Want to get growing but not quite sure where to start? Our ‘How to’ guides cover a wide range of gardening topics and tasks, from sowing and mowing, to hedges and edges. Follow our handy tips and simple step-by-step instructions and get your garden thriving.
How to plant a hanging basket
How to water containers
How to plant up a container
How to help a poorly houseplant
How to plant bulbs in a pot
How to repot a plant
How to plant a shrub
How to plant a tree
How to plant bulbs in grass
How to plant a climber
How to mow a lawn
How to create a lawn edge
How to maintain lawn edges
How to sow seeds indoors
How to sow seeds outdoors
How to sow a wildflower patch
How to make a raised bed
How to choose healthy plants
How to stake a tree
How to plan a border
How to create a border
How to green your grey front garden
How to mulch with organic matter
How to tie-in climbers
How to weed a bed
How to prune a tree
How to trim a hedge
How to garden safely
How to make your own potting mix
How to deal with garden waste
How to reuse spent compost
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911±¬ÁÏ is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.