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What you should do to your garden in France in spring

Weeding, pruning, sowing, preparing the lawn…here is how to welcome sunnier days

Now is the time for people in France to ‘scarify’ their lawn

The practice, which should be done twice a year, enables the grass to thrive

Only a few days left to trim garden hedges in France or risk a fine

Some areas ban the practice, with the recommended no-trim period lasting until August

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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

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Festive presents to give to gardeners in France

Sarah Beattie has plenty of Christmas gifts to make horticulturalists happy

Garden waste disposal is free in Dordogne until November 9

Seven Dordogne déchèteries are offering green waste drops that do not count towards residents’ total

‘They eat everything’: New type of invasive ant spreading in France

The insects can be particularly difficult to get rid of, and were first spotted in France in 2017

Open Gardens France: Vibrant borders and crisp hedges in Mayenne

After two years clearing rubbish and brambles, Edward Moss and David Marsh delight in sharing their ‘garden rooms’