Gardens

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

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The best low maintenance border plants to add maximum impact

Create a beautiful border with minimum effort.

Gardens

Chelsea Flower Show 2024 - what not to miss

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is the most hotly anticipated gardening event in the world - here's how to get the most from it, either in person or at home.

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.

Landscaping

Did you know you might need planning permission to put up a shed?

Size, height and where you put it are just some of the factors that will determine whether you’ll need planning permission for a shed.

Houseplants

How to care for orchids - and a big watering mistake to avoid

Our expert pruning and watering hacks include a top tip to keep them flowering from Alan Titchmarsh.

Decking

Decking vs patio: Which type of terrace is right for you?

Can't decide between decking and a patio? We look at what’s involved in installing and maintaining each one - and reveal the costs.

Flowers

Five ways to help daffodils in a vase last longer

Daffodils in a vase often wilt sooner than they should. Here are five ways you can ensure their spring cheer lasts as long as possible.

Gardening

Experts reveal their 6 secrets to growing perfect tomatoes at home

These simple tricks will improve the taste and size of your harvest.

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Gardening

6 bird feeding mistakes you're probably making - according to experts

Don’t make these bird-feeding mistakes. We’ll help you understand the best ways to feed birds in your garden safely, especially as the weather gets warmer.

Gardening

How to get rid of wasps in the garden

Gardening

How to keep slugs out of the garden

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

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Gardens

12 ways you could be breaking the law in your garden

Your fruit or mine? How to avoid fines and unnecessary neighbour disputes in your own back yard.

Green tomatoes need warmth for them to ripen towards the end of the season

Gardening

How to ripen green tomatoes

Gardening

The 10 best low maintenance garden flowers for an easy life

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