Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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Best low maintenance shrubs: 11 easy care garden plants
Plants From evergreens to flowering varieties, the best low maintenance shrubs make it simple to keep your garden looking good all year round
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Best companion plants for carrots: herbs, flowers and veg to grow with carrots
Grow Your Own Choosing the best companion plants for carrots is key to getting a bumper crop
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Arbours, pergolas and gazebos – what’s the difference?
Garden Buildings Covered arbours, pergolas and gazebos add a striking architectural feature to your garden, as well as privacy and shade. But what's the difference and how do you choose the right one?
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Best companion plants for potatoes: herbs, flowers and veg to improve your potato crop
Grow Your Own Choosing the best companion plants for potatoes is easy and will reward you with a bigger, healthier harvest
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How to grow dill: expert tips for cultivating this tasty ornamental herb
Grow Your Own As well as a flavourful herb to enhance cooking, learn how to grow dill in your garden and you’ll add beautiful foliage and flowers too
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How to grow watermelon: expert tips on growing this refreshing fruit
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow watermelon and you'll soon be wondering why you've never tried it before
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Courtyard garden ideas: 22 stunning ways to transform small, walled spaces
Ideas Make the most of your compact space with these clever courtyard garden ideas that prove small can be stylish too
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How to get rid of slugs: 13 natural ways to remove them from the garden
How To Follow our advice on how to get rid of slugs in the garden the chemical-free way – and without the need to kill them
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The RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021: a complete guide
Gardens Discover all you need to know about the RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2021 – celebrating the nation’s love of gardens and growing
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How to remove a tree stump: follow our practical guide
How To Find out how to remove a tree stump yourself and you won't have to pay the professionals to do the job for you. Here's what you need to know...
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How to grow spinach: your go-to growing guide
Grow Your Own Up your game when it comes to leafy greens and find out how to grow spinach. It thrives all year round and we promise you'll love it!
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How to grow chrysanthemums: expert tips on growing these garden classics
Plants We give you the lowdown on how to grow chrysanthemums to keep those gorgeous flowers coming in waves of jewel-bright color
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How to grow zinnias: tips on planting, growing and caring for these versatile flowers
Plants Find out how to grow zinnias and you'll soon discover they've got what it takes to be the superstars of your cutting garden
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How to grow marigolds: add a burst of brilliant color to borders and containers
Plants Find out how to grow marigolds and these pretty daisy-like flowers in neon orange and sunshine yellow will bring summer joy to your plot
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How to grow bamboo: expert tips on adding natural screening to your plot
Plants Find out how to grow bamboo to introduce an exotic ornamental look to your garden. It’s such an easy way to make your garden feel more private too
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Hanging basket ideas: 16 brilliant designs to make yours stand out from the crowd
Ideas Get creative with these hanging basket ideas, from show-stopping color schemes to leafy green arrangements
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Eco paving tips: choosing sustainable materials for your outdoor space
Landscaping Do your bit for the planet with our eco paving tips for your garden. The latest styles mix cool good looks with a greener footprint to add the feelgood factor to hard landscaping
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Garden activities for kids: 31 fun-filled ways to keep children entertained outdoors
Kids Turn up the fun factor in your plot with these garden activities for kids – from great games, awesome play equipment, nature ideas and more
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How to grow thyme: this pretty herb adds fragrance and flowers to the garden
Grow Your Own Follow our advice on how to grow thyme successfully and this Mediterranean herb will repay you by becoming one of the go-to plants in your edible garden
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How to grow poppies: top tips on growing and caring for these stunning blooms
Plants Find out how to grow poppies to fill your garden with brilliant blooms that add colour and a touch of flouncy detail to borders
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How to grow fuchsias: make them the centrepiece of your borders, pots and hanging baskets
Plants Follow our expert tips on how to grow fuchsias and fill your garden with flamboyant summer colour
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How to grow lavender: a step-by-step guide to growing this pretty perennial
Plants We reveal how to grow lavender so you can fill your garden with beautiful scent and colour all summer long
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Winter grilling advice: BBQ all year with our top tips
Outdoor Living Get winter grilling during this festive season. Here's how to up your game and turn barbecuing into a year-round event
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How to BBQ a turkey: get the best results with our cooking method
Outdoor Living If you want to know how to BBQ a turkey you're in the right place. Done our way, it will taste so good you'll wonder why you've never tried it before
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