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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Bees and butterflies will love your garden if you plant this one flowering plant, garden experts say
Bees and butterflies can't get enough of this vibrant flowering plant
By Kezia Reynolds
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If you planted before the last frost, don't panic! This is how to protect tender plants until the warmer weather returns
It isn't too late to protect them
By Sophie King
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Garden experts say now is your last chance to prune grape vines — and this is the sign it’s too late
If you leave it too late, you risk doing your vines more harm than good
By Kezia Reynolds
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What is top dressing and why should you do it? Experts say this garden job should be on your lawn care checklist this spring
Forget Italian Vinaigrette and Thousand Island; this is the only dressing that matters if you’re a gardener...
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to level a lawn — 4 tell-tale signs experts say indicate this lawncare task is overdue
All the indicators you need to know it's time to get started
By Sophie King
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Can you revive woody lavender plants? Experts reveal the best way to do it and how to tell if your plants are past their best
If you don’t tend to lavender plants properly, things can get messy – fast!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Is it worth buying a patio heater? Here's why it could help you make the most of your garden (all year round!)
We've weighed the pros and cons
By Sophie King
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Where should I place a peace lily in my home? 5 best spots where it will thrive, according to plant experts
Keep your houseplant healthy by putting it in the best spot in the house
By Eilidh Williams
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Aldi is selling an electric scarifier for just £70 — it’s a must-have if you want a lush green lawn this summer
Scarifying your lawn is the key to lush green grass - and this budget buy is the key to doing it
By Kezia Reynolds
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Small wildlife garden ideas — 7 ways to turn a tiny space into a haven for birds, bees, frogs and more
Turn your small space into a nature-loving paradise
By Sophie King
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When is the best time to water a houseplant? Garden experts say you should always stick to this time of day
By sticking to this watering schedule, you should see your houseplants thrive
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to plant strawberry seeds – experts say this is the best time to sow them for a bumper crop
Not sure when to plant strawberry seeds? Here’s what the experts say
By Kayleigh Dray
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I scarified my lawn last year and it brought it back to life in just two weeks – it's still the greenest I've ever seen it
We risked scarifying during the summer – and it paid off
By Sophie King
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The 5 flowers to plant in your garden now for a lucky 2025, according to Feng Shui experts
According to Feng Shui principles, some flowers have an abundance of luck - these are the ones you can plant now
By Kezia Reynolds
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Where to put a money tree in your home to encourage wealth and prosperity, according to Feng Shui experts
Manifest that pay rise by putting your money tree in the best spot in your home
By Kezia Reynolds
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Best bulbs to plant in March — 5 beautiful options for filling your garden with summer blooms
If the weather is mild, you can get started this month
By Sophie King
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It’s too early to cut your grass, warn lawn experts — here’s why mowing this week could damage your grass
Don't let the sunshine fool you...
By Sophie King
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How to remove algae from garden furniture — 4 ways to get it looking like new, ready for spring
Brighter days are coming – here’s how to prepare your outdoor furniture for the warmer months
By Marina Rabin
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Garden experts reveal the important reason why you should not weed your garden this spring
Weeding your garden too much can actually have negative effects for the wildlife that lives there
By Kezia Reynolds
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Jobs to do in the garden in March — 8 key tasks to prepare your garden for the growing season ahead
We've rounded up the most important March garden jobs
By Sophie King
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6 of the best cottage garden plants you can add to your garden now to nail the cottagecore look this summer
Nothing says quintessential romance like these flowers
By Sophie King
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Elho's Smart Pebble is the discreet houseplant monitor I use to help my plants thrive — it takes the guesswork out of watering and fertilising
I'm loving it so far
By Sophie King
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The easiest way to propagate Elephant Ears and fill your home with this tropical houseplant for free
Discover how to propagate Elephant Ears and kickstart your own tropical jungle in your home
By Holly Reaney
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5 of the best vegetables to sow in March for beginners — including the varieties I had the most luck with when I started gardening
Sow these vegetables this month for effortless harvests
By Sophie King
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Garden experts share a clever hack to remove moss from patio slabs using a can of cola — it's safe and effective
This easy and non-toxic method is great for clearing moss from your patio and garden furniture
By Kezia Reynolds
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This is one small garden task experts are urging you to do this month to protect hedgehogs from harm
Hedgehogs are waking up from hibernation this month and need your help
By Kezia Reynolds
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This superhero flower could help you tackle a secret plant killer in your garden — it's the ultimate natural pest deterrent
I'll never garden without it again
By Sophie King