Amateur Gardening
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How to grow sunflowers: top tips on planting and caring for these summer beauties
Plants You won't believe how easy it is to learn how to grow sunflowers – one packet of seeds is all it takes to fill the garden with blooms
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Composting: a step-by-step guide on how to compost at home
How To Composting will help you reduce waste, save money and grow healthy plants in your garden – here's everything you need to know
By Karen Darlow Published
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Best trees for small gardens: 11 top picks for less-than-large plots
Plants The best trees for small gardens will add structure and interest all year round without overwhelming the space
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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How to grow beetroot: practical tips for growing this tasty root vegetable
Grow Your Own Want to know how to grow beetroot in your garden? Our simple step-by-step guide has all the advice you need
By Laura Crombie Published
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How to grow tomatoes: elevate your summer salads with these tips for tomato growing
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow tomatoes indoors, in a greenhouse, or in the ground and enjoy a bumper crop that tastes delicious
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to take cuttings from plants: follow our expert advice
How To Discover how to take cuttings and get more plants for free. Here's everything you need to know for softwood, hardwood, and semi-ripe varieties
By Sarah Giles Last updated
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How to design a potager garden for vegetables and flowers
How to Our expert tips on how to design a potager garden will help you create a plot that’s filled with blooms, attractive edibles, is great for pollinators and easy to maintain
By Janey Goulding Published
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How to grow acers: follow our tips and add year-round interest to your garden
Plants Discover how to grow acers – also known as Japanese maples – and introduce flamboyant foliage to your patio or border
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to lay a patio: our step-by-step guide has all you need to know
Landscaping Find out how to lay a patio and create the perfect place to dine and relax in your garden
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Small rock garden ideas: 17 ways with alpine plants, succulents, water features and more
Ideas Discover our favourite small rock garden ideas and get inspired to create a rocky haven of your own
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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How to prune roses: keep your rose plants in tip-top condition for the most beautiful blooms
How To Our tips on how to prune roses will let you enjoy healthier plants year after year – from patio and shrub varieties to rambling kinds and more
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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How to clean decking: follow our step-by-step advice to get your space looking spick and span
How To Discover how to clean decking with our simple guide – we've got all the tips you need to get yours looking its best for summer
By Alison Jones Published
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How to grow agapanthus: add colour and structure with these picture perfect pompoms
Plants Here’s the lowdown on how to grow agapanthus in your garden this summer. These pompom blooms will add colour and structure in one stylish bundle
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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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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How to grow lilies: enjoy sensational summer scent with these stunning flowers
Plants Easier than you might think, learn how to grow lilies and you can plant these up for glorious displays in summer
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to make a living wall: create vertical planting to maximise your space
How To Once you've discovered how to make a living wall, you'll add a whole new layer of interest to a garden. Here's how to create one
By Ellen Finch Published
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How to grow an avocado: get started with our top tips
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow an avocado at home and your brunch game will never be the same again
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to move a tree: top tips for replanting trees and shrubs
How To If you want to find out how to move a tree or shrub read on for our easy guide to moving and replanting them
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to grow raspberries: they're easy to grow in any garden
Grow Your Own Want to know how to grow raspberries and enjoy delicious homegrown fruits every year? Here's how to do it
By Laura Crombie Published
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How to grow streptocarpus: add colour with these easy-to-grow Cape Primrose houseplants
Plants Find out how to grow streptocarpus and you’ll be hooked in no time. Also known as Cape Primrose plants, they're super easy to propagate, which means lots of free plants
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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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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How to take lavender cuttings: multiply your plants for free
How To You’ll soon learn how to take lavender cuttings with our simple step-by-step guide
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to grow bottlebrush: give your garden an exotic touch with these low-maintenance plants
Plants Learn how to grow bottlebrush and add a dash of vibrant tropical colour to your garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to plant a winter container: follow our step-by-step guide for adding seasonal colour
How To We show you how to plant a winter container to give your garden an instant lift in the colder months
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to take rose cuttings: it's easy with our advice
How To We show you how to take rose cuttings with our simple step-by-step guide. Because you can never have enough roses
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to grow runner beans: it's easy with our step-by-step guide
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow runner beans for tasty veg and beautiful floral displays
By Laura Crombie Published
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Planting bare root trees: follow our step-by-step guide
Plants Our expert advice on planting bare root trees in winter will ensure you know how and when to plant them for the best results
By Sarah Wilson Published
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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 Published