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Neighbour’s bamboo spreading into your garden? Here’s what to do
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Two of my friends bought their first house recently, and after they moved in, they encountered an unexpected problem: their…
7 no-effort shrubs that thrive on neglect and add colour
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Every garden has its showstopper plants and flowers that sit centre stage and grab the attention, whether it’s a gorgeous…
Lidl is selling olive trees for under £10
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Who doesn’t love a Mediterranean garden? I know I do, which is why I was so excited to spot a…
Can I put a trellis on my neighbour’s fence?
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Hoping to install a trellis on a neighbour’s fence? It’s not as straightforward as you might first think.If you own…
Where to plant jasmine for the best fragrance
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I always say it: Jasmine is one of my all-time favourite plants in the garden. Knowing where to plant jasmine,…
I used hugelkultur accidentally and saved money on soil
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Ever heard of hugelkultur? Neither had I until we accidentally included it while filling our rather large planter on our…
How to buy a magnolia plant for a bargain price
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With many trees and shrubs at the dormant stage right now in early spring, garden beds and borders are left…
I recommend these groundcover roses for managing weeds
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Yes, groundcover roses are a thing – and for those of us looking to fill a garden border with fragrance,…
The cold weather pruning method to protect plants in spring
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March is the very beginning of a busy time in the garden, with the first hint of spring arriving; all…
The gnome ban is lifted at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show
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Here’s a news flash I didn’t expect to see yesterday: a lifted gnome ban at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower…
What to do with perennials in March – 6 crucial tasks
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They might come back every year, but knowing what to do with perennials in March will have them off to…
I’ve spotted the most comfortable-looking sofa set at George Home
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2026 will be the year that I invest in new garden furniture. I say this because I also told myself…