Advices Archive | October 2025

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October 31st
- Don't plant these invasive bulbs in your garden, warn experts – they'll take over in no time, and are a nightmare to get rid of!
October 30th
- How to grow honeyberries – they’re one of the easiest fruits to grow, but hardly anyone knows it!
October 29th
- What to do with peonies in autumn to guarantee they return bigger and better next year – protect them with these easy winter-proofing tips
- Don't buy more herbs – you can divide these ones in autumn and double your plants for free
- 4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – add these low-maintenance varieties for striking texture and colour over the colder months
October 28th
- This £44.99 leaf vacuum sucks up wet leaves and makes brilliant mulch to prep my garden for winter
- I stopped my container plants from waterlogging with these simple, money-saving DIYs – they will winter-proof your potted plants for free
- I’m a gardens editor who *loves* tulips – these are the 5 varieties I’ve got my eye on this year, from classic favourites to unique fringed blooms
October 27th
- Yes, you can grow a fruit tree in clay soil – but only if you follow these 4 steps
October 25th
- Where to plant fruit trees for huge, delicious harvests every year – we've broken down the ideal spot and soil type
October 24th
- I didn’t realise these 3 home decor choices were increasing my heating bills – I'm changing them ASAP to save money this winter
October 23rd
- How to grow mulberries for masses of delicious fruit – they're one of the lowest-maintenance fruit trees out there!
October 22nd
- Wind-rock is the biggest problem your roses will face over winter – it can be deadly, but it's easy to avoid when you know how
October 21st
- What to do with roses in autumn – 5 essential tasks to ensure healthy, bouncy blooms next year
October 20th
- 5 reasons your peace lily's leaves are turning brown and how to fix the problem asap
- 5 unusual fruits to grow in your garden for unique but delicious harvests – from hybrid berries to fairytale currants
- How I transformed my front porch for under £150 – 3 smart choices I made to give it a fresh and practical makeover
October 19th
- How to prune roses in autumn – and which types to avoid trimming if you want them to flower next year
- Interior experts reveal the secret formula for designing a calm and restful bedroom – it's all about the 'rule of three'
October 18th
- How to choose the right portable air conditioner for your home – size, power and noise explained
October 17th
- 3 reasons your prayer plant leaves are curling, and the best way to fix them according to house plant experts
- 1 thing you need to add to your hydrangeas right now to help them survive the cold - this year it's more important than ever
- How to grow goji berries for delicious, vitamin-packed harvests – they're the superfood I think needs more attention, and they're really easy to care for
October 16th
- When to cut new grass from seed – this is how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow
- Designing four kitchens taught me these surprising lessons about lighting – how to go from harsh shadows to golden glow
October 15th
- How to stop condensation in a windowless bathroom once and for all – these simple expert tips will prevent mould and damp developing
- This is the best time to cut agapanthus back for big blooms next year, according to its type
October 14th
- I'm a gardening editor and these are the plants I'm cutting back in October for healthier, more lush growth next spring
- When to prune climbing hydrangeas – because striking at the wrong time can spoil next year’s blooms!
October 13th
- Kitchen extensions made easy
- Green manures hold the key to healthy soil, bumper crops and winter protection – here's why you should sow them now
October 11th
- Ladybirds are swarming homes across the UK this October – these 6 scents will safely keep them outside
- Before you buy a fruit tree, you need to learn about rootstocks – they're the key to finding a tree that thrives in your garden
- Do you need a food steamer? I thought they were a waste of valuable kitchen space until I actually tried one
October 10th
- This is how deep you should be planting your daffodil bulbs – because getting it wrong can spoil next year’s blooms!
October 8th
- If your washing never seems to dry well indoors, this dehumidifier is the one I'd buy
October 7th
- I didn't realise drying laundry indoors could cause mould – here's how experts say you can avoid this happening in your home
October 6th
- When to plant fruit trees – this window will get bare-root and container-grown trees off to the best possible start
October 5th
- The 2 mistakes you should never make with hydrangeas in autumn
- This hack will prevent condensation build-up on your windows – and it won’t cost you a penny!
October 4th
- What to do with hydrangeas in the autumn – 5 essential tasks for healthy blooms next year
- The window for trimming your hedges is almost over – here's what you need to know about pruning in October
October 3rd
- These vegetable roots could hold the key to richer soil next year – and all you need to do is leave them alone!
October 2nd
- What to prune in October – trim these plants now to protect them from winter damage
October 1st
- How I create vibrant autumn colour in containers – my go-to plants and how to mix them
- 5 bird-feeding plants that Sarah Raven swears by – they'll keep wildlife well-fed over the colder months