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This furniture trend is rooted in the past – but it will reshape gardens of the future
Gardens Who says antiques are only for interiors? The time has come to bring these pieces beyond your four walls
By Megan Slack Published
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Your Garden Made Perfect designer reveals common garden planning mistake
Gardens Manoj Malde shares a garden planning mistake that's incredibly easy to fall into when deciding on the layout for your space.
By Millie Hurst Published
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Save our birds by building garden ‘love nests', wildlife expert urges
Gardens One in four wild bird species are under threat, and this National Nest Box Week experts are appealing to gardeners to do their bit to stop the rapid decline
By Millie Hurst Published
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Gardener reveals clever lateral flow test gardening hack using old tests as seed labels
Gardens A gardener has come up with an ingenious way of reusing lateral flow tests, items that every household has to hand right now
By Millie Hurst 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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The one thing you should avoid planting next to a wooden fence
Gardens A gardener has shared a wooden fencing tip to help you avoid headaches further down the line and keep your plants looking their best
By Millie Hurst Published
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Experts are warning gardeners against threat of the hammerhead flatworm
Gardens The potentially invasive worms could travel overseas through the plant trade, causing a threat to the biodiversity of our soil
By Millie Hurst Published
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Monty Don urges you to sow rocket now – to protect it from this garden pest
Gardens His advice will leave you with a hole-free spring salad – but you need to act now
By Megan Slack Published
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Garden designer reveals the best investment for transforming an outdoor space
Gardens Tayshan Hayden-Smith reminds us that to make a unique outdoor space, you need to spend time developing your skills
By Millie Hurst Published
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Gardening for mental health: how the 'green pill' can benefit well-being
Gardens We talk to experts in the field about the advantages of getting outdoors and tending to nature
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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February gardening jobs: 10 must-do tasks for the month
Gardens As spring approaches, the most important February gardening jobs will ensure your plot is in great shape and ready for the warmer weather
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Drought-tolerant landscaping could be the secret to selling your house
Gardens Selling your home this year? A realtor argues that drought-tolerant landscaping could help secure a sale
By Millie Hurst Published
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The one plant you need to encourage more birds into your garden – according to a wildlife photographer
Gardens Hamza Yassin shares how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven ahead of the Big Garden Bird Watch – the secret is refreshingly simple
By Megan Slack Published
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Property expert says you should avoid planting these colors in your garden when selling your home
Gardens A realtor explains why she feels these two colors shouldn't feature in your garden if your home's on the market
By Millie Hurst Published
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New lawn cutting service has swapped mowers for a surprisingly effective alternative
Gardens You can now enlist the help of a former dairy cow to cut your grass
By Millie Hurst Last updated
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Garden experts warn against walking on your patio on January 29th – here's why
Gardens Slippery Decking Day is approaching – this is what you need to remember when your garden is at its 'peak slipperiness'
By Megan Slack Published
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Property experts reveal a simple way your garden can add value to your property
Gardens Sprucing up your garden could dramatically increase your home's value, sparking an emotional 'I must have it' reaction
By Millie Hurst Published
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Garden furniture demands are surging – experts say invest now or risk missing out
Gardens The craving for garden furniture has arrived early – you may need to act now to avoid disappointment
By Megan Slack Last updated
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This space-enhancing patio tip will create the illusion of a larger garden
Gardens The secret to a spacious garden starts with the floor – and this tile trick is the best place to begin
By Megan Slack Published
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Angela Scanlon reveals she came to this realization working on Your Garden Made Perfect
Gardens The garden makeover show is soon making a return
By Millie Hurst Published
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Gardening writer and broadcaster Peter Seabrook has died aged 86
Gardens Tributes have poured in for BBC gardening presenter and Amateur Gardening columnist Peter Seabrook
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Garden makeover: a walled garden transformed by trial and error
Ideas This professional looking outdoor space was created by amateur gardeners and is packed with inspiring ideas, from amazing planting to a DIY pathway
By Nicola Stocken Published
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Garden expert warns that using salt as a de-icer could be damaging your patio
Gardens Snow season is here – but your favorite de-icer may be causing more harm than good, according to the expert
By Megan Slack Published
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The new Blue Peter Garden will feature at the Chelsea Flower Show 2022
Gardens The new Blue Peter Garden aims to teach children about the importance of the 'forgotten climate solution' beneath our feet
By Millie Hurst Published
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Monty Don shares a winter apple tree pruning warning
Gardens He explains why too much pruning could potentially lead to a vicious circle and ruin your fruit tree
By Millie Hurst Published
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Is it too late to plant tulip bulbs?
Gardens We've missed the optimal time to plant them, but you might just get away with it...
By Millie Hurst Published
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How to take part in the Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 – everything you need to know
Gardens More than a million bird-lovers took part in the last Big Garden Birdwatch – and this year could be even bigger
By Megan Slack Published
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Expert shares exactly where to place your bird feeder to prevent window collisions
Garden The placement of your feeder may save a bird's life – this is where to hang it, according to an expert
By Megan Slack Published
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Dan Pearson reveals the surprising color that will reset garden trends this 2022
Gardens The planting guru urges you to invest in this organic hue – for a palette that will stand the test of time
By Megan Slack Published