Gardens

Gardening and landscape design ideas to help you make the most of your outdoor living space.

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Gardening

Jobs to do in the garden in May

It's a busy month in the garden in May, here's the essential jobs to make the most of the warming weather and get ready for summer.

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Gardening

Rambling and climbing roses: what’s the difference?

Discover the differences between climbing and rambling roses, with our top choices to fill your garden with flowers all summer long.

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Lawn care

Alan Titchmarsh on why he's still mowing stripes in his lawn

To mow or not to mow? In No Mow May we talk to two gardening gurus about lawn care and striking the right balance in our gardens.

Gardening

What kind of lavender is best for your garden?

Get our expert’s tips on the best lavender plants and how to look after them

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Gardens

How to treat decking for a longer lasting surface

We take you through the process of how to clean and treat your decking with oil and stain to get it ready for the warmer weather.

Garden wildlife

What to do about a wasp nest and what do they look like?

We aren’t the only ones to welcome warmer weather, wasps do too and they could be sharing your home. Find out how to identify a wasp nest and what to do about it

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Gardening

21 garden seating ideas – from benches to hanging chairs

Our garden seating ideas and designs will help you make the best choice for your available outdoor space, with expert tips on keeping your purchases in top condition.

Gardening

How to grow courgettes – with tips from a National Trust kitchen gardener

We explain how to grow courgettes and get the most out of your harvest.

Gardening

How to grow your own cut flowers - and enjoy beautiful guilt-free blooms

We tell you the best flowers and roses to grow at home for your vases, with expert tips.

Gardening

How to keep slugs out of the garden

We’ve got 11 ways to prevent your plants being eaten by slugs.

Gardening

The 10 best low maintenance garden flowers for an easy life

Fuss-free flowers that only need a little TLC.

Gardening

The best scented roses for your garden

Gardening expert Val Bourne recommends her favourite scented roses to plant in the garden, and explains how to care for them.

Gardening

How to get rid of weeds without using chemicals

Discover ten easy ways to get rid of weeds naturally while protecting the ecosystem.

Gardening

How to kill dandelions - but why you shouldn't

Want to know how to get rid of dandelions? Advice on how to tackle them but why they might be worth sparing.

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