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Make a bug boxEncourage helpful insects such as ladybirds, lacewings and bees into your garden by building them their own bug box. Giving them somewhere to shelter or hibernate, this simple to build home is perfect for gardeners who want to look

tender plants under coverSow sweet peas in deep potsGreenhouse2 hoursDiscover how to attract birds into your garden

Make a pebble mosaic pathBrighten up the journey from one end of your garden to the other with these mosaic stepping stones. They're easy to make, and great fun for adults and children alike. Make the stepping stones over a weekend so they've a

Build a compost binStart adding homemade compost to your soil and you'll not only enjoy watching your garden thrive and flourish but you'll also have the satisfaction of seeing your kitchen waste get recycled too. In just five easy steps, we'll show

, courgettes, squashes, cucumbers and melonsWater pots and trays of seedlingsGreenhouse20 minutesFind out how to add colour to your garden

an explosion of flowers the next year.Compost your kitchen and garden wasteTop up water levels in garden ponds if they are getting low Push canes in around tall plants like gladioli and lilies Around the gardenCollect and sow seed from foxglovesTake cuttings

Damp down the greenhouse floor on hot daysWater crops in pots and growing bagsGreenhouse20 minutesLearn how to make decorative lighting for your garden

Make a Christmas wreath Welcome visitors by making a beautiful Christmas wreath with bundles of twigs and evergreen foliage from your own garden. Keep it simple so that it's easy to make and choose tough, resilient foliage so that it will last

Raise new mint plantsIf you're already dreaming about sipping a cool mint julep in your summer garden, now's the time to get your mint plants ready for the job. Take cuttings from established mint plants to keep the drinks tray supplied all summer

lawn and help keep it looking its best.Replenish gravel and grit mulches around alpine plantsPut slug barrier products around the tender new shootsDig plenty of compost into heavy clay soilsAround the gardenSprinkle granular fertiliser round roses