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Black bottom pools are the divisive new backyard trend you need to know about
Outdoor Living Pool design is going to the dark side
By Millie Hurst •
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Why are peat-free compost prices higher? We've asked a compost expert to explain the compost cost disparity
Grow Your Own The cost of peat-free compost is reported as often higher than that of peat. What's behind the higher prices and should you buy peat-free?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Do you need to stick herb cuttings in water? Here's what garden experts say
Plants Garden experts comment on the pros and cons of different propagating methods for herb cuttings
By Anna Cottrell •
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These Aldi paddling pools are all you need to keep kids entertained this summer
Outdoor Living The Aldi paddling pools that will make summer so much more fun for the little ones
By Anna Cottrell •
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Sweet peas shedding their buds? You're watering them incorrectly, says gardening expert
Plants Professional sweet pea grower Derek Heathcote names the one thing you must never do when watering your sweet peas
By Anna Cottrell •
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Pre-soaking your terracotta pots? 'Don't waste the water', say garden experts
How To Professional gardeners explain why the popular pot-soaking hack may not be worth your while
By Anna Cottrell •
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Patio furniture expert says you must do this to protect rattan furniture from a heatwave
Outdoor Living The steps to prevent damage and fading to your favorite patio pieces
By Anna Cottrell •
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The RHS Garden Rosemoor is a rose delight – here are the 5 lessons we'd take from it for our rose gardens
Gardens Take valuable lessons on growing roses from one of the finest rose gardens in the country
By Anna Cottrell •
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The secret of enjoying fresh parsley this winter from Monty Don
Grow Your Own Love having fresh parsley for your kitchen? Sow it now for winter harvesting, says Monty Don
By Sarah Warwick •
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Designers reveal the unconventional color you should paint your fence to make your plants pop
Gardens It’s time to sample a brave new hue in your garden – your plants will thank you for picking up the paintbrush
By Megan Slack •
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Cocktail gardens are trending - gardening experts share what to grow for show-stopping drinks
Outdoor Living Entertain like a pro by creating your own cocktail garden; garden designers and plant experts give their recommendations for making it work
By Anna Cottrell •
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A clever string layout trick was key to the success of this striking Mediterranean garden transformation
Landscaping Designing a garden from scratch as a novice is a challenge, but a string layout trick ensured this garden makeover looks anything but amateur
By Rebecca Knight •
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Argos garden furniture – 8 practical sets we are lusting after
Furniture Discover our favourite Argos garden furniture sets to buy in 2021, whether you are on a budget or not
By Annie Collyer •
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Deer destroyed your veggie patch again? This cheap supermarket buy will help to deter them
Grow Your Own The cheap – and cruelty-free – deterrent for the animals that are a little too fond of your home-grown fruit and veg
By Anna Cottrell •
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The simplest way to maximize your summer harvest is also the most effective, says Gardener Scott
Grow Your Own Gardening expert give his top tip for getting more vegetables than ever this summer
By Anna Cottrell •
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Gardening expert reveals a common mistake new gardeners make when planning a garden
Gardens Gardening expert reveals the common mistake new gardeners make when planning a garden
By Millie Hurst •
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5 smart planting lessons to take from Harlow Carr – North Yorkshire's garden gem
Gardens The RHS Harlow Carr boasts some of the most exquisite plant borders we've ever seen; here are the top planting lessons to take away from its spectacular plant displays
By Anna Cottrell •
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The one thing you need to do now for beautiful summer borders, according to Monty Don
Make sure your blooms look their very best with tips from TV gardening expert Monty Don
By Sarah Warwick •
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The popular garden trend the Queen is championing in Buckingham Palace Garden
Landscaping Rewilding is a buzzword that has taken off in domestic gardens, and the Buckingham Palace Garden shows why this is a trend that's here to stay
By Rebecca Knight •
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Experts reveal cost premium of charcoal BBQs – and they're shockingly more expensive than gas ones
Outdoor Living Running a charcoal BBQ costs more than you think, according to recent data
By Anna Cottrell •
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Why now is the perfect time to prune your rambling roses, according to Monty Don
Follow Monty Don’s advice on pruning rambling roses for more flowers next year
By Sarah Warwick •
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The world's most popular garden renovation project of 2021 revealed
Gardens Have you taken on this garden project this year?
By Millie Hurst •
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House plant gnats are bad news for your indoor greenery – but you can get rid of them with these top tips
Plants House plant gnats are bad news for your plants, and annoying for you – a house plant expert gives top tips for banishing them from your house for good
By Anna Cottrell •
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Can you really get more strawberries by planting your store-bought ones? Gardening experts dispel the myths
Plants Using seeds from store-bought strawberries is often promoted as an easy hack for growing more strawberries quicker, but does this actually work?
By Anna Cottrell •
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Monty Don’s top tips on harvesting garlic and shallots successfully
Grow Your Own Make the most of the delicious produce from your kitchen garden with Monty Don’s top tips for harvesting garlic and shallots
By Sarah Warwick •
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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 •
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Tiny houseplants are trending – gardening experts share their favorite varieties
The tiny houseplant trend is about a lot more than just small succulents
By Anna Cottrell •
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Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival trends: the top 12 looks from the show
Gardens Our pick of the top Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival trends will have you inspired in no time
By Holly Crossley •
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This is the top plant to grow in a cocktail garden this summer
Grow Your Own Cocktail gardens are one of this summer's biggest backyard trends; if you start with just one plant, make it this one, cocktail expert recommends
By Anna Cottrell •
