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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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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Do crocus bulbs multiply? Everything you need to know about how to get more of these spring blooms in your garden
If you're wondering do crocus bulbs multiply, then you're not alone – we all want to know how to get more of these spring beauties in our gardens
By Holly Reaney
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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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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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The best time to plant ranunculus if you want a garden border full of vibrant blooms
When it comes to planting ranunculus, you have two options available…
By Kayleigh Dray
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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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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
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How to stop squirrels digging up bulbs — 6 ways to guard and protect your spring and summer bulbs
Don't let your efforts go to waste...
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to care for Elephant's Ears — a stunning jungle plant that will thrive in your home
With oversized heart-shaped leaves resembling elephant ears, this tropical beauty is perfect for bringing tropical charm into the home
By Holly Reaney
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Coffee grounds can stop squirrels from stealing your bird feed — but you need to put it in this exact place
If you plan to use coffee grounds in your bird feeder, it's important it doesn't touch your bird feed
By Kezia Reynolds
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Experts reveal the best time to unwrap plants after winter — and why you shouldn't act too soon
It depends on the weather — but don't jump ahead...
By Sophie King
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How to clean a bird feeder — Wildlife experts say this is the best way to keep it clean and protect against disease
You wouldn't want to eat off a dirty plate - our feathered friends don't want to either
By Kezia Reynolds