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What our gardens could look like in the future, according to a garden designer
Gardens A new RHS garden exhibited at the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival shows how our gardens may soon look to better cope with climate change
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Garden design: how to plan your outdoor space in 15 steps
How To Transform your backyard with our guide to garden design, from layout, landscaping, and planting
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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5 topiary trend lessons to take from gorgeous botanical gardens
Gardens From the US to France, these topiary gardens have some valuable lessons to teach about using the once again popular garden feature
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Gardening during a heatwave? You need David Domoney's plant watering tips for hot weather
Gardens As North America grapples with a record-breaking heatwave, what can you do to protect your garden plants? Gardening expert David Domoney gives his top tips
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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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
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Sarah Raven says this is the one flower you should grow for your wedding bouquet
Gardens These delicate blooms add gorgeous color and fragrance, plus a wild, cottage garden feel to your wedding day flowers
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Gardening expert David Domoney shares his top tips for creating a hay fever friendly garden
Gardens It's hay fever season – but there are tweaks you can make to your garden to alleviate your symptoms, says the gardening expert
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How much does a garden designer cost? The price of plants, planning, and more
Gardens You're after an outdoor refresh. But how much does a garden designer cost? We've got the lowdown on what to expect and how much to budget
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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Celebrity gardener shares his watering secret to keep your plants looking great all summer
Gardens Rob Smith knows a thing or two about maintaining a garden
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Garden experts reveals mistakes that will date your backyard
Gardens Avoid these common garden design mistakes if you want a contemporary look in your backyard
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Open concept backyards are over – a new garden design trend is in town this year
Gardens Open-plan garden design is falling out of favor with garden owners, says report – here's what's coming instead
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The top 5 design tips to take from the newly opened RHS Garden Bridgewater
Gardens The stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater is now open to the public – and these are the garden design tips we can't wait to incorporate into our own gardens
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The summer solstice is an important day for gardens – here's how to make the most of it
Gardens Gardener Scott gives his top tip on making the most of summer solstice gardening
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021: a complete guide
Gardens Discover all you need to know about the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021 – celebrating the nation’s love of gardens and growing
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Before and after: see how a smart gardener saved £1000s on this country garden-inspired makeover
Gardens This beautiful makeover proves you don't always need to get the professionals in to create a stunning garden
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Gardening expert shares the best flowers to grow in the cracks in stone walls
Gardens The beautiful blooms will bring unexpected bursts of color to your garden boundaries
By Millie Hurst • Published
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The one thing you shouldn’t do with bulbs planted in grass, according to Monty Don
Gardens Do you have spring flowers among the grass in your garden? Follow Monty Don’s advice now for a great display next year
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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5 surprising health benefits of gardening for children, according to a medical expert
Gardens From helping fussy eaters to improving sleep and motor skills, a health advisor shares the five ways gardening can boost your kids' health this summer
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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Expert shares the one garden trend to avoid if you want to protect wildlife
Gardens This divisive garden feature does nothing to help local bees, butterflies and hedgehogs
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Before and after: see how a drab courtyard was transformed into a Caribbean-inspired haven on a budget
Ideas With its pink walls, DIY pergola and outdoor kitchen, this budget makeover has saved the homeowners thousands
By Beth Murton • Published
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Fire marshal warns against mulch fires caused by spontaneous combustion
Gardens Plus, top tips for preventing a mulch fire in your backyard
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Beekeepers reveal easy ways to attract bees to your garden this World Bee Day
Gardens Read these simple tips to help us support our pollinators and the planet
By Millie Hurst • Published
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The virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2021 is just around the corner - here’s when to catch it and what to expect
Gardens The Chelsea Flower Show has been postponed until September, but an online event is here to fill the gap in the gardening calendar until then
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Should you use BBQ ash in garden soil? We separate fact from myth
Gardens Does BBQ ash make a good soil fertilizer? Here's what you need to know
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to create an eco-friendly garden: 15 ways to go green
Gardens Looking for expert advice on how to create an eco-friendly garden? These easy ideas will inspire you to make sure your plot is beautiful and kind to the environment
By Sarah Giles • Last updated
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Channel 5 to launch Kew Gardens series
gardens Brand new TV series will give viewers unprecedented access to Kew Gardens and Kew Wakehurst
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Monty Don shares secret weapon for growing herbs in a pot
Gardens This simple tip will help them to grow healthily
By Millie Hurst • Published
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The Blenheim Palace Flower Show is to go ahead this summer, despite the pandemic
Gardens The Blenheim Palace Flower Show is returning – bigger and better than ever, showcasing more than 300 exhibitors
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Spring garden jobs: 20 simple outdoor tasks to get your plot summer-ready
Gardens Get outside and enjoy the warmer weather with our spring garden jobs – from painting and planting to sowing and tidying
By Ruth Hayes • Published