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How to prepare your soil
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t add to your soil to give your plants the best chance of success
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Why you should encourage butterflies into your garden
Counting butterflies could help relieve stress; here’s how to tempt them in
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‘It’s patronising to say that all slugs are friends – the RHS treats gardeners as nincompoops’
A new campaign by the RHS and the Wildlife Trusts is encouraging us to appreciate the garden pests – but not all horticulturists are keen
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Viagra really can make cut flowers last longer
From copper coins to the little blue pill – five unconventional but surprisingly effective methods are put to the test
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11 ways to give your front garden a makeover
From choosing the right surface to picking the perfect plants, here's how to make the most of the area outside your front door
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How to make the most of a courtyard garden
An enclosed space poses a unique challenge, but designer Andy Sturgeon’s three courtyard gardens provide a lesson in how to get it right
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How to spot Japanese knotweed in your garden
Harmless plants are often mistaken for the evil invader that requires expert removal – here’s how to spot the difference
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How to make cheap flowers look expensive
These flower-fluffing tricks can turn any old supermarket bouquet into an expensive-looking display
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How to prepare your soil
Here’s what you should and shouldn’t add to your soil to give your plants the best chance of success
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How to prune hydrangeas
Ensure a good shape and maximum flowers by pruning in early spring
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How to clear weeds from flower beds, feed and mulch
Get on top of the weeds in your garden weeds before they have a chance to take hold – and start summer with a clean space
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How to tie in clematis and climbers
Tying in is crucial every year – do it now before they run rampant
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How to deal with your garden after a mild and rainy season
Excessive rain and mild temperatures are making plants behave strangely this year. Here’s what to do about it
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How to grow dahlias, begonias and lilies in pots
Now is the time to plant corms and tubers for summer colour, whatever the size of your garden
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How to grow your own salad leaves – and never buy them bagged again
Sowing cut-and-come-again salad leaves is fun, easy and will give you fresh salad all summer
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How to get a groovy garden room, whether you have 100K or £10K
Outdoor structures offer invaluable extra space and can add value to your home – no wonder they are in demand
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The best secateurs for pruning your garden in 2024, tested with expert advice
We spent a week pruning and clipping to test the best secateurs for a neat and tidy garden
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How to bring the inside out in your garden: the new furniture to order now
A selection of the latest garden furniture that’s good enough for indoors, and the experts explain how best to style it
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The best garden chairs, loungers and day beds for spring 2024
From table-and-chair sets to loungers, recliners, swings and even hanging egg chairs, here's our pick of this year's best garden chairs
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The rise of giant redwoods in the UK, and where to see them
Although often associated with America, an astonishing half a million giant sequoias are thriving in Britain’s parks and gardens
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Where to see bluebells this spring
It could be a bumper year for bluebells – here’s where to see them in the coming weeks
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The best places to see snowdrops this weekend
They’re a symbol of spring and the brighter days to come; here’s where to see some of the country’s most impressive displays
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A beginner's guide to growing shrubs from cuttings, by garden expert Helen Yemm
It's time to have a got at slow propagation techniques
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Top tips for fences and hedges - and how to avoid common mistakes in the garden
Plus an expert guide for tackling an acanthus with mildew and restraining a passionflower
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How to plant roses in summer and what to do about rose rust, by gardening expert Helen Yemm
Plus: goodbye to yellowing spring bulb leaves and a very hungry caterpillar on verbascums (mullein)
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How to keep garden shrubs looking good with these quick tips
Plus: how to turn an old playhouse into a useful potting shed, and a rescue plan for leggy geraniums
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11 ways to give your front garden a makeover
From choosing the right surface to picking the perfect plants, here's how to make the most of the area outside your front door
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Seven ways to give your veg garden a lift
From adding structure to keeping beds as full as possible, here's how to ensure your plot looks good all year round
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What the proposed ban on peat means for gardeners
A controversial subject in the gardening world, we look at the ban as a report is released by the House of Lords
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A tour round Sarah Raven's glorious garden – and top planting tips
From winning flowers and bold colour combinations to the power of companion planting, here's how to elevate your gardening skills
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Forget the Christmas tree, here's how to decorate with festive foliage
Fill your home with fragrant festive foliage – with a little help from innovative floral designer Katie Isitt
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Why daffodils are the new tulips
Daffodils flower early, come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, smell gorgeous and flower for weeks
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What to do now to winter-proof your garden
Complete a few necessary jobs and the spring will be that much more enjoyable
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The rise of giant redwoods in the UK, and where to see them
Although often associated with America, an astonishing half a million giant sequoias are thriving in Britain’s parks and gardens
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‘It’s patronising to say that all slugs are friends – the RHS treats gardeners as nincompoops’
A new campaign by the RHS and the Wildlife Trusts is encouraging us to appreciate the garden pests – but not all horticulturists are keen
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Why the RHS thinks we should make friends with slugs
They can act as “nature’s clean-up crew”: here’s how to distinguish between helpful and hateful slugs
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It’s not too late to plant tulips – here’s how
Don’t despair if you didn’t plant bulbs last autumn, plant up some now for instant colour
