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These 6 dreamy hydrangea varieties are perfect for pots and will transform small gardens and outdoor spaces with a cloud of blooms

Hydrangeas can thrive in pots, which is ideal if you have a small space

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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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Sow, grow, don’t mow: 15 ways to get your garden ready for spring and summer

Whether it’s organising the shed, sharpening tools or giving garden furniture a good scrub, here are tips to prep – and enjoy – your outdoor patch

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Want Your Garden to Look More Japanese? These 5 Plants and Trees Will Make It Feel Like Springtime in Tokyo

Taking inspiration from the zen garden style of planting is a beautiful way to fill your outdoor space while calming it with stunning textural foliage

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8 wildflowers that thrive in the shade and will transform your outdoor space into a glorious cottage garden

Don't let a dark garden ruin your cottage garden dreams

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Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every year

They support pollinators, too

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I recommend these groundcover roses to anyone looking to manage weeds *and* fill their garden borders with fragrance – they’re low-maintenance, too!

They’re low-maintenance, too!

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5 Things to Do Now to Make Your Front Garden Look More Welcoming — They'll Add Major Curb Appeal and Set Your Lawn Up for Spring

Since this is the first place people see when they approach your home, it's a good idea to get it in shape for the season of blooms

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‘Cheap as chips and save backache’: gardening pros on the tools they can’t live without

Getting your garden ready for spring? We asked the experts for their go-to kit, from secateurs and soil knives to trousers with enough pockets for twine

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

Birth flowers are enjoying a quiet revival right now. Here's what you need to know about yours...

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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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Sow brassicas like kale and cauliflower indoors now for productive, tasty crops – 6 types to start in February

6 types to start in February

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4 fast-growing climbing plants for privacy that you can plant now – create a natural screen with these beautiful climbers

Our top flowering and evergreen picks

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5 unique bulbs to plant in February for stunning summer displays – from pineapple lilies to striking gladioli

From pineapple lilies to striking gladioli

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5 houseplant trends you need on your radar for 2026 – it's all about bold planting with minimal maintenance, according to experts

Jungle plants, sustainability and more

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7 early flowering plants that will brighten up a bleak January garden with mood-boosting colour

Add colour and texture by planting up these varieties

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These 12 garden trends are set to reshape our outdoor spaces in 2026 – from climate-resilient planting to foraging gardens

Punctured water butts? They’re smarter than they sound…

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These Are the 6 Major Houseplant Trends for 2026 That You'll Soon Notice Making a Splash in the Most Stylish Biophilic Homes Around

According to the experts, the theme for this year is statement interior gardens that give back

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How to Pick a Fruit Tree Based on Your Birth Month — The 12 Trees and Which to Get (or Gift) Depending on When You Were Born

This is your sign to treat your home to a flourishing fruit tree based on your birth month

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Your birth month has a rose – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it successfully in your garden

What’s your birth month rose? Here's the meaning behind each bloom, as well as how to grow them

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I added these 4 ‘unkillable’ houseplants to my home – and yes, they lived up to the hype!

Accidental plant murderers, rejoice; I've done the research and these houseplants are made for you…

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These 3 houseplants helped rid my home of damp and made a huge difference to musty smells and humidity – they're super low maintenance too

Can houseplants really help prevent excess moisture in your home? I decided to put them to the test…

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4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – add these low-maintenance varieties for striking texture and colour over the colder months

They're perfect for the colder months

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I’m a gardens editor who *loves* tulips – these are the 5 varieties I’ve got my eye on this year, from classic favourites to unique fringed blooms

From classic favourites to unique fringed blooms

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I made a bulb lasagne in a pot and it's the easiest way to get a show of stunning spring flowers for months

It’s the hack that promises staggered continuous spring bulbs, but how easy is a bulb lasagne really?

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