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With all its benefits, gardening can also have drawbacks. For one, it can be an expensive hobby (if you let it). However, there are ways to save your cash AND have a thriving display throughout the year. From sharing plants to repurposing used pots, there are plenty...

The bee population in the UK is declining quickly, and some species of the insect are even on the endangered list. We turn to seasoned professionals to find out the best ways to look after the bees in our gardens. According to the environmental campaign group, Friends...

In late winter, the garden may not seem as beautiful as its summer successor, yet you can still enjoy water features, woodland walks, frost-covered borders, emerging bulbs and glasshouse wonders in February and beyond. Here are just a few garden walks that are equally...

Price comparison sites offer the promise of low insurance premiums, but could leave you with cover that turns out to be much more expensive in the long run. Everyone wants a good deal on their home insurance. At a time when Britons are counting the pennies more...

As the colder weather sets in, we offer a 10-point checklist to help your garden survive the worst of winter. As winter begins to make itself known, you may want to hibernate in front of a roaring fire - but there are some jobs that just won’t wait unless you’re...

With help from dog lovers and broadcasters Monty Don and Jo Whiley. The news that BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Monty Don will be creating a dog-friendly garden as his debut show garden for next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show will no doubt prompt fellow dog lovers to...

Blanching, freezing and liquidising will help you cope with gluts. Anyone who grows fruit and vegetables should now be reaping the rewards of their hard labour, as many crops are ready for harvesting. The problem is, how do you store them all - especially if you’re...

Gardens could be part of the solution to the climate and biodiversity crisis. But what are we doing? Disappearing them beneath plastic and paving. In my 20s I lived in Manchester, on the sixth floor of a block of council flats just off the A57, or Mancunian (Mancy)...

As the nesting season gets underway, our wild birds gear up for the hustle and bustle of building nests, finding a regular supply of food and water and, most importantly, bringing the next generation of birds into the world. Now is the perfect time to get your nest...

Move over humble barbecue; it’s time to embrace the full outdoor kitchen setup. It’s the latest must-have for those who take their al fresco entertaining seriously. Whatever your style, we’ve got you covered, from bespoke built-in kitchens to rustic wooden kitchens to...

It’s snowdrop season, when swathes of pint-sized white flowers emerge from frost-laden woodlands, parks, meadows and gardens, brightening up the winter vista. Seeing drifts of the pretty white flowers will shake off the winter blues. If you want to ditch the winter...