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When to plant summer bulbs - experts reveal the perfect time to ensure your garden is filled with colour

The experts share their top tips to get you and your outdoor space ready for the warmer weather

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When to prune fig trees - experts reveal the perfect time to improve the health of your tree (and its fruit)

Pruning at the wrong time could spell disaster for your fig tree

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How to use old towels in the garden — 6 creative ways to protect your plants (and your knees!)

Don’t throw them away just yet!

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How to care for sweet peas – a guide to watering, feeding and picking these fragrant blooms to get the most out of their flowering period

We've thrown together the ultimate sweet pea care guide

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When to plant wisteria for healthy, strong roots and quick growth in the next growing season

Want to add the beautiful wisteria to your garden? Then these are the best times for planting

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7 of the best low-light houseplants that will thrive in shady nooks and corners in the home

These indoor plants can tolerate low light levels

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What to do with houseplants that are exposed to the cold - help them recover fast

Help your houseplants deal with the cold

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Monty Don says the trick to a stunning garden is to prune hedges now – what you need to know

Monty explains why pruning hedges in January will make for a more vigorously growing garden come spring – and which hedge varieties are best pruned now

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6 houseplants that can reduce the dust levels in your home, from snake plants to peace lilies

These houseplants are brilliant at collecting dust in the home

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These are the natural fertilisers that experts swear by – and they’re hiding in your kitchen cupboard

Experts share the most effective plant fertilisers you can make in your kitchen

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Experts reveal why your bay tree leaves are turning brown – and how to fix it

Why are your bay tree leaves turning brown? Experts reveal the most common causes and how to fix them

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7 of the best fast-growing houseplants - buy small and fill your home with greeny for less

Love houseplants? Hate the high price tag? We’ve got you covered

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When to plant lupin seeds - experts reveal the perfect time to add these hardy perennials to your garden

It’s almost time…

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Best air-purifying indoor plants — 10 brilliant options to improve air quality in the home

Add these houseplants to your collection for a fresher home

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Monty Don's tip will improve the health of your compost – using cardboard and paper leftover from the holidays

A valid excuse to skip the recycling bin

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The best way to recycle your real Christmas tree at home – your garden will thank you for it

Mulching is one of the top January garden jobs – and you can recycle your real Christmas tree for it

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What to do with a poinsettia plant after Christmas — 4 simple steps to help you see your plant through to next winter

Keep your plant thriving until next Christmas

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Garden experts reveal the home remedies they use to stop plant leaves turning brown

Green nowhere to be seen? This is how heal those leaves using things you already have at home

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Can you plant bulbs in January? Yes — but experts are warning of a big drawback for spring bulbs

Here's what you need to consider

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When to plant sunflower seeds for sunny blooms to brighten your garden this summer

Experts advise what is the best month to sow your sunflower seeds in the UK for a thriving and vibrant plant

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How to care for houseplants over winter – 6 ways to keep them alive and thriving during the colder months

The experts share their top advice

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When to prune plum trees — here's how to prevent silver leaf disease from attacking your tree

The best times to prune young and established plum trees

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How to propagate a jade plant and enjoy this sweet succulent for free

Learn how to propagate a jade plant from cuttings, in soil and in water - for a blooming gorgeous plant

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How to propagate a snake plant – failsafe methods to cultivate new plants for free

Snake plants are too beautiful to only have one

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Can you plant bulbs in December? Expert-approved tips for planting spring bulbs this month, and the best options

It’s a little late, but you can still get away with planting bulbs in December

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