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Guide to soil types: how to work out what will grow best in your garden
Gardens Learn about different soil types and you can make sure you choose the right plants for your garden planting scheme
By Teresa Conway •
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How to force bulbs indoors: use this clever technique to brighten up winter days indoors
Plants Learn how to force bulbs indoors and you'll get to enjoy beautiful blooms and scent in time for Christmas
By Sarah Wilson •
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Best trees for small gardens: find the ideal pick for your space
Plants Choose one of the best trees for small gardens and you can add structure and interest to any outdoor space all year round
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Plants for winter hanging baskets: inject colour and interest into your seasonal displays
Plants Winter hanging baskets can be a fine addition to the garden to liven things up in the colder months – here are some of the best plants you can pick
By Rob Dwiar •
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The best plants for autumn berries: add stunning seasonal colour to your garden
Plants Go for extra impact and drama with the best plants for autumn berries and create a display of glowing shades of red, orange, purple and yellow
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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5 beautiful roses to introduce colour and scent to your garden
Plants Plant one of these stunning roses now and you'll get to enjoy a garden filled with beauty and scent next year
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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How to plant a bulb lasagne for layers of spring colour
Plants Follow our step-by-step guide on planting a bulb lasagne and you will get months of colour next spring from a dazzling mix of spring bulbs blooming one after the other
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow flowers from seeds
Plants Follow our expert tips on how to grow flowers from seeds and you can you fill your garden with colour and scent without breaking the bank
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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5 flowers Monty Don loves to plant for autumn colour
Plants Monty Don's autumn garden is filled with stunning colour at the moment. Here's how to get the look in your own space
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow asters for bright autumn flowers
Plants Find out how to grow asters and these easy-to-grow plants will give you autumn interest and endless cut flowers for your vases
By Teresa Conway •
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How to plant daffodil bulbs: top tips for stunning spring displays
Plants Here's how to plant daffodil bulbs for the easiest and most reliable way to bring colour and cheer to a post-winter garden
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Monty Don's favourite salvias – and how to grow them in your garden
Plants Monty Don loves salvias and uses them in his Jewel Garden as the real showstopper in the late summer display. Here's how you can recreate the look
By Sarah Wilson •
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10 best plants for winter pots: bright ideas for cold weather containers
Plants Summer may be a distant memory, but by using these plants for winter pots you can still inject plenty of seasonal colour and interest
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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5 plants to add brilliant autumn colour to your garden
Plants A pop of colour adds the all-important feel-good factor at this time of year, so try these showstopping plants in your garden
By Sarah Wilson •
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10 of the best herbs to grow in your garden
Grow Your Own Want to know the best herbs to grow? Our top picks will bring colour and fragrance to garden pots and your windowsill. Used fresh in cooking, they’ll excite your tastebuds too
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 ornamental grasses Monty Don grows for autumn colour – you'll want to try them too
Plants Monty Don's ornamental grass borders are full of autumn colour and texture at the moment. Here's how to make grasses the star of your own autumn show
By Sarah Wilson •
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Add autumn colour to your garden: 10 planting and design ideas you'll love
Ideas There are plenty of ways to add autumn colour and make your garden sing. Try our favourite ideas and bring your garden to life over the autumn months
By Rob Dwiar •
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5 places to buy seeds online this season
Plants Now's the perfect time to buy seeds online and choose which gorgeous blooms you want to see flourish in your garden next year
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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10 fuss-free shrubs for small gardens
Plants Our pick of the best shrubs for small gardens are guaranteed to provide colour and impact without growing out of control
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 ways to get a stunning jewel garden like Monty Don's
Plants Love the stunning mix of colours in Monty Don's jewel garden? Here's how to combine splashes of crimson, orange and purple as dahlias and cannas become stars of the show
By Sarah Wilson •
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10 evergreens that are easy to grow in any garden
Plants These are the best evergreens to add year-round interest to your garden
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow ferns for low maintenance greenery
Plants Learn how to grow ferns and add lush greenery to any garden. They’re easy to look after and look good all year round too. Here’s what you need to know...
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 brilliant topiary ideas Monty Don's shown off on Insta
Gardens If you love the look of the topiary in Monty Don’s garden, here's some simple ways of recreating his style in your space
By Sarah Wilson •
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Watering plants: top tips on what to do and when
Plants Follow our expert advice for watering plants and keep your garden plants (and those in the house) looking their best all year round
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to grow wisteria: follow our top tips for a showstopping display
Plants Learn how to grow wisteria, and whether it’s in a traditional cottage garden or a more contemporary space, it’s guaranteed to turn heads
By Sarah Giles •
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How to create a herb garden: plant and grow your own herbs
How To Learn how to create a herb garden and have a ready supply of herbs to scatter over salads, snip into a cocktail, add to a barbecue marinade, or simply enjoy their colours and scent
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Make your own stylish herb planter in five easy steps
How To Follow this simple step-by-step project and you'll have a bumper crop of fresh herbs to pick all summer long
By Vanessa Richmond •
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5 ways to support climbing plants and vegetables
Plants Keep climbers healthy this summer by giving them the support they need, from trellises and stakes to architectural archways
By Ellen Finch •
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How to spot a toxic house plant
Plants If you're brightening your home with an ever-expanding collection of greenery, be wary of toxic house plants that could be dangerous to pets or children
By Alison Jones •
