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5 easy ways to look after birds in your garden this spring – it's simple with these top tips
Gardens Birds are about to start breeding, so give them a little nourishment and extra care to help them look after themselves and their young
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Never use a BBQ on top of artificial grass, experts warn
Gardens Don't make this mistake if you want to keep your artificial grass looking lush this spring
By Millie Hurst Last updated
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The Royal Horticultural Society will be peat-free by 2025
Gardens The pledge to stop using peat entirely by mid-decade is good news for the planet – here's how you can help, too
By Millie Hurst Published
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Survey reveals how much people value their gardens in the pandemic
Gardens The way we see and value our gardens has changed dramatically in the past year, so the sooner you get yours in shape for the summer months, the better...
By Ginevra Benedetti Published
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Do coffee grounds repel slugs? We put the common natural slug repellent to the test
Gardens Do coffee grounds repel slugs? Here's what real-life experiments show
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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5 quick ways to prepare your garden for spring
Gardens Now’s the time to start prepping your garden for the wonderful warmer months ahead
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Stop mowing your lawn, gardening experts including Monty Don urge
Gardens You should stop mowing your lawn at least for a month this season, according to gardening experts – here's why
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Plant trees for the amazing Captain Tom!
Plants Captain Sir Tom Moore raised over £38 million for the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic. His family would like to honour his memory by planting trees
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Self-watering vertical gardens are a growing trend – Mark Lane gives top tips on getting them to flourish
Gardens Enjoy a maintenance free living wall with these self-watering vertical gardens tips from a gardening expert
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Crabgrass vs quackgrass - tell these lawn invaders apart with this simple tip
How To Crabgrass vs quackgrass – which one is attacking your lawn? You'll need to learn the difference before you tackle these weeds in your garden
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Gardening expert reveals tip for growing herbs and it costs nothing
Will you be giving this gardening trick a go for spring?
By Millie Hurst Published
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This is how to keep cats out of your lawn – there may be some surprises!
Gardens From orange peel to coffee grounds, these top tips will help deter four-legged trespassers
By Stephanie Durrant Published
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Monty Don reveals his lawn advice for spring – follow his top tips to get yours looking its best
Gardens If your lawn’s not looking great after winter, don’t despair. Follow Monty Don's advice for healthy grass
By Sarah Warwick Published
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These are the top 3 natural fertilisers recommended by a gardening expert
Gardens Nourish your garden naturally with these top picks from an expert gardener; even better, they're completely free
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Garden wildlife needs help in spring, says Monty Don. Here’s the lowdown on what you can do
Gardens Make sure the birds and beasts in your garden thrive in early spring with Monty Don's expert advice
By Sarah Warwick Published
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This is how to get a perfect lawn, according to garden manager at Kensington Palace Gardens
Gardens If your lawn is currently less than perfect, trust the experts at Kensington Palace for this time-tested tip for keeping your grass pristine
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Horticultural expert at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew shares 5 tips for garden excellence this year
Gardens Richard Moore, Botanical Horticulturist at Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, on what to love about the garden in spring
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to build a raised garden bed: get your plot ready for growing with this step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to build a raised garden bed, for planting crops, growing flowers, and making maintenance easier
By Melanie Griffiths Last updated
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Explore Gardeners' World presenter Carol Klein's garden at Glebe Cottage
Gardens Carol Klein's garden in Devon is a gardener's dream and the centrepiece of the presenter's new show 'Gardening with Carol Klein'
By Rebecca Knight Published
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Garden expert warns against this common grass seed sowing mistake
Gardens There is such a thing as sowing your grass seed at the wrong time. Here's how to get your lawn sowing right, according to an expert
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Should you help a struggling bee in your garden? A wildlife expert advises
Gardens If you've found a bee that looks tired, what should you do? The answer might surprise you
By Anna Cottrell Published
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This is how much your garden is adding to your house value
Gardens A garden doesn't only make your property much more attractive to buyers – it also guarantees they will pay more for it
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Plants that are poisonous to cats: the flowers and foliage that aren't so feline-friendly
Plants Need to know the plants that are poisonous to cats, so you can protect your feline friend? Look no further – we're here to help
By Holly Crossley Published
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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