blooms, according to gardening experts
Here are the telltale signs that your pansies need deadheading, to enjoy these flowers at their best
By Katie Sims
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Where to place a jade plant – 5 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
Plus, why you shouldn’t be placing one in your bedroom…
By Ellis Cochrane
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Can you plant bulbs in January? Yes — but experts are warning of a big drawback for spring bulbs
Here's what you need to consider
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to propagate pothos plants and create stunning new house plants for free
It's the perfect way to transform your home without spending a small fortune on houseplants...
By Kayleigh Dray
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9 of the best fruit and vegetables to grow in January for a head start on the growing season
Get started now for tasty 2025 harvests...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Best air-purifying indoor plants — 10 brilliant options to improve air quality in the home
Add these houseplants to your collection for a fresher home
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree
Simon Akeroyd's expert advice
By Sophie King
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How to protect garden wildlife during snow - what to do to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
It's not just us who want to escape the cold this month
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to winter proof garden pots to keep them from cracking in the cold
You need to show your garden pots some TLC when the temperature dips
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to force rhubarb — 5 easy steps to a delicious early crop for crumble and more
Now is the perfect time to force rhubarb, and it can be done in 5 simple steps
By Katie Sims
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Should you mist plants in winter? Here's why you shouldn't skip this important care tip
Hold onto that plant mister...
By Sophie King
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The RSPCA has issued a warning to anyone with foxes in their garden – here’s how to deter foxes safely and legally
Don't fall foul of the law when looking to remove foxes from your garden
By Kezia Reynolds