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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When to plant sunflower seeds for sunny blooms to brighten your garden this summer
Experts advise what is the best month to sow your sunflower seeds in the UK for a thriving and vibrant plant
By Sara Hesikova
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How to care for houseplants over winter – 6 ways to keep them alive and thriving during the colder months
The experts share their top advice
By Ellis Cochrane
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When to prune plum trees - experts reveal the perfect time to avoid the deadly silver leaf disease
No, you shouldn’t prune a plum tree in the winter…
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to propagate a jade plant and enjoy this sweet succulent for free
Learn how to propagate a jade plant from cuttings, in soil and in water - for a blooming gorgeous plant
By Katie Sims
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How to grow winter pansies for stunning cold-weather blooms
Winter pansies can be planted in borders, pots or baskets, making them suitable for all gardens
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to propagate a snake plant - failsafe methods to cultivate new plants for free
Snake plants are too beautiful to only have one
By Katie Sims
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Can I plant bulbs in December? Yes, but experts reveal the one thing that could work against you
It’s a little late, but you can still get away with planting bulbs in December
By Lauren Bradbury
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The best winter plants for pots, according to gardening experts
Your garden will look beautiful all year long if you fill your pots with these winter plants
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to care for a fiddle leaf fig – tips to ensure you'll have a healthy, thriving plant
Proud fiddle leaf fig owner? These expert tips will help you keep it happy
By Katie Sims
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6 ways to use ivy in your garden – Monty Don calls it something 'every gardener should nurture'
These ivy garden ideas are sure to inspire you
By Kayleigh Dray
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7 things all amazing winter gardens have, according to the experts
Here's how to create the perfect winter garden
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to repot a Christmas cactus for a thriving plant long after the festive season
The step-by-step guide to repotting a Christmas cactus as advised by experts
By Sara Hesikova
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When to prune winter flowering jasmine for fabulously fragrant blooms
Because, yes, there's a right time and a wrong time to do it
By Kayleigh Dray
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Does mistletoe kill trees? Experts issue warning for those hanging mistletoe in their homes this year
Kissing under the mistletoe this Christmas? Be wary of the berries…
By Lauren Bradbury
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3 reasons why your amaryllis is not flowering – and how to fix them, according to a pro
Experts reveal the key to a blooming amaryllis plant
By Sara Hesikova
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8 winter flowering shrubs to add some colour to your garden over the colder months
Transform your garden with these gorgeous winter flowering shrubs
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to prune apple trees to ensure a bountiful harvest every season
Expert tips for keeping a healthy and abundant tree all year round
By Jullia Joson
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How to care for a winter honeysuckle plant for pretty, fragrant blooms adorning your garden all winter long
The expert-approved guide to growing your winter honeysuckle and keeping it looking its best this winter season
By Sara Hesikova
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How to grow rhubarb from crowns or seeds – an expert guide to planting, growing and harvesting
Get ready for a a bountiful and lip-smacking crop, everyone...
By Kayleigh Dray
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What is a moon garden? How to recreate the dreamy planting trend at home
The moon garden is a VBD at the moment, and experts say it's easy to create your own
By Kayleigh Dray
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Jobs to do in the garden in December – your definitive to-do list
With winter in full-swing, there are plenty of jobs to do in the garden to prepare for next year. Try these simple tips...
By Jennifer Ebert
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The 8 best hedging plants, for anyone who wants to steer clear of box hedge
Box isn't counted among the best hedging plants for a reason, you know...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Nigella Lawson's cosy winter garden nails this genius Scandi trend – and experts say it's easy to recreate at home
Anyone else obsessed with Nigella Lawson's cosy winter garden scene?
By Kayleigh Dray
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What to sow in December – the plants to start growing now in your garden and greenhouse
What to sow in your garden in December to get a head start on the growing season
By Sara Hesikova
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What's in season? The best fruit and vegetables to grow in December
Five-a-day fans, here's our pick of what to grow and sow in December for a bumper winter crop
By Kayleigh Dray
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What is permaculture? The revolutionary gardening style that works in sync with nature rather than against it
We break down the latest gardening buzzword 'permaculture' and how it can help your garden to thrive
By Sara Hesikova
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Can tea really protect your plants from frost? Experts reveal the truth behind this unusual hack
Make an extra cuppa for your plants next time you’re putting the kettle on to protect them from the winter frost
By Sara Hesikova