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Why are my sunflowers not flowering? 7 reasons your plants aren't blooming as they should and what to do about it

Tips to guarantee beautiful blooms

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These slug-eating birds can help keep your garden pest-free – here's how to attract them

Keep the slimy little pests in check naturally

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How to recover your lawn if weeds have taken over – these simple, expert-approved tips will rescue your grass for summer

You can still restore your lawn to its former glory

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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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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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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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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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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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Meet the unexpected 'it' flower of 2026 - here's why its 'stunning, vibrant blooms' are set to become this year's garden border hero

We genuinely never saw this gardening trend coming…

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Don’t bin your pine needles this winter – 3 ways to reuse dropped Christmas tree needles in your garden

Christmas tree shedding quicker than you can say, 'O Tanenbaum'? Here's how to put those pine needles to good use

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Can you plant tulip bulbs up until Christmas? The planting window is about to close if you want a stunning display come spring

It's not too late to make your tulip dreams a reality, so long as you follow these rules...

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As a garden editor, I swear by these are 4 ways to prepare your lawn for winter to stop it from turning into a boggy mess

Your lawn doesn't have to look like the spot where Artax succumbed to the Swamp of Sadness; just winter-proof it...

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I'm a gardens editor and these are the hardwood cuttings you should be taking in October for free bushes, trees and shrubs next year

If hardwood cuttings are good enough for Monty Don, then they're more than good enough for us...

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Can you propagate wisteria? Experts share the easiest method to get more of these beautiful blooms for free

Patience is absolutely a virtue when it comes to propagating wisteria...

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5 low maintenance plants to turn your driveway into a fuss-free green space effortlessly

You don’t have to choose between off-street parking and a beautiful front garden anymore…

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How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts

You’d best believe that hot, dry weather can (and should) impact your mowing strategy…

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How and when to collect seeds from hardy annuals this summer so you can grow them for free next year

Everlasting flowers? Make it happen by collecting seeds, stat!

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'It's not too late to purchase a water butt' – experts reveal why you should install a water butt even after a hosepipe ban

Picture the scene: the hosepipe ban is in place, a heatwave is on the cards, but you don’t have a water butt. What’s next?

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Is it better to grow plants directly in the soil or in raised beds? Garden experts share the best option for your garden soil type

There are more than a few things to consider…

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Is your soil too acidic or too alkaline? Experts share the best way to change your soil's PH to make it more plant-friendly

… and why it’s a good idea to do so, too

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5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowers

Choose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer

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