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 grow lilies — the best way to plant the bulbs and fill your pots and borders with these fragrant favourites
Learn how in 5 easy steps
By Sophie King
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When to plant out sweet peas — if you sowed the seeds indoors this year, it's almost time to move them outside
Here's when you can plant your seedlings outside
By Sophie King
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3 signs your bird feeder could be infected by the deadly finch disease, according to garden experts
We need to do all we can to keep our garden birds happy and healthy
By Kezia Reynolds
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Rats in the compost bin? Here's what to do about it, according to pest experts
Rat-proof your compost bin with these simple tips
By Sophie King
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When to plant hollyhock seeds – you have two windows a year to choose from
Temperature is key to ensure beautiful blooms
By Holly Reaney
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Best patio heater — our tried-and-tested favourites for every budget, from tabletop to wall-mounted
We've tested the best models on the market
By Amy Lockwood
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When to sow sweet peas outdoors — and how to create the perfect growing spot to ensure they thrive
It's almost time...
By Sara Hesikova
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The best soil for growing tomatoes — experts share the secret to the perfect soil mix that will help yours thrive
If you want a bumper crop of tomatoes it's best to make sure you plant them in the correct soil...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Why are my seedlings leggy? Experts reveal the most common cause — and 3 ways to avoid spindly young plants
Prevention is better than cure — but there is a method you can try to fix them
By Sophie King
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Can you grow succulents outdoors? The varieties that will thrive in your garden for a unique and low-maintenance display
Everything you need to know about helping succulents grow outdoors
By Katie Sims
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5 vegetables you can grow at home to stop wasting money at the supermarket — they're so easy, even beginners can master them
Garden experts share their top picks to save you money on the weekly shop
By Sophie King
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Gardening experts warn against ‘inhumane’ vaseline hack to deter squirrels from a bird feeder — the safe method they recommend instead
There are much kinder ways to keep squirrels out of your bird feeder
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to plant freesias — the perfect time to plant the corms, indoors and outdoors
It all depends on where you'll be growing these fragrant flowers
By Sophie King
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How to grow cucumbers in pots for a summer of tasty harvests — and the early mistake experts warn against that will sabotage your crop
From sowing to harvesting, our guide's got you covered
By Sophie King
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How often to water a peace lily — experts share their tips for keeping this popular indoor plant properly hydrated
Knowing when to water your peace lily can be a tricky equation to figure out – experts share their advice to stop your plant from wilting
By Marina Rabin
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You’re watering your dahlia tubers wrong — here’s how to avoid rotten tubers, according to garden experts
It's all in the watering — or lack of it...
By Sophie King
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How to grow tomatoes vertically — the trick to getting a bumper crop of homegrown tomatoes in a tiny garden
Not sure how to grow tomatoes in a small space? It's time to take them to new heights...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you plant new roses in an old rose bed? It isn't the best idea — but here's what you can do to reduce the risk of replant disease
Why some experts warn against planting new roses in an old rose bed
By Sophie King
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How to remove algae from a patio — expert tips to banish the mossy substance for good
Follow this advice from the experts and watch stubborn algae wash away
By Katie Sims
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Monty Don says we should be feeding birds correctly as nesting season begins — here’s how to get it right
Lend garden birds a helping hand this nesting season
By Sophie King
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When to cut back pampas grass — gardening pros share the best time to start cutting to give the plant a second lease of life
Gardening experts reveal the perfect time to cut back this feathery plant
By Katie Sims
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Best bulbs to plant in February for pink blooms — 6 expert recommendations for a pink garden colour scheme
From baby pink hues to deep fuchsia tones
By Sophie King
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Why is my peace lily drooping? Experts reveal the reasons behind lacklustre leaves and how to revitalise it
There are many ways to bring this resilient tropical plant back to life
By Marina Rabin
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Where to place a snake plant — and the spots to dodge if you want to avoid harming this 'unkillable' houseplant
It's resilient, but it'll thrive best in this position
By Sophie King
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What and when to feed birds in a garden — wildlife experts reveal the best types of food to give them a helping hand
Welcome more birds into your garden this year
By Marina Rabin
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How often to water your monstera — 3 tricks houseplant pros use to make sure you never get it wrong again
Knowing how often to water monstera can be a challenge – the experts share their secrets to prevent over or under-watering
By Holly Reaney
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How to plant roses — 5 steps for a strong, healthy rose plant that thrives for years to come
Our guide includes key tips from expert gardeners
By Sophie King