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Gardening tips and guides
Practical advice for UK gardeners — seasonal tips, how-tos, and guides for every space. Your patch, your pace.
Showing 1–12 of 192 articles — latest 8 Jul 2026
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Stop Rose Blackspot with These Organic Tips
Learn how to identify, prevent, and treat rose blackspot using organic methods to keep your garden healthy and beautiful all season long.
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Never Lose a Plant to Root Rot Again
Master the art of pot drainage and keep your container garden thriving, even during the wettest UK seasons.
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Borders Full of Weeds? Effective Weed Control Tips
Professional advice on clearing weeds from garden borders using sustainable methods like mulching, hand-pulling, and responsible control.
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Is My Compost Ready? The Foolproof Test
Learn the simple visual and biological tests to determine if your garden compost is ready to nourish your plants.
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Grow Endless Fresh Herbs Without a Garden
Stop spending money on plastic-wrapped supermarket herbs. Learn how to turn one plant into many with these simple propagation tips for small spaces.
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Sandy Soil Solutions Stop Water (and Nutrients) Draining Away
Improve your sandy soil to keep plants hydrated and fed. Emma Greenwood shares practical tips for building better soil structure in your UK garden.
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What to Plant Now A Beginner's UK Seasonal Guide
Learn exactly what to plant and when with this easy UK seasonal guide. Perfect for beginners wanting a beautiful garden all year.
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Save Your Flowers From Slugs the Natural Way
Tired of finding your petunias shredded? Discover how to protect your urban flower garden from slugs using simple, wildlife-friendly methods.
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Autumn Veg Planting Extend Your Harvest!
Learn which vegetables to plant in autumn to enjoy fresh harvests during the winter and get a jump on next year's growing season.
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Everything You Need to Know to Grow Perfect Tomatoes
Discover the secrets to growing delicious, sun-ripened tomatoes in your own garden, balcony, or allotment with this easy-to-follow guide.
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Never Get Bored With These January Garden Jobs
Think January is for hibernating? Think again. From balcony planning to windowsill sowing, here is how to keep your urban garden thriving this month.