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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What to do with a pond in winter — five measures to take care of your garden’s water feature this winter
Help your pond survive the cold snap with these expert tips
By Katie Sims
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Where should I place a fiddle leaf fig plant in my home? The 3 perfect locations. according to houseplant experts
To help you figure out where to place a fiddle leaf fig plant in your home, we've chosen three perfect spots to help you out
By Holly Reaney
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5 winter lawn care mistakes that could be damaging your grass, according to leading lawn experts
Watch out for these common winter lawn mishaps
By Sophie King
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Want beautiful orchid blooms this year? Gardening experts reveal this is what you should be watering them with
You probably already have this ingredient in your cupboard...
By Kezia Reynolds
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When to plant broad beans – experts reveal the perfect planting window for a successful crop
The best time to sow and grow broad bean seeds
By Jenny McFarlane
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Is it too late to plant tulips in January? You'll be thrilled to know it's not – so long as you are mindful of these things
What you need to know when planting tulip bulbs in January
By Holly Reaney
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How to remove ivy from a house - experts explain how to banish the plant for good
A step-by-step guide to eradicating this self-clinging species
By Rebecca Lawton
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Gardeners could be slapped with a hefty fine for this tree planting mistake
Planning on planting a new tree in your garden? Read this first...
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to keep a shed warm — 6 thrifty ways to keep the chill off your garden buildings without a heater
Expert-approved tips for keeping your shed warm on a budget
By Sara Hesikova
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When to prune fuchsias – experts share the right time to cut back hardy and tender varieties
Keep this cottage garden plant flourishing
By Lauren Bradbury
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What is crop rotation? The secret expert gardeners use to guarantee a successful bumper crop of vegetables every year
It's the key to vegetable garden success
By Sophie King
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How to use old towels in the garden — 6 creative ways to protect your plants (and your knees!)
Don’t throw them away just yet!
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to propagate a fiddle leaf fig – 3 easy steps to grow more of these striking, on-trend houseplants for free
Propagate a fiddle leaf fig to multiply your collection of this favourite houseplant
By Holly Reaney
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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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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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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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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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When to winter prune wisteria — and why pro gardeners say the task is key to flourishing displays next season
Healthy blooms are only a prune away...
By Kayleigh Dray
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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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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