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Gardening Made Simple

Gardening Made Simple
Magazine

Whether you want to liven up your borders, grow your own produce, or create a haven for wildlife, Gardening Made Simple is packed with tips and tricks to help you along the way. In this special edition from the makers of Easy Gardens, you'll find step-by-step guides and expert advice, enabling you to make the most of your outdoor space throughout the year.

Welcome to Gardening MADE SIMPLE

GETTING STARTED

Your guide to getting GREEN FINGERS • As the saying goes, you reap what you sow – but where to start and what to grow?

NATURAL HEALTH SERVICE

GROWING YOUR OWN

Essential GARDEN TOOLS • Ensuring that you have the right equipment to hand will make gardening easier and much more enjoyable

Growing FROM SEEDS • With the right care and conditions, you can grow all manner of plants from seed… and it’s easy on your wallet, too

OUTDOORS

SOWING & GROWING

Growing FROM BULBS • Planting bulbs is an easy way to bring beautiful bursts of colour to your garden from spring to autumn

Planting options

LASAGNE PLANTING

DIRECT PLANTING

CONTAINER PLANTING

Know your SOIL TYPE • The key to a beautiful garden and productive veg plot is maintaining a healthy soil. Use this simple guide to find out how to get the most out of yours

THE ACID TEST

Light and sandy

Peaty soil

FOOLPROOF pruning • There’s more to pruning than chopping everything in sight. Our guide tells you all you need to know

TRIM BACK

Tackling WEEDS • We show you how to get rid of these invaders, and stop them spreading and taking over your flower beds

A MULCHING

TROUBLESOME WEEDS

Fertiliser FOR FREE • Try these simple and cheap methods and learn how to nourish your plants on a budget

How to make comfrey tea

INSTANT FERTILISERS

50 easy plants for FUSS-FREE GARDENING • Hectic lifestyle? Low-maintenance plants are a simple solution, leaving more time to relax in your beautiful plot

ASK THE EXPERTS • Garden designer Catherine Clancy is here to help you make the best use of your outdoor space and solve your late-winter queries

PROJECTS & GUIDES

Your essential guide to COMPOST • Turn your garden waste into a budget-friendly soil improver and help your plants to flourish and thrive as a result

DIY COMPOST

HOW TO… USE A GREENHOUSE • Don’t be afraid to take your growing to the next step with a greenhouse. Here’s everything you need to know

WARM AND PROTECTED

SEASON BY SEASON

CREATE SHADING FOR PLANTS IN SUMMER

DESIGN YOUR perfect border • Garden designer Tabi Jackson Gee lays out six border styles that you can plant in spring to reap the benefits next year

Easy LAWN CARE tips • These essential treatments will keep your grass in good health over winter

How to CHOOSE A TREE • There is a tree to suit every garden. Follow our guide of dos and don’ts to select the perfect specimen for your space

GARDEN TREES

GROW VEG in POTS • You don’t need a huge garden – organic food grower Claire Ratinon shows how to grow a plentiful supply in pots

Tips for success

BEST VEGETABLES TO GROW IN POTS

The beginner’s guide to… NO-DIG GARDENING • The trend for no-dig gardening is really taking off. Let’s get you started…

HOW TO Plant a wildflower MEADOW • You don’t need rolling fields to enjoy the romance of a wildlife-rich meadow. All you need is a small sunny spot in the garden

Step by step

MINI-MEADOW ESSENTIALS

The beginner’s guide to… ECO GARDENING • Small changes make a big difference to your garden’s impact on the...

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  • English