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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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These 7 shade-loving perennials will instantly lift a dull, dark garden – they'll create a colourful haven where nothing else will grow

Liven up your garden's light-starved spaces with these shade-loving plants

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5 perennial plants to divide in March to fill your garden borders for free ready for summer

It's time to divide up your perennials

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5 of the best bulbs to plant in February for red blooms – ruby, crimson and burgundy options for showstopping summer displays

Plant these bulbs, tubers and corms now

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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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How I create vibrant autumn colour in containers – my go-to plants and how to mix them

Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden

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This is one of the best winter pot displays I've ever seen – and a cabbage is the surprise star!

These are the five plants to go for

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Where to buy spring bulbs – the best places to shop for reliable favourites and unique bloomers

I'm a gardens editor, and these are my favourite places to buy spring bulbs

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3 ways to use plants to Feng Shui your patio for calming outdoor space - and the blooms the experts swear by to achieve this

Want your patio to feel like a calming space? Then you need to know how to apply Feng Shui to your plants

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How to grow cucumbers in pots for a summer of tasty harvests — and the early mistake experts warn against that will sabotage your crop

From sowing to harvesting, our guide's got you covered

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What trees to plant in February — 5 of the best fruit and ornamental varieties you should be planting now

It's the perfect time to plant bare-root trees

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I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens

These are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones

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When to stop planting spring bulbs – this is what skipping the autumn window means for future blooms

When is it too late to plant spring bulbs?

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These are the best fruit trees for a small garden, say gardening experts – and what to look out for when buying them

Tight on space? There's a fruit tree for that...

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5 plants you should cut back in winter to promote better growth next year

Shape up your winter pruning plan

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What plants like waterlogged soil? The 10 best flood-proof plants for rainy weather or clay-filled gardens

These plants are pretty hardcore

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When to prune cherry blossom for healthy, disease-free trees

Take a look at our guide to pruning cherry blossom trees

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