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A guide to Chelsea Fringe 2013: London's alternative garden festival

The shops, streets, galleries and gardens of London go flower-crazy as the alternative flower show, Chelsea Fringe, takes place. Don't miss any of the festival's highlights with out guide.

Published May 2013

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Chelsea Fringe 2013

The eccentric Chelsea Fringe garden festival is set to take over the streets of London this month. For three weeks the city will be host to almost 200 events, including 'edible high roads', garden cocktails and wildflowers on the Tube.

Published May 2013

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Chelsea Flower Show preview 2013

This year the RHS Chelsea Flower Show promises to be suitably fabulous as it celebrates its centenary year with stunning gardens, including the Forget-me-Not Garden by B&Q and Prince Harry's charity.

Published May 2013

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Edible container plants

This summer, let your imagination run wild and then show off the results in a series of spectacular containers packed with plants, herbs and spices that will be good enough to eat.

Published May 2013

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How to banish weeds from your garden

Don't let weeds take over your garden. Discover what is growing in your garden and the best ways to get rid of unwanted weeds so your outdoor space is at its best this spring.

Published April 2013

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How to cut back plants and make the most of your garden

Transforming your garden doesn't have to mean digging it up. Design team Tommaso del Buono and Paul Gazerwitz give us their tips on cutting back plants to create clean lines and strong plant structures.

Published April 2013

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Planting up your street

Cleaning up your street couldn't be easier thanks to the Full Frontal gardening initiative. Take a leaf out of Fern Alder's book and transform the road you live in with the power of planting.

Published April 2013

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Fast growing vegetables

A fast turnaround in your vegetable patch will produce fresher flavours as well as more variety. Get sweet carrots and beetroots, crunchy radishes and plenty of salad leaves from your speedy garden.

Published April 2013

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Top tips on what plants to buy this spring

Choose wisely when you visit the garden centre for your spring shopping spree - well-chosen flowers, ferns and herbs will get the best out of your garden and create a stunning outdoor space for the rest of the year.

Published March 2013

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Tips from peaceful Pompeii gardens

Pompeian gardens are perfect peaceful spaces with trickling fountains, trellised vines, flowering shrubs and shady arbours. Take inspiration from the citizens of Pompeii and create your own escape from urban life.

Published March 2013

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Square-metre gardening: plant small gardens in sections

For city gardeners with little outdoor space, square-metre gardening could be the best way to make the most of your planting areas. The gardening technique uses space more effectively.

Published March 2013

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Take a closer look at wild flowers

Garden expert Carol Klein takes a closer look at our native wild flowers and what they teach us about their cultivated cousins; from clementis and Geraniums to popular bluebells and poppys, wild flowers can teach us to be better gardeners.

Published March 2013

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London's gardeners become city farmers

It's good news for Londoners hankering after the country life as more of us discover the good life in the city - from beekeeping courses and foraging to creating bug hotels and miniature wildflower meadows in pots.

Published March 2013

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Plant lilies this spring

Fabulous lilies are simple to grow. Plant them in the spring and you'll be rewarded by their fabulous fragrance and dazzling displays all summer long. We find out which exotic varieties work best in London gardens.

Published February 2013

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Plants that perform all year

In small London gardens every plant counts, so keep your outdoor area blooming all year round by finding powerhouse plants and flowers that produce different showstopping displays, season after season.

Published February 2013

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Q&A: how can I create a garden screen?

I have a garden that is overlooked by houses and I'd love to plant a tree that could work as a garden screen. I was tempted by bamboo but everyone tells me it takes over. Can you suggest something that won't overpower a small outdoor space?

Published February 2013

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Looking after house plants

House plants are often neglected and put in rooms that don't meet the right conditions. Put a little thought into your home's greenery and brighten up your home.

Published February 2013

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Waterlogged gardens

Wet weather has plagued our winter this year and it's not always good for our gardens. Put your efforts into keeping soil in good condition and your garden will perform better in the dryer months.

Published February 2013

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2013's new weatherproof vegetables

After a washout year for most vegetable growers, the seed companies are offering new weatherproof options, from blight-proof potatoes to robust container aubergines and courgettes specially bred to fruit even in our unpredictable summer.

Published January 2013

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Create a garden sanctuary

As Selfridges brings back its innovative Silence Room for shoppers seeking respite from the crowds, converting your garden into a luxurious, calm escape from city life could be the best thing you do this year.

Published January 2013

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Gardening predictions for 2013

This year, the Chelsea Flower Show celebrates 100 years of garden design, gardeners will build bug hotels and more of us will grow our own exotic veg in city gardens. We take a look at 2013's top gardening trends.

Published January 2013

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Make your garden festive

Make your garden look as gorgeous as your home over Christmas with garden lanterns, decorative cyclamen and stunning wreaths. Stylist Jacky Hobbs gives us an insight into how she makes her garden festive.

Published December 2012

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Present ideas for gardeners

There are plenty of decadent gardening gifts on the market this Christmas - our outdoors expert reveals the best places to look.

Published December 2012

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Plant trees now for spring

The start of the winter tree-planting season has arrived. Now is the time to plant trees for stunning results in the springtime.

Published November 2012

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Creating privacy in city gardens

Many city gardens overlook high-rise flats or the neighbour's extension — a view you would rather block than borrow. Hedges, bamboo and tall plants are among some of the clever screening props Londoners can use to add more privacy.

Published November 2012

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Planting your winter garden

Prepare your garden for the winter and add some cheering winter plants that will keep your garden looking bright through the cold months.

Published November 2012

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London's City gardens

There are more than 3000 parks and open spaces to discover in London and most of the city's public green places are free to visit. Explore the creative and history-filled spaces with The London Garden Book A-Z.

Published October 2012

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Chelsea's new edible garden

London's new Garden of Edible and Useful Plants is the newest addition to the Chelsea Physic Garden - and it's well worth a visit.

Published October 2012

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Q&A: foxes are digging up my garden

I planted some new plants in my garden but the next day half of them had been dug up completely. We have a fox run at the bottom of the garden. Could they be the culprits? If it is foxes how can I prevent this happening again?

Published October 2012

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Q&A: grapevine attacked by pests

My grapevine produces very hard grapes with a furry coat during their middle stage of growing. I've noticed a little type of bug on the branches and a lot of flies in the greenhouse but can't get rid of them. Is there anything you can suggest?

Published October 2012

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James Wong's homegrown revolution

There's no need to limit yourself when growing your own vegetables. James Wong has a fresh new approach to tantalise your taste buds all year round.

Published October 2012

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Have faith in a sunny future

Forget soggy summer, it's time to plant bagfuls of bulbs for an unforgettable floral display throughout next spring.

Published September 2012

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Q&A: rejuvenating tired grass

I have an area of formal grass in my garden but due to neglect and digging up of trees placed in the centre of the grass it now has big holes and is looking very dry and tired. Is there anything I can do to get it back to its former glory?

Published September 2012

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Q&A: a perfect plant for a porch

I am looking for a large plant that would be able to survive in a porch. The palm I had in this position grew discoloured leaves which I believe is sun damage. Could you suggest anything that can survive this condition?

Published September 2012

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Q&A: lawn reseeding

This year my has been plagued by bare patches and I've had no successful growth after reseeding the grass. We are now heading into autumn with the likelihood of no growth. Do you know what could be wrong?

Published September 2012

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A vintage year for grapevines

Growing grapevines in your garden can be pure visual theatre and the grapes can make delicious wine as well.

Published September 2012

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Floating allotments

An old barge on an east London canal has been turned into an edible Eden by local gardeners.

Published September 2012

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Let your garden be a pick'n'mix banquet for butterflies

These delicate creatures are on the decline so encourage them with the plants they love.

Published September 2012

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Q&A: climbing plants

I am keen to cover a horrible wall with a nice climbing plant that won’t damage my property or block up the gutters. I like the look of Clematis armandii but am not sure. Do you have any advice on that plant or other suggestions?

Published August 2012

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Q&A: problems with growing basil

I love basil but have found it difficult to grow in the past. This year, however, I have had success. However, a few of the leaves are pale and yellow rather than a rich green. I have tried looking up some advice and it says to feed the basil plant. Feed it with what?

Published August 2012

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Late summer gardens

You can revive a patio or border with some nifty patch-and-repair work if you cheat a little. From popping fake greenery into corners to buying replacement tomato plants, there are plenty of ways to end summer with a flourish.

Published August 2012

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The Midnight Apothecary

The Midnight Apothecary, set within a garden above the Brunel Museum's Thames Tunnel, is the hottest pop-up cocktail bar in town.

Published August 2012

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The perfumed garden

Easy-to-grow sweet peas burst with colour and scent, so make them your summer choice.

Published July 2012

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Grow your own edibles

Tom Moggach offers a lesson on how to make greens exciting for children — with help from his mouse melons.

Published July 2012

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Olympic blooms

Welcome to the green Games - 250 hectares of landscape that is as sustainable and wildlife-friendly as it is jaw-droppingly beautiful, making it a gold medal winner for now and for the future.

Published July 2012

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Rainproof plants

It's a rotten summer so far — go for patio plants that drain away the moisture and vibrant bedding flowers that have staying power.

Published July 2012

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There's no need to contain your ambitions

Enjoy a glorious summer of patio and balcony gardening — and mark the Olympics with a royal floral flourish.

Published July 2012

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Pocket-sized gardens on a budget

Londoners with tiny gardens can turn them into cosy outdoor rooms. With a little forward planning it is possible to create a great outdoor space on a small budget.

Published July 2012

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A perfumed pleasure garden

Sarah Price, the key designer of the 2012 Gardens at the Olympic Park has created a new planting scheme for The Old English Garden in Battersea Park, with the help of Jo Malone Limited and the charity Thrive.

Published July 2012

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You need a guilt-free city garden

Ann Mollo has learned, through trial and error, what works best for town gardeners. She shares the secrets of her glorious Holland Park garden with Pattie Barron.

Published July 2012

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Climbing skywards for a touch of heaven

Transform an ugly shed or archway into a perfumed paradise by planting a range of jasmines and honeysuckles.

Published June 2012

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Q&A: Help! My garden is being invaded by Japanese knotweed

Is there anything that will see it off? We're scared because we've heard that you can't get a mortgage if you have Japanese knotweed on your property.

Published June 2012

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Rainproof gardens

With a well-planned outdoor space you can enjoy a London garden all year round even when the sun refuses to shine.

Published June 2012

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Roses can still thrive in small town gardens

Small town gardens can still think big with roses — and make the most of their buds, bright blooms and intoxicating perfume.

Published June 2012

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Q&A: specialist plant movers?

I would be very grateful if you could give me contact details of specialists who could move our plants from Islington to Barnet. We have some very large pot plants, including a magnolia, which is over 3 metres tall, that will need to be moved.

Published June 2012

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Q&A: testing gardens for toxicity

I have inherited a garden with the vegetable patch framed with train sleepers. A small area on the outer edge is leaking or has visible tar exposed. Is there a way of testing the soil for toxicity or contaminants?

Published June 2012

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Q&A: magnolia cuttings

My grandfather planted a magnolia in 1964. It is very important to me but I have moved house and I would like to take a cutting for my new garden. Could you advise me please?

Published June 2012

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Q&A: crab apple trees

Where can I buy container-grown crab apple trees and how much do they usually cost? Which species is best?

Published June 2012

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The Chelsea Fringe flower show

You many not have a ticket for Chelsea Flower Show but the hottest show in town is on the streets of London, and, for the most part, the Chelsea Fringe is free.

Published May 2012

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Chelsea Flower Show 2012 preview

A spectacular 80ft tower - Chelsea's very own Shard of Grass - plus a glorious new Royal Jubilee rose and 18 show gardens will offer London gardeners inspiring ideas at this year's show.

Published May 2012

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Mediterranean garden on a plate

Mediterranean herbs - such as sage, rosemary, thyme and bay - are the ultimate drought-busters for a permanently hosepipe-free garden. Their felty or fine needled foliage limits their need for water, making them the finest all-round plants.

Published April 2012

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Plants give your front door the finishing touch

A freshly painted door deserves the added glamour of tightly clipped shrubs and window boxes stuffed with plants.

Published April 2012

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Q&A: irises

Last year I bought three big flag iris in wonderful colours. I planted them straightaway but this year I can't see any flower spikes at all. Is it a bit early yet, or is it possible they won't flower at all?

Published April 2012

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Q&A: tulips

Can you tell me what has happened to my tulips? I planted several pots with tulip bulbs and hoped for a wonderful display, but most of them have failed. Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published April 2012

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Spring gardens that keep on blooming

With vibrant flowers and foliage that bloom one after the other you can ensure your outside space will stay full of colour.

Published April 2012

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Q&A: shrub advice

Can you please recommend a shrub suitable for a position underneath a large pine tree? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published April 2012

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Q&A: clematis wilt

At the end of last summer my clematis started to have brown patches on their leaves and were gradually wilting. Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published April 2012

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Q&A: lawn fails to thrive

Our lawn gets neither sun nor shade and gets waterlogged. What grass (other than artificial) might work over this area? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published April 2012

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Q&A: patchy lawn and unhappy pear tree

Our lawn is very uneven in places and has old ant hills too. Also we have a beautiful pear tree that hasn't really flourished in recent years. Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS

Published April 2012

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Beat the hosepipe ban

With a summer-long hosepipe ban in force by Thames Water and six other water companies in southern and south-east England, a borehole is one way to keep on watering.

Published April 2012

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Put your garden on a Best of British map

The RHS has a week of events planned to celebrate gardening and to offer advice on how to get the best from your plot in a drought. By Pattie Barron

Published April 2012

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Rejuvenate your garden this spring

Plants in most small London gardens are already fighting for space. Be ruthless over the weekend and make room for something fresh and exciting.

Published April 2012

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Prepare to enjoy the summer drought

Beat the hosepipe ban by planting flowers and vegetables that are beautiful, durable — and love arid conditions.

Published April 2012

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A great garden is just half an hour away

Working 30 minutes at a time will make a big difference — and you won't get bored.

Published March 2012

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Gourmet veg

With more and more people growing their own veg, the hunt is on this spring to find something special enough to satisfy the most gourmet gardener.

Published March 2012

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Speed dating with the RHS

The Royal Horticultural Society is playing Cupid this Valentine's Day, and is exclusively inviting single Homes & Property readers to find love among the roses and camelias in a fun speed-dating event at its London Plant & Design Show.

Published February 2012

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Valentine's Day: flowers that keep on growing

Living plants represent a lasting symbol of love. Try alternatives to a traditional bouquet of red roses and you'll seduce a loved one for months to come.

Published February 2012

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This is the year of the Vegetable Olympics

More Londoners will grow their own in 2012 and not just to eat. There's carrot tossing and potato rolling to be done.

Published January 2012

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Have a colourful Christmas

Create beautiful flower arrangements for your family and guests to enjoy this festive season.

Published December 2011

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For a gardener's stocking

Gorgeous Christmas gifts for gardeners.

Published December 2011

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Style that goes down well in a basement

Walls are a basement's most abundant asset — so make the most of them with bright paints and plants.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: spring-flowering bulbs

I've planted bulbs in containers to flower in spring. I'm worried that if I leave them outdoors, the compost will get sodden and the bulbs will rot. Can you advise me please? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: agapanthus bulbs and olive trees

This spring I planted agapanthus bulbs in pots but only two of about eight flowered. I also have two olive trees in pots - they have grown well but are now looking very straggly. What should I do? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: hibiscus

I have two hibiscus plants which have never flowered. Please advise! Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: balcony pot plants

I would appreciate some advice on what easy-care plants will look nice on my balcony in the winter months, and when I start again next spring, what plants are more hardy? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: fig tree

I bought a standard fig tree from the garden centre several months ago and although it has some small fruits on it, the leaves are covered in dark spots and look sickly. What is wrong with it? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: Bramley apple tree

Have you any ideas why after six years our crimson Bramley apple tree has not flowered? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: winter veg and herbs

I'd like to grow some vegetables and herbs over winter, in pots. Can you suggest anything suitable? Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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Q&A: tomato blight

I have destroyed the plants but now have ten bucket-sized pots of infected soil and nowhere to put it. Horticultural advice from the experts at the RHS.

Published November 2011

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An army of tulips

Prepare now for the wow factor. A swathe of bulbs in matching containers will bring a blaze of colour to the garden come spring.

Published November 2011

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Indian summer to big chill

It's time to turn your urban space into a shrub-hub - giving your plants a head start before winter.

Published October 2011

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Expert advice from the RHS

I expected the usual glut of courgettes from my four plants this summer but they hardly got going before they stopped producing. I thought I watered it adequately so what went wrong?

Published September 2011

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Create your own secret summer space

Being single has its rewards, especially for keen gardeners who don't want to compromise on style. Our gardening expert shows how to do it your way.

Published August 2011

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Order in the border

Extend the colour show in your garden with late-flowering perennials. Our gardening expert takes you through the plants that last.

Published August 2011

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Dazzling dahlias

No other flower offers more high-kicking action, colour and thrills in a summer garden than dahlias.

Published August 2011

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Make a pop-up patio for your garden vacation

The hard work is done — now it's time to pull up the lounger and enjoy the summer garden you have created.

Published July 2011

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Light up evening gardens

Your garden isn't just a daytime pleasure, you can enjoy it in the evening, too, with some well-chosen scented plants.

Published July 2011

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The balcony gardener

Meet the girl who can grow more flowers on her two tiny balconies than you can in your garden.

Published July 2011

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Your gardening questions answered

Last year we had large, fragrant fruit from our peach tree - but they were all starchy and inedible. This year it's got curling leaves - will these permanently damage the tree? And is it ever going to produce edible fruits?

Published June 2011

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What to do in your garden this month

Plant some late-flowering colourful annuals to fill areas where earlier-flowering plants have created space, harvest potatoes, and enjoy home-grown salads.

Published June 2011

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Chelsea Flower Show 2011 preview

The flower show is full of surprises this year - including a nine-metre wall of edible plants.

Published May 2011

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What to do in your garden this month

May is a peak time for gardens, so get planting - runner beans are easy to grow and should produce huge crops throughout the summer, and hanging baskets full of edible plants make fantastic displays.

Published May 2011

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Your gardening questions answered

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS, answers your gardening questions. This month, he advises how to revive a post-winter rosemary bush.

Published April 2011

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RHS salvia collection

Save 15 per cent on a nine-strong collection, including three varieties, of these perennial sages prized for their showy spires of double-lipped flowers.

Published April 2011

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What to do in your garden this month

If the soil in your garden is warm enough, it's time to start sowing seeds and planting summer flowering bulbs.

Published April 2011

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This summer's best-buy patio plants

Which? Gardening has trialled 56 new container-plant varieties to make sure that your pots, baskets and window boxes are filled with a profusion of long-lasting colour throughout summer.

Published March 2011

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Light up your garden

Get a little inventive in the garden and treat that impossible dark corner to a spring makeover.

Published March 2011

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What to do in your garden this month

Now is the ideal time to prepare your garden for spring growth - it's time to get busy weeding, clearing and planting.

Published March 2011

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Bright blooms for summer gardens

Which? Gardening have tested almost 40 types of scabious flowers, and can now reveal the best-buy varieties that will add a wonderful array of colour to your summer garden.

Published March 2011

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Edible container pots

Even if the only space you have to grow things is your patio, it’s possible to produce a wide range of fruit and veg that are fresher and have far more flavour than anything you can buy in the supermarket.

Published January 2011

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What to do in your garden this month

Check your garden for early signs of spring as exciting new growth starts to peep through the ground. Snowdrops and Crocus are beginning to sprout, and lots of new varieties of summer-flowering bulbs are on sale.

Published January 2011

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Plant trials: 2011's best buys

Which? Gardening finds out if the new plants in garden centres are worth growing - and picks the best buys for the year ahead.

Published January 2011

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The best new flowers to grow in 2011

Last spring Which? Gardening trialled 30 new flower varieties and grew them from seed and can now reveal their best-buy recommendations for your garden this year.

Published January 2011

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What to do in your garden this month

Now is a good time to look for bargains in the sales at garden centres, plant evergreen hedges, feed the birds and make a plan for the jobs you wish to complete in your garden over the coming months.

Published January 2011

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Garden gifts for Christmas

We have found gorgeous garden gifts that can still be delivered in time for Christmas, so this year give presents that will be enjoyed all through 2011.

Published December 2010

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What to do in your garden this month

If you plan on using holly berries as decorations during the festive season, protect the plant from the birds by using netting. And our experts advise how to make your Christmas tree last longer.

Published November 2010

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The inside story

Use plants to add warmth and sophistication to your home all through winter.

Published November 2010

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What to do in your garden this month

Continue planting tulips as herbaceous plants die down during November, and leave September's indoor-flowering bulbs in a sheltered spot outside to time Christmas flowering more accurately.

Published October 2010

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Your gardening questions answered

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS, answers your gardening questions. This month, he identifies a mysterious insect on plum trees, helps to track down a specific rose variety and gives expert advice on watering.

Published October 2010

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What to do in your garden this month

October is the time to move plants around to give your garden the look you want next season. Sow broad beans and sweet peas for an early crop next year, harvest pumpkins and hold off planting tulips until the end of the month.

Published October 2010

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What to do in your garden this month

September is the month to start planning next year's spring displays, and this year there is a huge array of new bulb varieties to choose from.

Published September 2010

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It's bulb-planting season

Thanks to a huge array of new bulb varieties, next year's displays are set to be spectacular.

Published September 2010

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The leaves on my bay tree are fading

I have a small bay tree and the leaves are becoming light green rather than the more normal dark green. Can you let me know why this might be happening?

Published August 2010

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How can I improve shaded bedding areas in our gardens?

I am a landlord at a private property development and need advice on how to enhance the three small bedding areas in the gardens...

Published August 2010

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My antirrhinum plants have brown spots

My antirrhinum plants have blossomed well except for brown spots all over the leaf and stems. I have been told that this is fungus - will this spread to other plants, and would a pesticide cure it?

Published August 2010

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What to do in your garden this month

August is for reflecting on your gardening triumphs and disasters - and for planning next year's spring displays.

Published August 2010

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Flamboyant flowers

Plunder the plant store and drag our your houseplants - this is your chance to show off your brightly-coloured summer sizzlers.

Published July 2010

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Caring for gardenias

I bought a gardenia plant six months ago and it is not doing well - the leaves are falling off and the tips are turning yellow. Any tips would be helpful.

Published June 2010

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What is wrong with my hydrangea?

I think my hydrangea has got some sort of disease. Small white cocoon-type blobs have appeared on the stems and parts of the whole plant have died. What can I do?

Published June 2010

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Garden tasks in July

This month, it's all about pruning your summer-flowering plants to encourage next year's growth, and plant veg for a late autumn crop.

Published June 2010

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Garden tasks for June

This month, plan ahead and sow plants such as wallflowers and foxgloves so they are ready for flowering in your garden this time next year.

Published June 2010

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Chelsea Flower Show 2010

There's a world of inspiration, romance and heroism among the 40 gardens at this year's Chelsea Show.

Published May 2010

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Learn how to plant creatively

Learn how to give your containers the professional touch at Petersham Nurseries on Wednesday 19 May.

Published May 2010

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Grow veg among your patio flowers

Take advantage of London’s microclimate and grow food among your patio flowers.

Published May 2010

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The London Garden Trail

Don't miss the chance to snoop around ten outstanding urban gardens this Bank Holiday weekend.

Published April 2010

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Garden tasks for May

As the days get warmer and the evenings longer, get pruning to make the most out of your summer garden.

Published April 2010

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Plant smart

Plants are the stars of every garden. Our top designers reveal their sure-fire favourites.

Published April 2010

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Garden tasks for April

Don’t worry too much if your garden doesn’t seem to be flourishing as you have been hoping - it will pick up quickly as the weather warms up.

Published March 2010

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Your gardening questions answered

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS, offers advice the type of plants that are best to grow under lime trees.

Published February 2010

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Garden tasks for March

Spring brings with it warmer soil and is a great time to start planting. Learn to grow your own veg and plant summer-flowering bulbs and evergreen shrubs.

Published February 2010

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Top ten gardening websites

Furnish your garden with the country's finest plants by visiting the best online nurseries, and save 15 per cent at the RHS plant shop.

Published February 2010

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Garden tasks for February

Start pruning summer-flowering plants and evergreen hedges, sow broad beans and peas and sit back and enjoy the bulbs pushing up with colour.

Published January 2010

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Garden tasks in January

Start pruning your summer flowering plants, protect climbers from wind damage, and treat yourself to a fragrant bouquet of fresh flowers.

Published January 2010

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Your gardening questions answered

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS, offers advice on climbing plants.

Published December 2009

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Garden tasks in December

Now is the time to relocate deciduous trees, protect newly planted shrubs from frosts, and prepare your soil for next year's bumper vegetable crop.

Published December 2009

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A gardener’s gift

London’s gardeners like to give serious Christmas presents — like these scented tea lights. Well, you would, wouldn’t you?

Published December 2009

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Christmas shopping evening at The Chelsea Gardener

The Chelsea Gardener will be dressed up in festive finery and hosting a Christmas party on Wednesday 25 November, with a 20 per cent discount on most items.

Published November 2009

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The feel-good factor: shrubs

The prize for show-stopping winners for your garden goes to shrubs, and now is the time to plant them.

Published November 2009

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RHS peony collection offer

Three different varieties of beautiful peonies are on offer at the RHS online plant shop this month.

Published November 2009

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Caring for your succulents during the winter months

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS offers advice on how to care for your succulents throughout winter.

Published November 2009

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Garden tasks in November

It's the great Autumn tidy up. November is the month to rake up leaves from the lawn and borders, and is the best time to plant tulips.

Published November 2009

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Win a garden shopping spree

Win £500 to spend at Wisley Plant Centre - the Harvey Nichols of the gardening world - and shop with an expert by your side.

Published October 2009

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Foxtail lilies at RHS discount

Enjoy a 15 per cent discount off everything in the RHS online plant shop, plus take advantage of this special offer on three varieties of foxtail lilies.

Published October 2009

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Garden tasks in October

October is the month to finish planting your spring flowering bulbs such as daffodils, and start to reduce the frequency of watering your houseplants.

Published October 2009

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Pruning advice for Clematis and honeysuckle plants

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS offers pruning advice to get the best out of Clematis and honeysuckle.

Published October 2009

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RHS plants discount

Enjoy a 15 per cent discount off everything in the RHS online plant shop, plus take advantage of this special offer on four varieties of penstemons.

Published September 2009

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Free gift when you join the RHS

Homes & Property readers will receive a free gift from Crabtree & Evelyn when joining the RHS before 31 October 2009.

Published September 2009

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Your gardening questions answered

Guy Barter, Head of Horticultural Advice at the RHS, answers key questions on how to solve problems in your garden.
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Published September 2009

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What to do in the garden

Follow this need-to-know guide, put together by Wisley Plant Centre's horticultural experts, of tasks to keep your garden up to speed - such as, if you want to plant snowdrops, buy them now.

Published September 2009

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Meet our RHS experts

We've teamed up with the Royal Horticultural Society to bring you up-to-the-minute gardening features, news, events and exciting year-round offers.

Published September 2009

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Plan next year's garden

Build on the successes of this year’s garden to make next year’s better, and save money, too.

Published September 2009

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Prince Charles's Highgrove

It is easy to see how Highgrove has earned its reputation for being one of the most exciting gardens today.

Published July 2009

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Join us at Clifton Nurseries

Join us this evening and enjoy a glass of wine and canapés while you learn about the healing power of key garden plants.

Published July 2009

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Garden news

This week: save £5.95 on potato tubers; contemporary wood-burning stoves; a new garden centre for Fulham.

Published June 2009

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Garden news

Save £5 on sweet and tasty Kiwi Arguta plants; wild bird feeders; garden events; and the top ten edible plants to grown in your garden.

Published June 2009

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Garden news

A Passiflora collection for your garden, outdoor events in June, as well as your chance to win a Hammerite Metalmaster paint kit to revamp garden furniture.

Published June 2009

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Garden news

Special offers on vitamin-rich goji berry plants and gorgeous geraniums, as well as your chance to win a Hunter Garden Pond in a Box, worth £40.

Published May 2009

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London’s best garden centres

From The Chelsea Gardener to Petersham Nurseries, find all the plants, garden accessories, tools and outdoor furniture you desire.

Published May 2009

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Garden news

Special offers on flavour-packed blueberries and Alan Titchmarsh's new series of gardening books. Plus garden events and wildlife gardening tips.

Published May 2009

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Garden news

Special offers on Anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’, fruiting apple trees and the book Hugh Johnson in the Garden. Plus events and what to do in your garden this week.

Published May 2009

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Join the Great London Garden Trail

This bank holiday Monday join the free Great London Garden Trail, an event showcasing the very best of the capital's gardens.

Published April 2009

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Garden news

Mini apple and pear trees that are perfect for city gardens; gorgeous Margaret Chrysanthemums; and what to do in your garden this week.

Published April 2009

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Garden news

Save £4 on classic English Lavender ‘Munstead’ and attractive foliage plant, Coleus canina. Gardening events news and what to do in your garden this week.

Published April 2009

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Garden news

Great offers on Begonia 'Apricot Shades' and Geranium Apple blossom plants, plus don't miss Diarmuid Gavin at the Grand Gardens Hall at Grand Designs Live.

Published April 2009

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Zero tolerance

Our expert goes on the offensive in the war against weeds.

Published April 2009

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Garden news

Great offers on North American strawberry plants, Margaret Chrysanthemums and Joe Swift's new book on his allotment.

Published April 2009

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Gardening news

Great offers on Orange and Lemon plants, rhubarb, and how to get fit by gardening. Plus a special offer on Toby Buckland's latest version of How to Make Your Garden Grow.

Published March 2009

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Head for height

Bored with a flat garden? Learn to grow up.

Published March 2009

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I wanna be a rock star

RHS expert Matthew Wilson has all the answers for London gardeners.

Published March 2009

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Garden news

Fantastic offers on Raspberry Glen Ample, Clematis Cirrhosa ‘Freckles’ and the RHS Wildlife Garden book. Plus garden events and the beginners guide to grow your own.

Published March 2009

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A cure for all ills

Grow your own drugs: find the remedies to turn your garden into a medicine cabinet.

Published March 2009

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Garden news

Get ready for summer with our succulent strawberry offer; brighten the garden with stunning architectural lights and join the debate on whether Britain has become indifferent to beauty.

Published March 2009

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A fruitful summer

You don’t have to rely on carrots and cabbage for your five-a-day. Even a tiny patio can produce a healthy crop of fruit.

Published March 2009

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Garden news

Cover your walls with a rambling rose; fantastic special offer on Bluebells; elegant planters and window boxes, and garden events.

Published March 2009

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Win a garden makeover

H&P has teamed up with publisher DK and the RHS so three lucky Londoners can have their gardens transformed by top garden designers.

Published February 2009

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Garden news

Luxurious river pebble patios; fantastic onion collection offer; events and what to do in your garden this week.

Published February 2009

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Garden news

Grow Mediterranean olives at home; plant a Victoria plum tree with our special offer; events; and things to do in your garden this week.

Published February 2009

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Garden news

Try Mr Fothergill's award-winning seed collection with our special offer; gift ideas; events; and things to do in your garden this week.

Published February 2009

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Garden news

Fabulous offers on beautiful Empress Josephine roses and Pearl tuberose; fragrant gift ideas for Valentine's Day; plus things to do in your garden this week.

Published February 2009

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Garden news

Fabulous offers on exotic dwarf cannas and tall tree lilies; learn how to grow your own herbs and vegetables; plus garden events.

Published January 2009

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Garden news

Fabulous offers on miniature orchids and Red Champagne rhubarb; win a two-day cooking course with Rick Stein; plus things to do in your garden this week.

Published January 2009

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Garden news

Fabulous offers on flowering snowdrops and potato patio planters; win contemporary garden spheres; plus things to do in your garden this week.

Published January 2009

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Let the festivities begin

In Gardening News this week, buy a Fig Brown Turkey to plant or visit the RHS Christmas Show.

Published December 2008

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Harvest your hard work

Use the fruits of your labour in the garden to make original Christmas decorations, and save money.

Published December 2008

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Gifts for gardeners

Garden news this week: fantastic offers; an exclusive garden centre discount; have a great Christmas tree; and December gardening events.

Published December 2008

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Strictly come gardening

Order your Citrus Lemon and Calamondin fruit trees now with our special offer; join our exclusive Christmas Wreath Workshop; and don't miss the The Chelsea Physic Garden's Christmas Fair.

Published November 2008

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Anarchist by nature

At last, gardening has its own museum: an exciting space in the centre of London, with an innovative new interior.

Published November 2008

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Bulbs light the way

For an uplifting display of spring colour, plan and pot up now.

Published October 2008

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Accept the challenge

After one of the wettest summers ever, we need to weatherproof our plants from extreme conditions. How do you cope with your rain-sodden garden?

Published October 2008

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Splash on some dash

A fabulous garden does not need to cost a fortune. Follow these top tips for garden makeovers on a budget.

Published September 2008

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Make a small garden special

Find out how you can create an illusion of space and light in pocket-sized town gardens with selective planting and design know-how.

Published September 2008

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Let there be bright

Use vibrant plants to brighten up the shady parts of your garden.

Published August 2008

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Grow your own cocktails

Grow the ingredients for a summer drinks party and make sensational cordials and cocktails.

Published July 2008

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Garden cocktails

Grow the plants that make summer drinks sensational, and try these classic cocktail recipes using ingredients straight from the garden.

Published July 2008

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Summer evening gardens

During the working week, most people can enjoy their gardens only at the end of the day. Make your garden an inviting space in which you can relax, recharge and engage all your senses.

Published July 2008

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Getaway to your garden

The ultimate luxury for the back garden is a summerhouse. Forget functional home office, think frivolous retreat.

Published July 2008

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Weekend wonders

Choose the right plants and your garden will look sensational whatever your lifestyle.

Published June 2008

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Treat it mean

The best way to grow lavender is to crowd it together, show it the sun and turn your back on it.

Published June 2008

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Garden news

With fantastic offers on gardening tools, exotic plants, an inspiring flower book and a garden aroma candle, there are giveaways galore.

Published May 2008

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Make it easy

Now even the Royal Horticultural Society boffins agree that, for London gardeners, shortcuts and quick fixes are the answer. Find out how to plan a garden - and still have time for cocktails.

Published April 2008

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Plant an idea

You might have a small city garden but you can still think big.

Published March 2008

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Champion a green corner of London

Do you walk past a terrific front garden on your way to work? Is there a flower-filled balcony in your street that makes you smile? The search is on to find London's green corners - patches of ground gardened by Londoners that make the city a brighter place to live in as well as help improve its biodiversity. Get your entries in - the closing date is 24 August.

Published July 2007

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Urban chic for gardens

Bring some big-city style to your garden with these super-sophisticated buys.

Published July 2007

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Bijoux garden gets designer touch

The owner of a small, dark two-level basement back yard wanted a garden that provided privacy, usable entertaining space and areas for decorative planting.

Published May 2007

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