Amateur Gardening
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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 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 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 • Published
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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 • 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 • Published
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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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Guide to garden borders: how to plan, design and plant your flowerbeds
Gardens Planning new garden borders? Follow our expert tips to make sure you create the best layout and planting scheme for your outdoor space
By Sarah Giles • 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 • Published
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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 • 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
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • Published
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How to grow pumpkins
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow pumpkins for delicious autumnal dishes – and your own pumpkin patch come Halloween
By Laura Crombie • Published
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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 • Published
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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 • 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 • Published