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Best of British: Why roses and strawberries are two of our garden greats

Wednesday, July 17, 2019 Debbie McMorran

Debbie has a rose bed underneath her sitting room window. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Roses and strawberries are British garden classics, says columnist Debbie McMorran. Here's why she loves them so.

From aphids to earwigs, here's how to keep garden pests at bay this summer

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Greenfly is just one of more than 500 different species of aphid in Britain. Picture: iStock/PA

Secret garden: How to make your outside space as private as possible

Thursday, June 20, 2019

A well planned garden can help keep nosy neighbours at bay. Picture: iStock/PA

The pick of the bunch: the joy of cut flowers

Monday, June 17, 2019

Debbie loves to display flowers from her garden in her home. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Made in Chelsea: Inside this year's flower show

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

The Greenfingers Charity Garden, designed by Kate Gould. Picture: Debbie McMorran

Keeping it in the family: The joy of gardening, whatever your age

Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Hertfordshire Gardens Trust worked with Tanners Wood School and their enthusiastic early years teacher. Picture: Tanners Wood School

Why this 'early spring' is great for gardeners

Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Debbie's loving seeing the daffodils in full bloom. Picture: Getty

So sustainable: How to be a more eco-friendly gardener

Monday, February 4, 2019

There are many things you can change to make yourself a more environmentally-friendly gardener. Picture: Getty

These are the garden trends you need to look out for this year

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Fake lawns are so 2019. Picture: Getty

10 perfect Valentine gifts for garden lovers

Wednesday, January 30, 2019

This pink suet heart for birds costs £4.99, birdfood.co.uk. Picture: CJ Wildlife/PA

The white fantastic: The first snowdrops mean spring is on its way

Monday, January 14, 2019

The white stuff: snowdrop season has arrived. Picture: Getty

'Pot or not?'... and other big Christmas tree questions

Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Artificial trees are

Ready, set, prune: Tips for getting your garden winter-ready

Monday, November 12, 2018

Keeping on top of leaf-gathering will make it a less daunting task in the long term. Picture: Getty

Rain, rain, go away: What the wet weather means for our gardens

Monday, October 15, 2018

The leaves are falling, as is the rain. Picture: Getty

All about autumn: From edging to hedge-trimming, this is what you need to do in the garden this month

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Planting bulbs has been Debbie's favourite job in the garden for as long as she can remember. Picture: Getty

Fields of gold: Enjoying what's left of sunflower season

Thursday, August 23, 2018

Heliotropism in action: Sunflowers grow facing towards sunlight

Be water wise: Ways to help your garden grow

Monday, July 23, 2018

If you have plants in a greenhouse they are at risk of overheating whilst it's so hot. Picture: Getty

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