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8 plants that deliver big impact at a small cost for an effortlessly stunning and productive garden

We've rounded up the best value-for-money plants with growing tips from garden experts

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How to prune tomato plants: an expert guide on trimming cordon and bush varieties

The pros share their top tips on how to prune tomato plants to get the most from your crop

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9 plants that slugs love - and why sacrificing them could be the best way to keep these slimy invaders at bay

Trap cropping is the next big thing

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The best evergreen plants for pots - ensure year-round colour in your garden with these smart choices

Plant the best evergreen plants for pots and you'll have year-round colour and interest –even in the darkest months of the year

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What plants like waterlogged soil? The 10 best flood-proof plants for rainy weather or clay-filled gardens

These plants are pretty hardcore

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10 superfoods you can grow easily at home - boost the health benefits of your vegetable patch

Save your money and grow your own super healthy produce at home

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The best night-scented plants for an evening retreat – 12 blooms to add to your garden

From sweet to spicy aromas, these are the experts' top picks

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10 of the best ground cover plants to prevent weeds – with growing tips from the experts

Grow these plants to cut down on weeding time

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Experts say these are the best drought tolerant vegetables to grow at home

Take that, climate change

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What to plant in July – the best flowers, fruits and vegetables you should sow and grow this month, according to experts

There's still lots to sow this month

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Experts say these are the perennials to avoid in the garden - and what you can plant instead

You might want to steer clear of these pesky perennials…

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What to plant in June - the best flowers, fruits and vegetables you should sow and grow this month, according to experts

June is all about that veg

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Plant expert reveals the most alluringly fragrant plants to make your garden smell divine

Fragrant planting is a great way to appeal to the senses to make any outdoor space all the more appealing

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8 best plants for privacy to provide beautiful, botanical screening for your garden

These are some of the very best plants for privacy, from structural shrubs to flowering climbers

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

Your March planting guide

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Growing tomatoes in grow bags is easy, so long as you follow our expert guide

Short on soil space? It's time to start growing tomatoes in grow bags...

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Best pre-planted hanging baskets for a display that's in full bloom

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The hanging basket GYO trend is the new 'it' way to grow veg in a small space

Think your hanging basket is just for flowers? Think again...

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9 mistakes to avoid when sowing seeds

Here are 9 common mistakes you could be making when sowing seeds.

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How to add colour to a winter garden – garden experts reveal how to brighten up your outdoor space

You don't have to wait for summer to transform your garden into a riot of colour...

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Vegetable patches are going purple – garden experts reveal the hero grow your own trend for 2024

It's all about purple vegetables this year...

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How to grow blueberries in pots – experts say it's the best and easiest way to do it

Yes, you can grow blueberries in pots, if you follow these expert GYO tips...

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9 of the best fruit and vegetables to grow in January for a head start on the growing season

Get started now for tasty 2025 harvests...

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How to propagate a jade plant and enjoy this sweet succulent for free

Learn how to propagate a jade plant from cuttings, in soil and in water - for a blooming gorgeous plant

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