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Gardening in raised beds

When you garden in a raised bed, the soil and planting area is higher and closer to you. Find advice to decide if raised beds are right for you and your garden.

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Deadheading flowers

Deadheading is a light physical activity that can improve plant appearance and health. We look at why and how to do it.

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Mark's guide to choosing a tree for your garden

Trees make a wonderful addition to a garden, whether you have acres or a patio. Garden designer and TV gardening presenter Mark Lane offers advice on choosing the right one.

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Overwintering crops in a polytunnel

Overwintering plants

We can help some of our plants last through winter by overwintering. Find out which plants to protect and how in our guide.

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Engaging our sense of hearing in the garden

From rustling leaves to wildlife noises, sound is an important dimension of a sensory garden. We share advice on bringing sound into your garden.

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How to make garden compost

Making compost is an environmentally friendly way to give your plants the nutrients they need. This guide shows you how to make it, where to use it plus top tips to compost with ease.

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