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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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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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The Wildlife Trusts' 30-day wildness challenge is back for 2021 - here's how to take part
Gardens There's still time to get involved in the 30 Days Wild 2021 challenge
By Millie Hurst • 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
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Experts reveal the ways you could be breaking the law in your garden
Gardens Legally speaking, you should return hedge trimmings to the owner
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Get a free garden water-saving kit from Anglian Water, with seeds included – here's how
Gardens The free garden water-saving kit from Anglian Water comes with seeds and gadgets to help keep your plants alive this summer
By Amy Cutmore • Published
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Working from home? Here's how to create your perfect outdoor workspace
How To Fed up of working from home indoors? Here are some simple tricks to create your perfect workspace in the garden
By Jill Morgan • Last updated
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Accessible garden design: 15 ideas for landscaping, paths, planting and more
Ideas Follow our tips on accessible garden design to create a space that can be used and enjoyed by everyone
By Jill Morgan • Last updated
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Revealed! How Monty Don deals with slugs and snails
Gardens The best way to protect your plants from the activities of these pests? Take Monty Don’s advice
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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These are the outdoor maintenance projects to tackle before putting your home on the market
Gardens Experts reveal the outdoor maintenance projects you need to prioritize if you're planning to sell your home
By Terri Williams • Published
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The RHS and The One Show are searching for the UK's best gardens in My Chelsea Garden 2021 – here's how to enter
Gardens The competition is in its second year - if you're tempted to enter we share exactly what the My Chelsea Garden judges are looking for
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Scotland’s Gardens Scheme hopes to open 400 gardens to mark its 90th anniversary
Gardens Scotland’s Gardens Scheme plans to celebrate its anniversary by opening more gardens than ever to visitors as Covid restrictions begin to lift
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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It's not just bees that need our help – gardeners are urged to protect beneficial beetles, too
Gardens Beneficial beetles need you, says a new RHS and Wildlife Trusts campaign
By Anna Cottrell • Last updated
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This garden soil mix recipe from Gardener Scott is all you need for perfect plants
Gardens Gardener Scott has the exact garden soil mix recipe that will give you healthy, thriving plants
By Anna Cottrell • Last updated
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Expert reveals tip for creating perfect lawn stripes
Gardens Because there's nothing wrong with wanting an immaculate lawn
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Explore this historic waterfront estate with a massive garden on New York's Gold Coast
Gardens This waterfront estate on the New York Gold Coast was the inspiration for The Great Gatsby – and it boasts 32 acres of gardens and woodland
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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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 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