Beginner gardening guides
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Travel and eventsGardening for Beginners: The Basics and Beyond
Grow your gardening skills with easy-to-follow techniques aimed at both new and experienced home gardeners in this five-week online course.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: garden fleece
All you need to know about using garden or horticultural fleece, in our guide.
PlantsGardening for beginners - Planting styles
Get inspiration from the different planting styles, including cottage, prairie, jungle, wildlife and more.
PlantsGardening for beginners: Know your plot
In the first part of our Gardening for Beginners series, we explain how to get to know your plot in terms of soil, aspect, exposure and more, before you start planting.
PlantsGardening for beginners: Botanical plant names
Daunted by botanical plant names? They're easier to understand than you might think – our simple guide explains everything you need to know.
PlantsGardening for beginners: Plant types explained
In part two of our Gardening for Beginners series, we explain the different plant types, including annuals, half-hardy annuals, biennials, perennials and shrubs.
PlantsGardening for beginners: combining plants
Follow our garden design advice on combining plants in beds and borders.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: how to plant
Get your plants off to a fine start, with expert advice on soil preparation and planting depth.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: how to care for your garden
We take you through the essentials of maintaining a new or inherited garden.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: container gardening
Find out how to create the best possible conditions for plants growing in pots and containers.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: jargon buster
Browse our jargon buster to discover the meanings behind some of the most commonly used garden terms.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: problem solving
Learn how to deal with common garden problems quickly and efficiently.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners: the gardening year
You may assume that the key gardening seasons are spring and summer. But there are jobs to do in autumn and winter, too.
Grow plantsGardening for beginners - 10 tips
New to gardening? Browse our list of growing tips to get you started
PlantsHow to start a new garden. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Got a new garden but not sure where to start? Then follow our advice.
PremiumEight golden rules for starting an indoor garden. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Ensure your house plant collection is healthy and thriving, with advice on choosing the best plants, where to put them and more, from Jade Murray
Power toolsHow to choose the best cordless tools: in-depth buyer's guide to batteries, brands and more
Looking for a cordless gardening tool system? Read our comprehensive guide then browse our pick of the very best, from budget to premium models.
Maintain the gardenDealing with drought in the garden
Follow our drought-busting tips on coping with hot, dry weather.
Maintain the gardenWhat to do if your council garden waste collections have stopped
We share ways to deal with green waste, including how to make compost.
PlantsNew Year action plan
Get the New Year off to the best possible start in your garden, with our jobs checklist.
Solve problems10 gardening mistakes to avoid
Save both time and money by following these practical tips for gardeners.
PlantsGardening in a rented garden. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
In rented accommodation? Green up the garden with the help of our practical tips.
PlantsGardening tips for families
Browse our tips on creating a family-friendly garden, for adults and children alike.
PlantsGardening tips for older people. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
There's no need to slow down if you stick with these handy tips for older gardeners.
