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Gardens10 Purple Summer Flowers Pollinators Will Love
Attract bees and butterflies to your garden with some of these beautiful violet blooms
Full StoryGardensHow Can I Create a Garden on a Balcony or Roof Terrace?
Want to green up your raised outside space? Follow these expert tips to create a leafy urban retreat up high
Full StoryGardensHow to Make the Most of Your Courtyard Garden
Simple ideas to make every centimetre of your courtyard work beautifully, from surfaces to seating
Full StoryRenovatingWhich Plants Should I Prune in January?
Check out which garden favourites will benefit from a trim this month
Full StoryGardeningHow to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
There are lots of things you can do right now so your garden’s good to go as soon as spring arrives
Full StoryRenovatingHow to Plant a Container That Will Last All Winter
Pep up your patio throughout the season with container plants that will add shape and colour to your outdoor space
Full StoryGardensHow to Grow Plants from Cuttings this September
Prolong your tender shrubs and half-hardy perennials by taking cuttings this autumn
Full StoryGardensWhich Plants Should I Choose for my Garden Pond?
Ready to plant up your pond or water feature, but not sure where to start? Read this expert guide
Full StoryGardensAre Your Box Bushes Under Attack? Here’s the Solution
Fighting a losing battle with your buxus? Discover how to identify pests and diseases and consider planting alternatives
Full StoryGardensHow to Prune Roses
Spring is pruning time for some rose varieties – follow this introductory guide to getting the best from your blooms
Full StoryGardensWhat’s the Best Way to Kill Weeds Naturally?
…and should you even try? To weed or not to weed, that is the question! Here’s how to tackle tricksy growth organically
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