Whether you're a green-fingered grower or stricken with black thumb, we can all use a little helping hand in the garden from time to time, and these age-old tips have been tried and tested across the decades.

Handed down from our grandparents' generation, we've rounded up the best hacks for planting, pruning, and pest control to help you create a beautiful, blooming outside space. Click or scroll through for advice from the experts...