Gardening for Beginners

It's easy to grow your own fruit and vegetables or hanging baskets that are full of colour - so why not give it a try? View the links below to find loads of gardening hints and tips for beginners. We've stripped out all the jargon and have even included a Glossary of Gardening Terms to make things even simple.

How to gardening guides

Whether you are new to gardening or have a wealth of experience, our handy ‘how to garden’ section is packed with articles and video guides

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Seed Sowing and Growing

This guide to germinating seeds has been designed to both widen and enhance the pleasure and success you get from growing your own flowers and vegetables from seed.

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Tomato Selector guide

If you're not sure what type of tomato you want to grow and are a bit overwhelmed with the huge range available then use our easy tomato selector guide

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Vegetable seed sowing guide

What can I sow? When can I sow it? Where can I sow it? This straight-forward chart is great for beginner gardeners interested in growing their own vegetables.

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Easy to grow flower plants and seeds

Create a riot of colour with these easy to grow flowers - no gardening experience needed, these beauties almost take care of themselves!

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Glossary of Gardening Terms

As a beginner, it's good to seek advice on gardening, but understanding all the terms can be tricky; our Glossary of Terms can make things easier.

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Potato selector guide

Interested in growing potatoes but confused? Our potato selector guide has been designed to help you choose which variety to grow, based on your culinary needs.

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Fruit rootstock guide

When buying fruit trees online you will often see a rootstock described by a name or code such as M27. This can be particularly important when deciding what sized tree is most suitable for you...

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Seed germination problems?

If you're having trouble getting your seeds to germinate or your seedlings don't survive, our handy guide is here to help! Get advice from the experts on how to get great results...

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