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Get that tropical garden feel with some trompe l'oeil planting

Expert tips on the best hardy exotic plants, with big leaves and layered greenery for an exotic touch

Garden tips for August: a remote watering system and weed strimming

Plus key potager jobs such as planting and harvesting the last summer vegetables

Garden tips for July, from outdoor lounges to homes for rabbits

The best outdoor rugs for patios, sturdy rabbit hutches and what to harvest or sow in your vegetable garden this month

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Best garden lighting and potager tips for June

A stylish rattan lamp and what vegetables to plant and harvest this month

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Woman in sun hat working in raised vegetable garden on a sunny day

How I created a thriving no-dig vegetable garden in France

Reader Evie Eldridge shares her tips on organic gardening

Ripe red cherries growing on a leafy branch in a sunny orchard

Cherries mark the arrival of spring in France

Columnist Sue Adams appreciates the French fervour for the yearly crop

Gardening in 2026: the year of being organised

Manage seeds and maintain tools effectively for a productive year ahead

Several types of courge, arranged on gravel with watering cans.

Pumpkins are for more than just Halloween in France

The autumn vegetable is more than just decoration

Is it possible to rent equipment in France for land clearance?

Mandatory undergrowth clearance should be done before start of summer

Image of woman in greenhouse tending to plants

Gardening tips: How to save money on essential end of summer tasks in France

Landscape architect is full of ideas for tidying up the garden before winter

French garden notes for September

Jobs in the potager, hedge trimming and French gardening boots to buy

Chocolate and coffee-coloured plants for a unique French garden aesthetic

From chocolate-scented cosmos to coffee-hued dahlias, find the perfect plants for your garden

Discover the inspiring journey of a stunning French garden transformation

British couple in Limousin overcame personal challenges to create a sanctuary now open to the public

Is there any gardening work I cannot do in France on a bank holiday?

There are rules on times when certain outside work is permitted

Errors to avoid and how to help wildlife as you get your garden in France ready for spring

Gardening with care can make a big difference at this time of year