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Beginner gardening guides
Published: Tuesday, 12 December 2023 at 11:33 am
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All gardeners were beginners at some point. If you’ve taken on a garden for the first time, want to start growing fruit and vegetables or house plants, or finally want to make your outside space somewhere nice to spend your time, we’ve got you covered. Browse our collection of features on how to get to know your space, combine plants, create winning container displays and learn the different types of plants you might be growing. You’ll also find a useful jargon buster, which will help you understand what other gardeners are talking about – you won’t be a beginner for long.
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Gardening 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.
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Gardening for beginners - Planting styles
Get inspiration from the different planting styles, including cottage, prairie, jungle, wildlife and more.
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Gardening 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.
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Gardening 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.
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Gardening 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.
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Gardening for beginners: combining plants
Follow our garden design advice on combining plants in beds and borders.
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Gardening for beginners: how to plant
Get your plants off to a fine start, with expert advice on soil preparation and planting depth.
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Gardening for beginners: how to care for your garden
We take you through the essentials of maintaining a new or inherited garden.
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Gardening for beginners: container gardening
Find out how to create the best possible conditions for plants growing in pots and containers.
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Gardening for beginners: jargon buster
Browse our jargon buster to discover the meanings behind some of the most commonly used garden terms.
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Gardening for beginners: problem solving
Learn how to deal with common garden problems quickly and efficiently.
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Gardening 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.
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Gardening for beginners - 10 tips
New to gardening? Browse our list of growing tips to get you started
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How 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.
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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
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The best cordless tool systems in 2025
Looking for a cordless gardening tool system? Read our comprehensive guide then browse our pick of the very best, from budget to premium models.
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Dealing with drought in the garden
Follow our drought-busting tips on coping with hot, dry weather.
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What to do if your council garden waste collections have stopped
We share ways to deal with green waste, including how to make compost.
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New Year action plan
Get the New Year off to the best possible start in your garden, with our jobs checklist.
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10 gardening mistakes to avoid
Save both time and money by following these practical tips for gardeners.
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Gardening 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.
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Gardening tips for families
Browse our tips on creating a family-friendly garden, for adults and children alike.
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Gardening 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.
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Tips for time-poor gardeners. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Short on time? Keep the garden looking good by following these time-saving tips.
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