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Courtyard garden ideas – 10 tips to transform a small or awkwardly shaped outdoor space
Get the most from your plot, patio or balcony with these smart solutions for making the most of a limited space
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Monty Don’s tips on getting the perfect lawn – and the mistakes you're making
Growing a beautifully lush lawn is easier than you think, thanks to this advice from the celebrity gardening expert
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How much does a deck cost?
Find out what you’ll need to budget for yours
By Sarah Warwick •
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Storage ideas for sheds – practical ways to keep your garden building organized
A space over-stuffed with tools, paint pots and camping gear will slow down every task. These storage ideas for sheds will help you find what you need to get the job done quickly…
By Jennifer Ebert •
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How to grow sunflowers – a step-by-step guide
All you need to know to confidently grow this cheerful bloom
By Richard Jones •
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Explore this delightful cottage garden – home to a national collection of geums
You would never believe that this beautiful cottage garden with its colorful medley of blooms once looked more like an allotment
By Leigh Clapp •
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Monty Don shares his secrets to growing perfect tomatoes – his tip will improve tomato seed germination
The expert gardener has revealed his advice on growing tomatoes - just as planting season arrives.
By Megan Slack •
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Small garden ideas – 13 clever designs for maximizing a compact gardening space
Even the tiniest outdoor space can be transformed with a considered layout, creative planting and the right materials
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Deck ideas – 12 creative decking ideas for your garden, patio or terrace
Decking provides a versatile and cost-effective way to extend your living area into the garden. You can create an attractive space for garden furniture, and an outdoor entertaining area, without the need for heavy-duty building work
By Jennifer Ebert •
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How to grow bluebells
The stuff of myth and legend, these glorious flowers are true hallmarks of spring
By Homes & Gardens •
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She shed ideas – 10 ways to turn a humble shed into a relaxing garden retreat
For many people, the garden is an extension of their home where the rules don’t apply – or where they can simply while away the hours. Discover the appeal of escaping (almost) outdoors
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Charlie McCormick's garden design secrets – from inspirations to practicalities
Insider secrets from the famed garden designer
By Sarah Wilson •
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Monty Don reveals his dahlia tuber planting tips – for a colorful display
The celebrity gardener shares his top tips on checking the condition of dahlia tubers, and planting them to get the most dazzling displays in the garden this year
By Rachel Crow •
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Monty Don’s brilliantly simple tip for building raised beds in the garden
Raised beds offer endless possibilities for growing crops and flowers, and they are so easy to include thanks to this advice from the celebrity gardening expert
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Sissinghurst rose pruning trick – this will boost your blooms
Find out why you've been pruning your roses wrong and how to do it like the professionals
By Holly Reaney •
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Monty Don's plant support ideas and tips will ensure showy blooms – and you can even make your own
The TV gardening guru’s simple plant support ideas will keep garden showstoppers high and mighty throughout the flowering season
By Karen Darlow •
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How to grow roses – with tips from a gardening expert
The rose is the most classic of flowers – here's how to grow yours to perfection
By Amy Cutmore •
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Patio cover ideas – to create shelter, shade and privacy in the garden
Our solutions for covering your patio will make an outdoor dining or seating area a pleasure to use during those glorious days of summer
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Front porch design
Create a warm welcome and boost your home's curb appeal with our front porch design advice
By Andrea Childs •
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This expert hack for harvesting aloe vera gel from your plant is so simple – and won't kill it
Nutritionists swear by this healthy house plant secret for harvesting aloe vera gel. And it's so much fresher when you grow your own
By Andrea Childs •
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Garden gate ideas – to enhance curb appeal and keep your space secure
The simple garden gate is a constant and evocative feature in the garden
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Garden privacy ideas – that don't block the light or encroach on space
With strategically positioned screens and tall airy planting you can sit and soak up the sun without fear of being overlooked by your neighbors
By Jennifer Ebert •
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Monty Don reveals the 5 plants you should be pruning now
February and March are busy months for gardeners, so get pruning with Monty Don's essential tips. Come summer, your garden will reward you
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Beginner beekeeping has surged during the pandemic – here's how to get into it
Lockdown has not deterred beekeeping enthusiasts, with everyone from celebrities to ordinary gardeners now keeping hives
By Anna Cottrell •
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How to grow dahlias – a step by step guide to growing dahlias from tubers
Learn how to grow dahlias successfully by following advice from the experts on when, where and how to plant them, plus recommended varieties to include in your garden
By Leigh Clapp •
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Monty Don reveals his top birdhouse ideas and expert tips
The celebrity gardener offers foolproof tips for attracting birds to nest this spring with the right birdhouse type, position and more
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to identify wildflowers – recognise British flora from their petals, leaves and stems
Our simple guide to how to identify wildflowers will help you to recognise Britain's most beautiful natural jewels
By Homes & Gardens •
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How to grow garlic – a step by step guide to growing from cloves
Learn how to successfully grow this favorite crop, whatever the size of your garden or patio
By Rebecca Knight •
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How to get rid of fruit flies – by cleaning with bait and using store-bought traps
Banish those pesky little bugs forever with our guide to how to get rid of fruit flies
By Rebecca Knight •
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