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Alan Titchmarsh has a great tip for getting your planting off to a good start
Gardens This simple method for testing your soil temperature from Alan Titchmarsh could really help you get more from your veg patch this year
By Teresa Conway Published
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Should you fight pests in your garden or leave them be? Here's what the RHS say
Gardens Garden pests can be difficult to eradicate – but there are several you may want to leave alone, according to the RHS
By Anna Cottrell Published
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A nest box for birds is a must in a winter garden – here's why
Gardens The National Nestbox Week starts today; here's why installing a nest box in your garden is important
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Beginner beekeeping is the new craze among gardeners
Gardens Lockdown sees numbers of amateur beekeepers surge; this is good news for us and the planet, says beekeeeping expert
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How much does a cottage garden cost? What to budget for when recreating this romantic style
How To How much does a cottage garden cost? What to budget for when it comes to plants, paving, fencing, and more
By Holly Crossley Published
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A dirty bird feeder in your garden could become a problem – here's why
Gardens A bird feeder is one of the best ways to help hungry birds in winter, but it can do more harm than good if it's not cleaned regularly
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Alan Titchmarsh gives simple beginner gardener tips to help you get started
Gardens The number of people taking up gardening is at an all-time high; here are the basic tips to success according to Alan Titchmarsh
By Anna Cottrell Published
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We're growing more plants in our front gardens than ever, says the RHS
Gardens New research from the RHS highlights the growing popularity of filling our front gardens with plants – and the many benefits of this trend
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Pruning shrubs: get it right with our top pruning tips
How To Time to tackle the garden pruning? Here's how to get your shrubs in great shape
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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How to make a bug hotel: it's easy to achieve in four easy steps
How To Encourage bees and insects into your garden by learning how to make a bug hotel – it's the perfect DIY project to try
By Beth Murton Published
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Here's why you need a rain garden this winter
Gardens Rain gardens look great and are exactly what you need this wet winter. Here's why...
By Anna Cottrell Published
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These are the worst garden trends that we'd like to see the back of this year
Gardens If you're looking to spruce up your garden design this spring, avoid these out-of-date garden trends
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost shares his method for creating a garden seating area for free
Gardens The gardener and presenter has recently shared his top tips for building a tranquil all-weather seating area in the garden using nothing but plants and tree stumps
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Waterlogging: the simple tip that will tell if your garden has drainage issues
Gardens Wet winter weather and soggy gardens is a common occurrence, but is your garden waterlogged? Here's how you can tell
By Anna Cottrell Published
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A new study finds taking up gardening can raise your IQ by 5 per cent
Gardens If you've been considering taking up gardening this year, there is now another good reason to pick up a spade
By Rebecca Knight Published
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5 garden pests to look out for and how to keep them under control
Gardens Want to protect your precious plants and crops from unwanted garden pests? Find out how to identify and get rid of these common pests
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Garden expert warns against this common trick for removing moss from a lawn
Gardens Dobbies' horticultural director explains why this common trick for removing moss could be putting wildlife in your garden at risk
By Rebecca Knight Published
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 has been postponed until autumn for the first time in history
Gardens The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been forced to postpone its May event until autumn due to the rising infection rate in the UK
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Angela Scanlon shares her secret to designing a garden ahead of her new BBC series Your Garden Made Perfect
Gardens The new BBC series Your Garden Made Perfect is a new garden design show like no other, using virtual reality to transform gardens small and big
By Rebecca Knight Published
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This Sussex home has a spectacular garden – take a look
Gardens Take a tour of this fabulous garden in Sussex, sprawling over 1.5 acres
By Anna Cottrell Published
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How to make a scarecrow: follow our simple guide for a fun garden activity
How To It's fun to learn how to make a scarecrow, especially if you get the kids on board to help out. Try this crafty idea to keep the birds off your precious vegetable patch
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Alan Titchmarsh warns gardeners against nuisance garden centre weed
Gardens The presenter reveals how you could be bringing weeds into your garden from the garden centre
By Rebecca Knight Published
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The indoor gardening trend that is surging in popularity on Instagram
Plants Last year saw the return of the indoor garden, with the trend set to grow even bigger this year
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Best plants for winter colour: our favourite picks for creating seasonal interest
Plants Add our top plants for winter colour to your garden for a space that's packed with interest throughout the colder months
By Fiona Cumberpatch Last updated
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British bees are in decline: help them by switching to a bee-safe pesticide
Gardens British bees needs your help, and switching to bee-safe pesticides in your garden is a great start
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Monty Don’s top tips for mulching (now’s a great time to do it)
Gardens January brings a great opportunity to put down mulch. Use Monty Don’s advice to get it right
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to make bird feeders: feathered friends will love these simple bird food recipes
How To Learn how to make bird feeders and you'll keep garden birds in good health over winter with these tasty treats
By Beth Murton Published
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A doctor reveals why now is the best time to get gardening to improve your health
Gardens From weightloss to stress-busting, the benefits of gardening are endless
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Are garden centres open? Here's what the new lockdown rules say
Gardens Find out if garden centres are allowed to stay open in your area during lockdown
By Anna Cottrell Published