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How to grow sweet peas: expert advice for fabulous summer blooms
Plants Our tips on how to grow sweet peas include everything you need to know on sowing, planting, and picking
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Spring lawn care tips: 7 steps to revive your turf in time for warmer weather
How To These top spring lawn care tips will help you get your lushest grass yet through scarifying, mowing, feeding, and more
By Holly Crossley Published
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Pruning forsythia: when and how to do it the right way
How To Find out about pruning forsythia correctly so you can keep this pretty shrub in the best possible shape
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Sweet pea varieties: 16 beautiful blooms for summertime scent
Plants Our favorite sweet pea varieties for a riot of cheering color and fresh cut flowers
By Holly Crossley Published
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Pruning buddleja: tips to get your bee-friendly shrub in order
How To Our advice on pruning buddleja will help you encourage beautiful blooms and strong growth for your butterfly bush
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to lay turf: 6 steps for a lush green lawn in your garden
How To Our step-by-step guide will show you how to lay turf for a verdant stretch of green, fast
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Pruning honeysuckle: simple tips for tidying up these fragrant beauties
Plants Pruning honeysuckle is a straightforward job but will reward you with healthier and better-shaped plants – our guide explains all
By Holly Crossley Published
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The time to go peat free is approaching, but what does it mean for gardeners?
Gardens Is multi-purpose peat-free compost a direct replacement for peat and do we know how to use it? Amateur Gardening's editor Garry Coward-Williams investigates
By Garry Coward-Williams Published
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Yellow flowers: 16 pretty picks for brightening your backyard
Plants These yellow plants will bring instant sunshine to your outdoor space
By Holly Crossley Published
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Types of hellebores: 13 varieties to brighten the winter garden
Plants We've rounded up our favorite types of hellebores so you can pick the best ones for your borders and containers
By Holly Crossley Published
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What to plant when: monthly guide to beds, borders and pots
Plants Plan your planting month by month by knowing what to plant when in 2022 for 12 months of color and interest
By Teresa Conway Published
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Types of tulips: 21 stunning varieties to plant in your plot
Plants Discover the perfect types of tulips for your borders and containers with these beautiful options for amazing spring color
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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How to grow hellebores: top tips for growing these beautiful winter blooms
Plants Learning how to grow hellebores will reward you with flowers even in the snowy depths of winter
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to prune blackcurrant bushes: all you need to know
How To Learn how to prune blackcurrant bushes to keep your plant producing plenty of fruit year after year
By Lucy Chamberlain Published
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Best winter flowering shrubs: 11 picks for seasonal blooms
Plants Bring the hardiest and best winter flowering shrubs into your garden and you'll be rewarded with pretty blooms and scent
By Teresa Conway Published
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Types of plum trees: 12 varieties to grow for a fruitful autumn harvest
Grow Your Own We've rounded up some of the best types of plum trees for a bumper crop of delicious fruit
By Janey Goulding Published
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Greengages, plums and damsons – what's the difference?
Grow Your Own Want to know what sets greengages, plums and damsons apart from one another? We reveal all when it comes to these delicious stone fruits
By Janey Goulding Published
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How to prune a plum tree: easy steps to keep cordon, bush or pyramid forms in top condition
How To Learning how to prune a plum tree properly will keep them looking their best and give your fruit harvest a boost
By Janey Goulding Published
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This stunning autumnal shrub has been crowned Chelsea Plant of the Year 2021
Plants The Chelsea Plant of the Year 2021 is the Cercis Canadensis 'Eternal Flame'
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Autumn lawn care tips: how to get yours looking its best this season
How To Need some autumn lawn care advice to revitalize your grass for the months ahead? Our guide has you covered
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Best coastal plants: 21 top choices that will thrive near the ocean
Plants The best coastal plants are known for their color, texture and movement as they shift and ripple in a sea breeze. Here's what to plant in a coastal garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to repair lawn patches with seed: simple steps for healthy grass
How To Our straightforward advice on how to repair lawn patches will help you get your turf back to its former glory
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow salvias: a step-by-step guide to growing these summer flowers
Plants Our tips on how to grow salvias will help you bring color to your garden planting scheme all summer long
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to grow sunflowers: top tips on planting and caring for these summer beauties
Plants You won't believe how easy it is to learn how to grow sunflowers – one packet of seeds is all it takes to fill the garden with blooms
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Composting: a step-by-step guide on how to compost at home
How To Composting will help you reduce waste, save money and grow healthy plants in your garden – here's everything you need to know
By Karen Darlow Published
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Best trees for small gardens: 11 top picks for less-than-large plots
Plants The best trees for small gardens will add structure and interest all year round without overwhelming the space
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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How to grow beetroot: practical tips for growing this tasty root vegetable
Grow Your Own Want to know how to grow beetroot in your garden? Our simple step-by-step guide has all the advice you need
By Laura Crombie Published
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How to grow tomatoes: elevate your summer salads with these tips for tomato growing
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow tomatoes indoors, in a greenhouse, or in the ground and enjoy a bumper crop that tastes delicious
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to take cuttings from plants: follow our expert advice
How To Discover how to take cuttings and get more plants for free. Here's everything you need to know for softwood, hardwood, and semi-ripe varieties
By Sarah Giles Last updated