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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 •
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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 •
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Gifts for gardeners: 20 present ideas for Mother's Day 2021
Buying Guide Your ultimate guide on the best gifts for gardeners, as recommended by Gardeningetc – for Mother's Day 2021. Don't miss out...
By Annie Collyer •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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How to mow a lawn – all the tips and tricks you'll need on striping, edging, the first cut of the season, and more
How To Our advice on how to mow a lawn will make your patch of grass the very best on the block. Here's what you need to know...
By Laura Crombie •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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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 •
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How to lay turf – and get a lush green lawn in your garden
How To Want to find out how to lay turf and take the easiest route to a new lawn? Follow our step-by-step guide
By Sarah Warwick •
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