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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 March: planting, planning and pruning

Spring is within touching distance – so get your garden ready now with these essential tasks.

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Gardening

When should I plant sweet pea seeds?

Why March is your last chance to plant sweet pea seeds for summer colour and fragrance.

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Gardens

Celebrate snowdrop season with 6 of the best places to see them

We've got the best places to see these dainty flowers and advice on how to grow your own.

Gardening

How to plant bare-root roses, trees and hedging

Expert advice on the pros and cons of bare-root plants

Gardening

The best scented winter-flowering plants

Bring fragrance to your garden with our pick of scented winter-flowering plants.

Gardening

When and how to prune plum trees

Why spring is the best time to start pruning your plum tree - and 3 pruning mistakes not to make.

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Eden on Earth: The most beautiful gardens in the world

The best gardens around the world to discover in 2025, and experts share their dream destinations.

Garden wildlife

The quick window safety tip to help save British birds

Every year millions of birds die as a result of flying into glazing. A simple act can change that.

Gardening

Wimbledon's head gardener shares his planting tips

If you love the beautiful planting on display at this year's Wimbledon, check out these 'ace' tips from head gardener Martyn Falconer

Gardens

Colourful winter bedding plant ideas

Nine of the best winter-flowering bedding plants to add colour and cheer to your garden.

Gardening

The best winter-flowering perennials for colour and scent

Our expert's choice of the best shrubs and perennial flowers to give your winter garden colour and fragrance.

Gardening

When should I plant sweet pea seeds?

Why March is your last chance to plant sweet pea seeds for summer colour and fragrance.

Gardening

Why spring may be the best time to repair your lawn

Autumn is the traditional time for lawn repairs, but we suggest that spring may be best to get to grips with your grass.

Gardens

Topsoil vs compost: Which one should you use and when?

We investigate the difference between topsoil vs compost, explaining which material you should use in your garden and when.

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