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Sarah Raven says this is the one flower you should grow for your wedding bouquet
Gardens These delicate blooms add gorgeous color and fragrance, plus a wild, cottage garden feel to your wedding day flowers
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Gardening expert David Domoney shares his top tips for creating a hay fever friendly garden
Gardens It's hay fever season – but there are tweaks you can make to your garden to alleviate your symptoms, says the gardening expert
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How much does a garden designer cost? The price of plants, planning, and more
Gardens You're after an outdoor refresh. But how much does a garden designer cost? We've got the lowdown on what to expect and how much to budget
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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Celebrity gardener shares his watering secret to keep your plants looking great all summer
Gardens Rob Smith knows a thing or two about maintaining a garden
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Garden experts reveals mistakes that will date your backyard
Gardens Avoid these common garden design mistakes if you want a contemporary look in your backyard
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Open concept backyards are over – a new garden design trend is in town this year
Gardens Open-plan garden design is falling out of favor with garden owners, says report – here's what's coming instead
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The top 5 design tips to take from the newly opened RHS Garden Bridgewater
Gardens The stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater is now open to the public – and these are the garden design tips we can't wait to incorporate into our own gardens
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The summer solstice is an important day for gardens – here's how to make the most of it
Gardens Gardener Scott gives his top tip on making the most of summer solstice gardening
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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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
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Before and after: see how a smart gardener saved £1000s on this country garden-inspired makeover
Gardens This beautiful makeover proves you don't always need to get the professionals in to create a stunning garden
By Rebecca Knight • Published
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Gardening expert shares the best flowers to grow in the cracks in stone walls
Gardens The beautiful blooms will bring unexpected bursts of color to your garden boundaries
By Millie Hurst • Published
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The one thing you shouldn’t do with bulbs planted in grass, according to Monty Don
Gardens Do you have spring flowers among the grass in your garden? Follow Monty Don’s advice now for a great display next year
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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5 surprising health benefits of gardening for children, according to a medical expert
Gardens From helping fussy eaters to improving sleep and motor skills, a health advisor shares the five ways gardening can boost your kids' health this summer
By Rebecca Knight • Last updated
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Expert shares the one garden trend to avoid if you want to protect wildlife
Gardens This divisive garden feature does nothing to help local bees, butterflies and hedgehogs
By Millie Hurst • Published
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The cicadas are coming – here's what gardeners in affected areas need to know
Gardens The emergence of Brood X cicadas is about to sweep eastern US – here's what you need to do to protect your garden
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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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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Fire marshal warns against mulch fires caused by spontaneous combustion
Gardens Plus, top tips for preventing a mulch fire in your backyard
By Anna Cottrell • 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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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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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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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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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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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