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When should you prune apple trees? Garden experts reveal the best timing to achieve a plentiful harvest

Knowing when to prune your apple tree is the key to a flourishing plant and a successful apple harvest

Woman & Home · Aug 31, 2025

Are coffee grounds good for the garden? The pros and cons

Discover how your post-coffee hit can prove useful, but also where it can be a hindrance

Woman & Home · Jul 31, 2025

How to deadhead petunias: expert guidance to enjoy extended blooms

Follow this step-by-step deadheading guide to ensure your petunias thrive all season long

Woman & Home · Jul 23, 2025

When to prune camellias: garden experts share their advice for tending to the colourful shrub

Follow our expert pruning guide to ensure your camellias come back bigger and better each season

Woman & Home · May 2, 2025

These are the 5 best climbing plants to transform an urban courtyard garden into a blooming oasis, according to garden experts

Fill your courtyard with beautiful flowers this summer

Ideal Home · Apr 27, 2025

This is the best place to plant peonies for gorgeous flowers - experts say it’s the difference between stunted growth and beautiful blooms

If you want an abundance of this fluffy, pink, fragrant bloom in your garden then getting the placement right is everything

Ideal Home · Apr 26, 2025

When to plant sunflower seeds to ensure big and beautiful summer blooms

Timing is everything when it comes to planting

Woman & Home · Apr 17, 2025

How to plant freesia bulbs: easy steps for colourful summer blooms

If you're looking to add some vivid colour and life to your garden, freesias are the perfect choice

Woman & Home · Apr 12, 2025

Gardening experts reveal how often you should water grass seed for a luscious lawn this summer

Want your lawn to be looking its best by the time summer rolls around? You'll need to make sure you're watering it the perfect amount

Woman & Home · Apr 11, 2025

6 common houseplant myths to ignore, warn horticulture experts

These common misconceptions about caring for indoor plants might surprise you – they feel perfectly logical

Woman & Home · Apr 10, 2025