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How to prune buddleia – an expert guide to cutting your butterfly bush back and boosting those vibrant purple blooms

The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your buddleia

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What to plant in March – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month

Your March planting guide

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10 flower bed ideas for beautiful garden displays

Create the flower garden of your dreams

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How to prune blueberries: an expert guide to pruning to boost the amount of berries

Yes, you should be pruning your blueberry shrub this month to make sure you grow as much delicious fruit as possible

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How often should you water plants in February? How to avoid overwatering (or underwatering) your garden

There is a right way and a wrong way to water your garden, and our experts are here to help you avoid the latter...

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Monty Don’s top tip for growing dahlias is a must-try this February

Love dahlias? Monty Don's advice will help you get more flowers for free...

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When to start chitting potatoes – the expert way to get a bumper crop of spuds

Are you chitting your potatoes already? Because gardening pros say you really should be...

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Coastal garden ideas are a major trend for 2024 – here's how to add some seaside magic to your outdoor space

Sick of storms ruining your garden? Take inspiration from these coastal garden ideas, stat!

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When to prune forsythia – it's the key to breath-taking spring displays, but only if you time it right

Timing is key

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Monty Don's pixie irises have set Instagram on fire – here's how to grow your own

It's not too late to make like Monty Don and plant your own pixie irises...

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How to clean a greenhouse – an expert guide to banishing green algae, dirt and grime

Your greenhouse will sparkle and shine thanks to these expert cleaning tips

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Meet the unexpected 'it' flower of 2024 – experts say it's set to become a garden border hero

This wild new garden border trend is going to be a very big deal this year

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How to grow winter pansies for stunning cold-weather blooms

Winter pansies can be planted in borders, pots or baskets, making them suitable for all gardens

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How to grow rhubarb from crowns or seeds – an expert guide to planting, growing and harvesting

Get ready for a a bountiful and lip-smacking crop, everyone...

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The 8 best hedging plants, for anyone who wants to steer clear of box hedge

Box isn't counted among the best hedging plants for a reason, you know...

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How to prepare raised beds for winter – 5 ways to preserve them, from mulching to sowing cover crops

Keep them in tip-top shape until next spring

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How to grow garlic – a complete guide to planting this delicious kitchen staple

Here's how to grow garlic in five simple steps

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How to grow onions from onion sets for a fantastically flavourful crop

Keen to learn how to grow onions? Look this way for our expert guide to planting onion sets...

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When to plant onion sets if you want delicious onions on tap

Not sure when to plant onion sets? We've got you covered with our expert guide

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Monty Don is ditching a winter greenhouse essential this year – and you should, too

If it's good enough for Monty Don, it's good enough for us...

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How to grow a hawthorn hedge like a gardening pro this autumn

One of the prettiest hedges around, learn how to grow hawthorns in your garden with our expert guide

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How to plant a magnolia tree –⁠ it could earn you almost £9000!

The stunning magnolia is the perfect tree to plant this November. Here's why...

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When to prune a climbing rose – here's what Monty Don and other garden experts say

We're taking a look at the perfect window for pruning climbing roses

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How to overwinter lavender in pots – 3 ways to ensure healthy blooms next year

Set them up for another year of successful blooming

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Best fruit and vegetables to plant in November – 9 options to give you a head start on next year's garden

Growing your 5-a-day starts now...

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