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5 plants to deadhead in August – trim away these spent blooms now to prolong their flowering period

And keep them flowering!

Ideal Home · Aug 13

What to do with clematis in June for beautiful, abundant blooms and strong growth

Keep your climber flourishing all summer long

Ideal Home · Jun 22

The best fast-growing trailing plants that will tumble over hanging baskets all summer long – they are perfect for the filler, thriller, spiller planting rule

Create a cascade of summer colour with these easy-grow trailing varieties

Ideal Home · Jun 5

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

Ideal Home · Feb 2

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

Ideal Home · Jan 23

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

Ideal Home · Oct 1, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Sep 26, 2025

Where to buy spring bulbs – my favourite places to shop for classic and unusual varieties

I always head to these retailers first

Ideal Home · Sep 12, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Apr 28, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Feb 17, 2025