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The best plants for a pergola: 5 thriving climbers chosen by professional gardeners

If you want to decorate a pergola with plants, be sure to heed the following advice to get maximum coverage

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Gardeners swear by this one trick to double your dahlias for a mass of beautiful blooms this year

Doubling dahlias is one of the best tricks in the book – especially if you want more flowers!

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Easiest flowering plants for summer – 8 pretty picks recommended by gardening professionals

These easiest flowering plants for summer make a stunning impact in borders and pots

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7 plants that will make your patio smell gorgeous - the top fragrant picks experts recommend potting up

From aromatic flowers to fragrant herbs

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10 of the best plants for a Mediterranean garden for an outdoor space that mirrors the gardens of Italy, Spain, France and Greece

Channel sunnier climes with these plants, shrubs and trees

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Ground cover plants – 8 low-growing options recommended by gardening professionals

A carpet of ground cover plants will cover unsightly bare soil and help suppress weeds – here are some top options to choose from

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How to get your garden ready for summer: 13 things you can do right now, according to the experts

Looking to refresh your outdoor space? We asked garden professionals for their top tips, from planting and composting to new garden furniture

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Brighten gloomy spots in your garden with these 8 expert-approved plants for shade

Try these brilliant plants for shade to make the most of your outdoor space, including flowering shrubs and a type of ornamental grass

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Small Japanese garden ideas – 7 ways to infuse a tiny outdoor space with Japanese-inspired planting and landscaping

Make the most of this popular garden style in a small space

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Crocus discount codes for May 2025 – save 20% on spring essentials

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5 best native plants to stop weeds – make caring for your garden easier while adding some beauty

Keep weeds at bay without compromising on your planting design

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When to plant dahlias in pots — garden experts say you should pot them up soon for a head start

You can get started earlier than you'd think

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I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens

These are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones

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The best winter bedding plants for a stunning splash of colour when it's cold outside

When the temperature dips and light levels are low, these winter bedding plants will transform your garden into something magical

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What is the osiria rose? How to get the viral rose everyone thinks is AI art

It's all over our social feeds, so here's the truth about the stunning osiria rose...

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9 perennials to plant now – for a garden that grows back bigger and better next year

The answer to a truly beautiful garden is, of course, filling it with plants that come back year after year

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Late summer flowers: 8 stunning plants that will bloom into autumn

These expert-approved late summer flowers are perfect for filling borders and pots with end-of-season colour

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When to prune rosemary: experts share timing tips, plus advice on how to do it

Knowing how and when to prune rosemary is key to helping these fragrant shrubs thrive

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Yes, you can grow ornamental grasses in pots – 5 of the best to add to your garden

You don't need lots of space to grow your own ornamental grasses, so long as you have a few pots to hand...

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8 pretty and low-maintenance rockery plants recommended by experts

Gardening experts share suggestions for the best rockery plants, from flowering ground-covers to striking succulents

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5 slug-resistant plants to stop slugs in their tracks

Slugs enjoy a feast in our yards, but planting these 5 slug-resistant plants will keep them at bay.

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8 best plants for privacy – for beautiful, botanical screening in your garden

These are some of the very best plants for privacy, from structural shrubs to flowering climbers

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What to plant in March – bulbs and seeds you should sow this weekend before it's too late

Here is an essential guide of what to plant in March, according to green-fingered experts

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How to make seed pots out of newspaper for free - never waste money on seedling trays again

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What to plant in February – 8 varieties you should sow or grow this month

Gardening experts share their advice on what to plant in February, from fabulous winter flowers to tasty crops

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