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Can you plant wildflower seeds in March? Add the task to this month's to-do list for a flourishing summer garden

This is why March is the ideal time to prepare this year's wildflower garden

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What is top dressing and why should you do it? Experts say this garden job should be on your lawn care checklist this spring

Forget Italian Vinaigrette and Thousand Island; this is the only dressing that matters if you’re a gardener...

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Can you revive woody lavender plants? Experts reveal the best way to do it and how to tell if your plants are past their best

If you don’t tend to lavender plants properly, things can get messy – fast!

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When to plant strawberry seeds – experts say this is the best time to sow them for a bumper crop

Not sure when to plant strawberry seeds? Here’s what the experts say

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The best time to plant ranunculus if you want a garden border full of vibrant blooms

When it comes to planting ranunculus, you have two options available…

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The 7 best blossom trees to plant in March for big fluffy springtime blooms

Because nothing says spring quite like a beautiful blossom tree, after all…

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How to grow cherry tomatoes and help them thrive in a small garden or on a tiny windowsill

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The best soil for growing tomatoes — experts share the secret to the perfect soil mix that will help yours thrive

If you want a bumper crop of tomatoes it's best to make sure you plant them in the correct soil...

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Why are my seedlings leggy? Experts reveal the most common cause — and 3 ways to avoid spindly young plants

Prevention is better than cure — but there is a method you can try to fix them

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How to remove algae from a fence — 4 methods that will banish the green and prevent wood rot

You don’t have to replace a fence if it’s covered in algae. Here's what to do…

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How to grow tomatoes vertically — the trick to getting a bumper crop of homegrown tomatoes in a tiny garden

Not sure how to grow tomatoes in a small space? It's time to take them to new heights...

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How to prune shrubs in February — you'll need to be quick as the pruning window is closing for many of them

Not sure where to begin when it comes to pruning shrubs? Here's what the pros want you to know...

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How to remove algae from a patio — expert tips to banish the mossy substance for good

Follow this advice from the experts and watch stubborn algae wash away

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Can you prune hydrangeas in February? Experts reveal the varieties you can safely prune now for beautiful blooms

Read this before you sharpen those secateurs...

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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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The 5 easiest herbs to grow at home, according to gardening experts — so you can stop wasting money at the supermarket

A herb garden doesn't have to be taxing, so long as you pick the simplest herbs...

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Garden experts reveal their tricks for growing potatoes in containers — the easy, hassle-free way to grow your own spuds

Follow these steps and you'll be able to enjoy a bounty of potatoes this year

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How to take root cuttings and fill your garden borders with perennials for free

Colourful flowers? That come back every year? For free? It’s a no-brainer…

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What to do with a pond in winter — five measures to take care of your garden’s water feature this winter

Help your pond survive the cold snap with these expert tips

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When to plant broad beans – experts reveal the perfect planting window for a successful crop

The best time to sow and grow broad bean seeds

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When to cut back ivy for fresher, denser growth — garden experts warn against cutting it back too early

Its glossy green leaves add a welcome pop of colour in winter months, but knowing when to cut ivy back is key to its upkeep

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How to grow delphiniums – the cottage garden favourite that will add colour and height to your borders

Perfect for sunny borders, here’s how to fill your garden with colourful delphiniums

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When to deadhead pansies to encourage a new flush of beautiful blooms, according to gardening experts

Here are the telltale signs that your pansies need deadheading, to enjoy these flowers at their best

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Where to place a jade plant – 5 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts

Plus, why you shouldn’t be placing one in your bedroom…

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How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree

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