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Monty Don's pixie irises have set Instagram on fire – here's how to grow your own

It's not too late to make like Monty Don and plant your own pixie irises...

Ideal Home · Jan 22, 2024

How to clean a greenhouse – an expert guide to banishing green algae, dirt and grime

Your greenhouse will sparkle and shine thanks to these expert cleaning tips

Ideal Home · Jan 17, 2024

Meet the unexpected 'it' flower of 2024 – experts say it's set to become a garden border hero

This wild new garden border trend is going to be a very big deal this year

Ideal Home · Jan 9, 2024

How to grow garlic – a complete guide to planting this delicious kitchen staple

Here's how to grow garlic in five simple steps

Ideal Home · Nov 16, 2023

How to grow onions from onion sets for a fantastically flavourful crop

Keen to learn how to grow onions? Look this way for our expert guide to planting onion sets...

Ideal Home · Nov 13, 2023

When to plant onion sets if you want delicious onions on tap

Not sure when to plant onion sets? We've got you covered with our expert guide

Ideal Home · Nov 9, 2023

Monty Don is ditching a winter greenhouse essential this year – and you should, too

If it's good enough for Monty Don, it's good enough for us...

Ideal Home · Nov 7, 2023

How to grow a hawthorn hedge like a gardening pro this autumn

One of the prettiest hedges around, learn how to grow hawthorns in your garden with our expert guide

Ideal Home · Nov 7, 2023

How to plant a magnolia tree –⁠ it could earn you almost £9000!

The stunning magnolia is the perfect tree to plant this November. Here's why...

Ideal Home · Nov 1, 2023

When to prune a climbing rose – here's what Monty Don and other garden experts say

We're taking a look at the perfect window for pruning climbing roses

Ideal Home · Oct 25, 2023