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The garden jobs you need to remember before going on vacation, according to Monty Don
The horticulture expert reveals how to preserve your garden as the world begins to reopen once again
By Megan Slack Published
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How to grow kiwi from seed – for the most delicious fruits
Discover how to grow kiwi from seed for a beautiful feature in the garden that yields the most sumptuous fruit
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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Monty Don urges us to prune rambling roses right now – for beautiful blooms next year
A future of fabulous flowers awaits, but not before following Monty’s expert deadheading tips
By Megan Slack Published
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Martha Stewart warns that bolting vegetables can ruin your kitchen garden – and how to spot the signs
Bolted vegetables can seriously reduce yields in your garden, but it's not too late to save your produce
By Megan Slack Published
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Martha Stewart's ingenious container tip is the easy, eco-friendly secret to perfect tomatoes
Advice from the beloved horticultural expert will enrich our tomatoes' roots – and fill our kitchen gardens with flavor
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don urges us to cut hedges in July – this is why, and how to protect birds nesting in them
These baby bird-friendly tips will ensure your hedge remains healthy over the colder months – but the process begins now
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don's plant staking tip will stop our borders becoming a 'disaster zone overnight'
The gardener wants us to stake plants this weekend to save them from destructive summer storms
By Megan Slack Published
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Broken plan gardens are 2021's newest garden design trend – here's what you need to know
A recent report has signaled the end of open plan gardens – but predicts a new trend is about to interrupt our landscape design
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don's secret to rose pruning – and why we need to do it before the end of June
This is the month of roses – but we need to prune soon if we want to extend their blooming season
By Megan Slack Published
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Revealed: the secret to growing big vegetables
Big Veg author and Twitter-famous gardener Gerald Stratford reveals how he has such success with growing big vegetables and fruit. He also has advice for those just starting out
By Millie Hurst Published
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The one garden renovation that adds value to your home – and what not to do
Which transformation is worth the investment? The celebrity designer shares his expertise
By Megan Slack Published
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This is why your nasturtiums are not flowering, according to Monty Don
The good news is that it can easily be remedied
By Millie Hurst Published
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Everything you need to know about summer solstice gardening – with Gardener Scott's help
Gardener Scott shares his top tips for how to use the summer solstice to improve your garden
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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Monty Don warns against cutting the lawn before 21st June – and the reasons are compelling
The trusted gardener is urging us not to cut the grass just yet – and how to get the best results when we do
By Megan Slack Published
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How to grow watercress at home
How to grow watercress at home in pots, in water and from cuttings to enjoy the peppery leaves year round
By Rachel Crow Published
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Explore this secret garden near the heart of Bath
See how the owners transformed this once neglected and overgrown garden into a relaxing, productive and characterful green oasis in historic Bath
By Sue Bradley Published
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Designer reveals the most common patio decorating mistake – and what you should do instead
Patio party season has arrived, but is your space ready? Avoid the most common mistake with advice from the expert
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don shares his top tips for starting a vegetable patch in June – it's not too late, but you'll need to act fast
Time is ticking, but it hasn’t run out – yet. Here’s everything you need to know before it does
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don’s French bean growing tips will ensure a bumper crop – and now's the time to get sowing
There is no better time to sow French beans – discover ingenious tips from the gardening expert for a bumper crop
By Megan Slack Published
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How to grow cilantro
Discover how to grow cilantro from seed or cuttings – and how to harvest it to get the most out of this most versatile, aromatic ingredient
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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5 dramatic ways garden design has changed in four decades – according to the experts
The revolution in garden design has shaped our exterior spaces – these are the most significant changes
By Megan Slack Published
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How to plan a cottage garden – from choosing a layout to picking plants
Find out how to plan a cottage garden, the most quintessential English garden style, with tips on designs to choosing the right plants
By Leigh Clapp Published
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5 ways to use ashes in the garden – for composting, improving soil and more
Fire pits, BBQs and pizza ovens mean an abundance of ashes in the garden – here's what to do with them
By Megan Slack Published
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Remembering Prince Philip: Take a tour of the The Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal gardens
These are the Royal gardens where Prince Phillip’s legacy will endure – see how the Duke made his mark on the British countryside
By Megan Slack Published
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Meghan and Harry have sparked a trend for chicken coops – an expert shares how to start your own
We've taken notes from Meghan and Harry's garden – 'Archie's Chick Inn' included
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don's tips on planting lilies – for a deliciously scented garden
Planting lilies will create a feast for the senses, and it couldn't be easier with this advice from the celebrity gardener
By Melanie Griffiths Published
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10 most common herb gardening mistakes – and how to avoid them
Avoid these herb garden gaffes with these tips from experts
By Megan Slack Published
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10 incredible ideas to steal from one of the 'most significant gardens' in the US
From water features and wild flowers, to garden paths and swimming pools, this Connecticut garden is brimming with design ideas
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Are stinging nettle benefits to be believed? Top chef Jamie Oliver says yes – we investigate
Nutritious, delicious and good for wildlife, stinging nettles deserve a second glance and a place on our plates, and the time to pick them is now say foraging experts
By Karen Darlow Published