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How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with lots of free plants

The simple propagation trick that turns one plant into many

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Now is the time to act to revive your garden – "the first 48 hours after extreme heat is crucial for plant recovery"

An expert warns that less is more, but there are key jobs to do now that the heatwave is letting up

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5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more private and welcoming without blocking out light

and without blocking out light

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5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plants – these expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore

These expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore

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Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exception say experts

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April is peak slug and snail season – here's how to protect your plants before it's too late with these simple expert tips

A few timely steps now can save your plants from serious damage later....

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If your grass seed isn't growing, this is the reason why – here's what you can do to fix it according experts

The real problem is often hidden beneath the surface...

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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacy – these fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

These fuss-free picks create no-effort screening

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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colour – and transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat

Transform an overlooked garden into a private retreat

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What to do with a spider plant in April to stop brown tips and set it up for a season of healthy growth – it'll produce lots of spiderettes too

It'll produce lots of spiderettes too

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Don't overseed your lawn until you've done this one crucial thing – garden experts say it's vital for thicker, healthier grass

It could make all the difference to how well grass seed grows

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One careless cut to your plants this spring could mean fewer flowers and lacklustre growth – garden experts share how to avoid making this easy mistake

Eager to get pruning now that spring has arrived? Garden experts have a warning for you...

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These are the 4 things you should never do to your lawn in spring – experts say avoid doing these in March and you'll have thicker, healthier grass for summer

Steer clear of these spring lawncare mistakes...

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If you have a woody hydrangea, it can be fixed say experts – this is how to revive yours and get an abundance of blooms again this summer

Stuck with woody, leggy plants that produce fewer flowers each year? Here's what you need to do about it...

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Don't plant your begonia tubers until you read this – avoid these common mistakes if you want lots of big blooms this summer

Wondering what went wrong with your tuberous begonias? It's likely you made one of these classic mistakes...

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This is the best way to overseed a lawn full of moss in spring – experts share their simple method to bring your grass back to life

Mossy lawn getting you down? Here's how to overseed it and get the grassy verge of your dreams...

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Pied wagtails will flock to your garden if you add these simple wildlife-friendly features – experts say these cheery little birds don't use hanging feeders so here's what to do instead

They’re some of the cutest birds around, so how best to get the charming wagtail into your garden? Here’s what the pros advise...

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How to multiply your monstera for free – the budget-friendly propagation trick for even more houseplants

Why buy more houseplants when your monstera is more than happy to make them for you? Here’s how to propagate it successfully, even if you’re a beginner.

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4 major hydrangea pruning mistakes to avoid in spring – and what to do instead for bigger, brighter blooms this year

Your hydrangea will thank you for avoiding these common pruning mistakes....

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Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden

Here's the special meanings behind all 12....

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These 4 garden trends aren’t worth the investment in 2026, say experts

It's official, folks: some garden trends are best avoided...

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Experts say this is how often your fiddle leaf fig really needs watering – and share the signs it's thirsty

If you want your fiddle-leaf fig to flourish and thrive, here’s how often you actually need to water it. (Hint: it's less than you think)

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Plants to cut back hard in midwinter for better growth, flowers and fruit – don't be shy when it comes to these 5 types

More is *more* if you want abundant displays this year

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The everyday garden tidy-ups and jobs you don't think twice about doing could be harming birds, hedgehogs and other creatures without you knowing

Every leaf you sweep, every stem you break... they'll be watching you

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Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds, frogs and hedgehogs this winter

Don't toss that threadbare bath towel! It could become a cosy winter home for birds, hedgehogs, and bugs alike...

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