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When is it too late to cut back hydrangeas? Experts reveal the final cut-off point

Wait too long, and your beautiful blooms will suffer

Ideal Home · Mar 26, 2024

5 ways to use tea bags in the garden to protect your plants and help them grow

Hold off before you discard the tea bags from your morning cuppa – they can do wonders for your garden

Ideal Home · Mar 26, 2024

6 of the best fast growing privacy trees to block out your neighbours

Keep your garden safe from prying eyes

Ideal Home · Mar 24, 2024

When to prune eucalyptus - Experts reveal the perfect time to ensure optimum health

Timing is everything

Ideal Home · Mar 19, 2024

What’s a rain garden? The garden style that you’ll never need to water

The ultimate rainscaping idea to recreate in your garden

Ideal Home · Mar 18, 2024

How to start a balcony garden - 5 things to consider before adding plants to your balcony

Take the time to plan for the best results

Ideal Home · Mar 17, 2024

How to use old kitchen pots and pans in the garden – 5 clever ways to repurpose them

Don't get rid of your old pots as they're full of gardening potential

Ideal Home · Mar 15, 2024

5 balcony garden mistakes that small-space dwellers should avoid, according to experts

Avoid these balcony garden mistakes for a thriving balcony garden

Ideal Home · Mar 14, 2024

How to make a small front garden look bigger – 10 clever ideas to create the illusion of space

Make this often underused outdoor space work harder

Ideal Home · Mar 13, 2024

What’s rainscaping? The new gardening trend that you might already be taking part in without knowing it

Rainscaping is the latest buzzword of the gardening world that you should know about – this is what it means

Ideal Home · Mar 12, 2024