8 unusual uses for a lawn mower – because they're for so much more than just cutting grass Because there's nothing we love more than a multitasking garden tool Ideal Home · Dec 3, 2024
How to get English ivy to bloom and add some extra flower power to your garden Ivy is beautiful at the best of times, but even more so when it’s blooming… Ideal Home · Dec 1, 2024
When to apply lawn sand to improve drainage - experts urge gardeners to complete this task in the next few days before it’s too late Lawn sanding can prevent moss and weed growth, and leave your grass looking greener than ever Ideal Home · Nov 28, 2024
Is it too late to plant daffodils? You still have time left if you follow these 4 rules Daffodils are the ultimate spring flower, so long as you get their bulbs in the ground at the right time… Ideal Home · Nov 27, 2024
What to use instead of a cloche in a garden – 5 smart alternatives to protect your plants over winter Our favourite swaps, including the best DIY cloche ideas Ideal Home · Nov 27, 2024
How to use a cloche in a garden to protect your plants over winter, according to experts The science behind them is fascinating – and they can work wonders in your outdoor space Ideal Home · Nov 26, 2024
Should I cover raised beds in winter? Why so many experts agree that covering your soil could give your garden the boost it needs Is covering raised beds in winter worth it? Ideal Home · Nov 24, 2024
What to do if your neighbour's tree is dropping leaves in your garden It might be frustrating, but it's not all bad news... Ideal Home · Nov 20, 2024
Can you save a plant that's been exposed to frost? How to tell if it's too late, and what to do with frostbitten plants Here's what the experts say... Ideal Home · Nov 20, 2024
How to grow tulips indoors for beautiful, colourful blooms over the winter months Did you know that you can grow tulips indoors? Here's what you need to know Ideal Home · Nov 19, 2024
Can you kill weeds in autumn? Experts reveal that completing this task now could keep your garden weed-free next year Get a head start to keep next year’s garden weed-free Ideal Home · Nov 16, 2024
Why is my cyclamen drooping? 5 reasons this happens - and how to perk it up in time for Christmas, according to experts Don’t worry; there’s plenty you can do to perk your cyclamen back up Ideal Home · Nov 15, 2024
How to grow bare root roses - the secret experts use to add these beautiful blooms to a garden on a budget Fancy a garden filled with roses, but lacking the funds to do so? Try investing in bare root roses... Ideal Home · Nov 13, 2024
When to prune holly bushes for fabulously festive foliage all year round They're the ultimate privacy hedge... so when should we be pruning our holly bushes? Ideal Home · Nov 12, 2024
Ideal Home · Nov 12, 2024 How to plant amaryllis bulbs in pots for guaranteed winter blooms, according to experts Everything you need to grow this festive favourite
Ideal Home · Nov 8, 2024 Can you plant bulbs too deep? Experts warn gardeners of this common mistake that could have disastrous consequences How to determine how deep you *really* need to be planting your blooms
Ideal Home · Nov 6, 2024 Never ignore fallen leaves from this one tree – unless you want to risk it killing your grass The general rule of thumb is to leave fallen leaves as and where they fall... but there is, as ever, an exception
Ideal Home · Nov 5, 2024 Does sage need to be cut back in winter? Here’s what the experts say Sage is a deliciously low-maintenance plant, but it does need some TLC...
Ideal Home · Nov 2, 2024 Does ivy kill trees? Experts reveal whether this invasive plant can cause serious damage to your garden Ivy can be problematic, but not all the time
Ideal Home · Oct 31, 2024 The 8 plants you should never prune in autumn - or risk ruining next year’s garden You might know what you should prune… but do you know what you shouldn’t?
Ideal Home · Oct 30, 2024 How to grow winter salad and bid goodbye to soggy supermarket leaves forever Winter salad is the perfect crop to cultivate at this time of year
Ideal Home · Oct 30, 2024 How to save pumpkin seeds for planting and grow next year's Jack-o'-lanterns for free Preparations for next Halloween start now...
Ideal Home · Oct 28, 2024 How to repot an orchid without killing it - in 6 simple steps You should add this task to your to-do list every two to three years
Ideal Home · Oct 28, 2024 The best shrubs for full sun – grow these plants in a sunny spot to unleash their full potential These shrubs thrive in the sunshine
Ideal Home · Oct 27, 2024 Are fruit trees better in pots or the ground? Here’s what the experts say This is what you need to do to make fruit trees work in a container garden…