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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
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Alan Titchmarsh gives simple beginner gardener tips to help you get started
Gardens The number of people taking up gardening is at an all-time high; here are the basic tips to success according to Alan Titchmarsh
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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We're growing more plants in our front gardens than ever, says the RHS
Gardens New research from the RHS highlights the growing popularity of filling our front gardens with plants – and the many benefits of this trend
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Pruning shrubs: get it right with our top pruning tips
How To Time to tackle the garden pruning? Here's how to get your shrubs in great shape
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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How to make a bug hotel: it's easy to achieve in four easy steps
How To Encourage bees and insects into your garden by learning how to make a bug hotel – it's the perfect DIY project to try
By Beth Murton • Published
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Here's why you need a rain garden this winter
Gardens Rain gardens look great and are exactly what you need this wet winter. Here's why...
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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These are the worst garden trends that we'd like to see the back of this year
Gardens If you're looking to spruce up your garden design this spring, avoid these out-of-date garden trends
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Worx WG779E 40V Cordless Lawn Mower review
Garden Tools The Worx 40V Cordless Lawn Mower promises a long battery life and great cutting power. We put it to the test this summer – see how it performed
By Lindsey Davis • Last updated
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Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost shares his method for creating a garden seating area for free
Gardens The gardener and presenter has recently shared his top tips for building a tranquil all-weather seating area in the garden using nothing but plants and tree stumps
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Waterlogging: the simple tip that will tell if your garden has drainage issues
Gardens Wet winter weather and soggy gardens is a common occurrence, but is your garden waterlogged? Here's how you can tell
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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A new study finds taking up gardening can raise your IQ by 5 per cent
Gardens If you've been considering taking up gardening this year, there is now another good reason to pick up a spade
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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5 garden pests to look out for and how to keep them under control
Gardens Want to protect your precious plants and crops from unwanted garden pests? Find out how to identify and get rid of these common pests
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Garden expert warns against this common trick for removing moss from a lawn
Gardens Dobbies' horticultural director explains why this common trick for removing moss could be putting wildlife in your garden at risk
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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The RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021 has been postponed until autumn for the first time in history
Gardens The RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been forced to postpone its May event until autumn due to the rising infection rate in the UK
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Angela Scanlon shares her secret to designing a garden ahead of her new BBC series Your Garden Made Perfect
Gardens The new BBC series Your Garden Made Perfect is a new garden design show like no other, using virtual reality to transform gardens small and big
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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This Sussex home has a spectacular garden – take a look
Gardens Take a tour of this fabulous garden in Sussex, sprawling over 1.5 acres
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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What you must do with compost this month, according to Monty Don
Gardens Do you make your own compost? Follow Monty Don’s advice to tend to your soil improver the right way
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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How to make a scarecrow: follow our simple guide for a fun garden activity
How To It's fun to learn how to make a scarecrow, especially if you get the kids on board to help out. Try this crafty idea to keep the birds off your precious vegetable patch
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Alan Titchmarsh warns gardeners against nuisance garden centre weed
Gardens The presenter reveals how you could be bringing weeds into your garden from the garden centre
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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The indoor gardening trend that is surging in popularity on Instagram
Plants Last year saw the return of the indoor garden, with the trend set to grow even bigger this year
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Best plants for winter colour: our favourite picks for creating seasonal interest
Plants Add our top plants for winter colour to your garden for a space that's packed with interest throughout the colder months
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Last updated