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Garden design dos and don’ts — how not to plan your garden
Swerve the traps and make the right calls with garden design dos and don’ts from the experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Monty Don reveals why pruning in July is the secret to perfect apples – this is how to get it right
As we celebrate the 4th of July with a homemade apple pie, Monty urges us to preserve our future fruit crop
By Megan Slack Published
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7 ways this gorgeous cottage garden was created on a shoestring
This beautiful cottage garden is a vision of blooming, colorful abundance in summer months, and it has all been created on a tight budget – find out how
By Sue Bradley Published
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How to grow irises
Add color and interest to your garden by learning how to grow irises
By Holly Reaney Published
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Long garden ideas – 10 rules for transforming a narrow plot, and the mistakes to avoid
Inspiring long garden ideas and tips to help make the most of your narrow outdoor space
By Jennifer Ebert 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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How to grow jasmine – the most fragrant of climbers
Find out how to grow sweet-scented summer jasmine and plan ahead for winter jasmine
By Karen Darlow 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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3 succession planting tips from Joe Gardener – to give you the biggest, longest harvest ever
Succession planting can take your garden to a whole new level – here are the most important tips and tricks for making it work
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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5 ways this historic Welsh garden showcases country style
The epitome of a British garden, all the elements are here to see in this spectacular listed Arts and Crafts house in the UK
By Rhoda Parry Published
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How to make a small garden look bigger – 8 easy ways to maximize space
Discover how to make a small garden look bigger, so you can create a calming oasis no matter how small your space
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Internationally acclaimed garden designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd's design secrets
The botanical expert extraordinaire shares her tips and tricks – and where she goes for inspiration
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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Living wall ideas — creative ways to plant a green wall garden
Living wall ideas are springing up over vertical surfaces everywhere, to keep buildings cool, improve air quality, reduce noise and attract wildlife
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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5 clever landscaping and planting tricks that restored a 19th-century garden to its former glory
The house rests within a six-acre plot overlooking countryside and is teeming with cottage garden perennials, vegetables and fruit trees all enclosed in a Victorian walled garden
By Nicola Stocken Published
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How to grow microgreens – the fastest, tastiest superfood
Salads, herbs and vegetables are better in miniature. Discover how to grow microgreens in a matter of days, and elevate everyday meals to the ranks of high-end restaurants
By Melanie Griffiths 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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8 stylish outdoor entertaining tips designer Henriette von Stockhausen wants us all to know
Hosting friends for lunch or dinner in the garden is an opportunity to tone down the formality but turn up the creativity – VSP Interiors' creative director explains how to get it right
By Henriette Von Stockhausen Published
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Backyard Envy's James DeSantis shares the one plant that elevates every garden – whatever its size
The celebrity garden landscaper 'can't say enough' about this plant, which works in gardens of all sizes and in all climates
By Megan Slack Published
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How to design a pergola – and the best plants to choose
We've gone to the experts for their advice on how to design a pergola seating area, complete with perfect planting ideas
By Teresa Conway 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 ways this spring garden wows with color
Brilliant bulbs – in every shade – make this spring garden sing with color
By Rhoda Parry Published