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When and how to prune raspberries: expert advice for homegrown crops

Gardening experts explain how to prune raspberries, with advice for both summer-fruiting and autumn-fruiting varieties

Woman & Home · Aug 23, 2025

Best drought-tolerant plants: 11 flowering beauties to cope in the heat, with minimal watering needs

Drought-tolerant plants make garden maintenance easier in rising temperatures – here are eight top choices to grow

Woman & Home · Aug 16, 2025

The best plants to grow in poor soil conditions – ensuring a blooming, beautiful garden

Is your soil not up to scratch? You can still grow some gorgeous plants, so long as you pick the right ones

Woman & Home · Jul 27, 2025

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How to attract butterflies to your garden – expert tips on planting picks and other ways to welcome these winged wonders

Learning how to attract butterflies to your garden is beneficial for many reasons – and this practical guide makes it easy to get started

Woman & Home · Jul 26, 2025

6 of the best drought-tolerant plants for pots that thrive in a heatwave

These low-maintenance favourites love container life

Ideal Home · Jul 14, 2025

Best cutting garden flowers – 8 gorgeous varieties for homegrown bouquets

Experts share their top cutting garden flowers, plus tips on how to look after them

Woman & Home · Jul 12, 2025

These are the types of geranium you should deadhead in July for continuous blooms all summer long

And the ones you don't need to bother with!

Ideal Home · Jul 8, 2025

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8 of the most calming plants to grow in your garden to transform your outdoor space into a soothing sanctuary

Transform your garden into an oasis of calm with these soul-soothing plants...

Ideal Home · Jul 3, 2025

5 flowering plants that will give your garden a magical fairytale look – and you can plant them now

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Ideal Home · Jul 2, 2025

10 Types of Spider Plants That Take This Popular Indoor Garden Pick Beyond the Basics

Flex your green thumb by bringing home one of these beautiful, alternative spider plant varieties

Livingetc · Jul 2, 2025

10 plants to propagate in July – save your money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings

Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?

Ideal Home · Jun 30, 2025

10 of the best climbing plants for your garden, from honeysuckle to sweet pea

Climbers bring vibrant vertical blooms to a dull fence – along with shelter for insects and even a cooling system for buildings during warm months. Here are the ones that our expert rates

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025

Balcony Plant Hangers Are the Small Space Dweller's Secret Weapon for a Lush Lounging Spot — This is Our Summer 2025 Edit

Design a verdant balcony without taking up any floor space with these beautiful hanging planters

Livingetc · Jun 18, 2025

The best plants for a pergola: 5 thriving climbers chosen by professional gardeners

If you want to decorate a pergola with plants, be sure to heed the following advice to get maximum coverage

Woman & Home · Jun 14, 2025

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Ideal Home · May 29, 2025

Gardeners swear by this one trick to double your dahlias for a mass of beautiful blooms this year

Doubling dahlias is one of the best tricks in the book – especially if you want more flowers!

Woman & Home · May 18, 2025

Easiest flowering plants for summer – 8 pretty picks recommended by gardening professionals

These easiest flowering plants for summer make a stunning impact in borders and pots

Ideal Home · Apr 24, 2025

7 plants that will make your patio smell gorgeous - the top fragrant picks experts recommend potting up

From aromatic flowers to fragrant herbs

Ideal Home · Apr 19, 2025

10 of the best plants for a Mediterranean garden for an outdoor space that mirrors the gardens of Italy, Spain, France and Greece

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Woman & Home · Apr 19, 2025

Ground cover plants: 9 low-growing options recommended by professional gardeners

A carpet of ground cover plants will cover unsightly bare soil and help suppress weeds with little maintenance

The Guardian - UK · Apr 4, 2025

How to get your garden ready for summer: 13 things you can do right now, according to the experts

Looking to refresh your outdoor space? We asked garden professionals for their top tips, from planting and composting to new garden furniture

Woman & Home · Mar 29, 2025

Brighten gloomy spots in your garden with these 8 expert-approved plants for shade

Try these brilliant plants for shade to make the most of your outdoor space, including flowering shrubs and a type of ornamental grass

Ideal Home · Mar 24, 2025

Small Japanese garden ideas – 7 ways to infuse a tiny outdoor space with Japanese-inspired planting and landscaping

Make the most of this popular garden style in a small space

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

Crocus discount codes for September 2025 – save 20% on gardening essentials

Get your garden summer ready with savings on vegetables, trees, bulbs and more

Ideal Home · Feb 24, 2025

5 best native plants to stop weeds – make caring for your garden easier while adding some beauty

Keep weeds at bay without compromising on your planting design

Ideal Home · Feb 7, 2025

When to plant dahlias in pots — garden experts say you should pot them up soon for a head start

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