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When to plant roses – the best times for bare-root plants and container-grown to have beautiful blooms adorning your garden

These are the best months to plant roses for a healthy plant and gorgeous blooms

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How to plant roses — 5 steps for a strong, healthy rose plant that thrives for years to come

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David Beckham took to gardening over the weekend – and this is where to buy his Queen of Sweden shrub rose

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6 garden corner shade ideas that will transform and brighten up even the darkest of areas

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Should your front door match your windows? Experts share their design tricks to create a striking look

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Should you fertilise roses? Everything you need to know about boosting blooms

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Lawn care calendar - a month-by-month guide to keep your lawn luscious and green all year round

April is a busy month

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How to care for a lawn in shade – expert tips for lush green grass in a shady garden

Shady garden? No problem! You can still have the lawn of your dreams with just a few tweaks...

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How to improve drainage in a clay soil lawn and avoid a waterlogged garden

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This is what professional florists do to perk up droopy cut flowers

Florists share a trade secret about reviving stems not looking their best

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

Your April planting guide

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5 ways to use tea bags in the garden to protect your plants and help them grow

Hold off before you discard the tea bags from your morning cuppa – they can do wonders for your garden

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How to grow perfect roses – the founder of Grace Rose Farm shares her 5 secrets to beautiful blooms

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What’s a rain garden? The garden style that you’ll never need to water

The ultimate rainscaping idea to recreate in your garden

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6 crafty ways to use old clothes in the garden – and give your old wardrobe a new lease of life

Don't throw them away just yet

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How to prune bay trees - 5 quick and easy steps to cut back bushes and topiaries

It’s time to whip out those secateurs…

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March lawn care tips – what you need to do to take care of your lawn once winter’s over

Revive your lawn after harsh winter conditions

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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 grow and care for blueberries so you never have to buy an overpriced supermarket punnet again

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How to revive your lawn after winter - a foolproof 7-step plan to bring your lawn back to life

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