Latest articles by Holly Crossley
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8 essential summer gardening jobs: add these to your to-do list now for a flourishing outdoor space
Gardening pros highlight the key summer gardening jobs to tick off this season, including deadheading, watering, and weeding
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8 best rockery plants: pretty and low-maintenance picks from the pros
Gardening experts share suggestions for the best rockery plants, from flowering ground-covers to striking succulents
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How to attract birds to your garden: expert-approved ways to welcome feathered friends
The wildlife pros explain how to attract birds to your garden, including seasonal advice
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How to water garden plants: an expert guide on tools, timings, and more
Learning how to water garden plants properly is essential for a healthy and happy display – here’s everything you need to know
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How to deadhead plants: simple steps to encourage more blooms
The gardening experts explain how to deadhead plants like a professional, plus why it's important
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How to mow a lawn: experts share essential tips on creating stripes, trimming edges, and more
The pros explain how to mow a lawn properly for a pristine stretch of green
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Container gardening mistakes: 7 errors to avoid for a flourishing display
The pros share insights on common container gardening mistakes, and how to steer clear of them
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Best patio container plants: 8 expert-approved picks to brighten your space instantly
Elevate your seating area with these patio container plants, including beautiful blooms, compact trees, and fabulous ferns
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The pollinator plants you need in your garden to attract butterflies and bees
These expert-approved plants for pollinators are great for wildlife, and look beautiful, too
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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 prune hydrangeas – simple steps for keeping your favourite garden shrubs in shape
The experts explain how to prune hydrangeas – and when – according to their variety
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Plants to prune in March – 7 garden perennials you should cut back this month
The experts reveal the key plants to prune in March, sharing their exclusive advice on how to do it
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How to prune clematis – an expert guide, with tips on tools, timings, and more
Find out how to prune clematis to keep your plants blooming beautifully
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Experts reveal the unexpected 'hero' of garden borders for 2024 – and we're obsessed
The wildflower garden border trend is on the rise for 2024. We spoke to gardening experts to find out what is it, and how you can try it at home
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What to plant in February – flowers and vegetables 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
