10 easy ways to prepare your garden for winter
Gardens need meticulous care in all seasons, and in the run up to winter it is no different
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Image credit: Tim Young/Country Homes and Interiors Credit: Tim Young/Country Homes and Interiors Jobs to do in the garden in September – Maintenance, planting and harvesting
With Autumn approaching and summer almost over, there is plenty to do in the garden to get ahead
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Jobs to do in the garden in August – Pruning, planning and putting your feet up
Here's how to make the most of summer flowers and get ahead for bountiful Autumn harvest
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How to install a water feature – to add life and movement to your garden
A water feature can add life and movement to all kinds of empty spaces
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Image credit: Simon Brown Credit: Simon Brown Hot tubs – everything you need to know about outdoor spas
Enjoy a luxurious, bubbly soak in your very own outdoor spa
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Image credit: Carpetright Credit: Carpetright Artificial grass – everything you need to know
Enjoy a lush green lawn all year round with fabulous faux turf
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Image credit: Robert Sanderson Credit: Robert Sanderson How to use paint in the garden to add a dose of colour and vibrancy
Take your cue from this year’s strongest colour palettes
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Image credit: Annaick Guitteny Credit: Annaick Guitteny How to restore your garden after the cold winter
Expert tips for reviving gardens after the Big Freeze
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Image credit: Mark Bolton Credit: Mark Bolton How to plant climbing roses, clematis, jasmine and other plants
Create a bright and cheerful garden feature with our guide to planting a screen of climbers
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Image credit: Mark Bolton Credit: Mark Bolton Garden landscaping ideas: how to plan and create your perfect garden
Take a look at our Q&A guide on how to transform your outdoor space into the landscape garden of your dreams
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Image credit: Dobbies Credit: Image credit: Dobbies How to make a living plant wall
Dobbies gives us a step-by-step guide to creating living plant walls
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Image credit: dankogreen / flickr Credit: dankogreen / flickr Everything you need to know about Japanese knotweed
The pesky plant with wandering roots could be damaging your home and even stop you from selling your property. Here's our guide on how to detect and remove Japanese knotweed
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Image credit: Dobbies Lawn care tips – great ideas for healthier grass
We've got the advice for getting your lawn trim and lush all year around
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How to grow potatoes – for tasty spuds you'll like
You don't need much space, skill, time or money to grow delicious spuds, so why not give it a go?
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How to make compost – feed your garden for free
Help your garden and the environment with a compos heap. We explain how to make compost that will improve the soil in your borders and veggie plots.
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Allotment ideas for beginners – tips for grow-your-own newbies
To celebrate National Allotment Week, we've put together some tips on preparation and planting for your precious plot.
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How to start a compost pile – feed your garden for free
Help your garden and the environment by creating your own compost heap. The compost you make can be used to improve the soil in your borders, veggie plots and allotment.
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How to clean a BBQ – to keep grime and dirt of your grill all summer long
Put in a few hours’ elbow grease and you’ll be good to go for summer
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Image credit: Simon Whitmore Credit: Simon Whitmore Camping hacks – brilliant tips and tricks for your next trip
Follow these smart tips for a glitch-free camping trip...
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Credit: Colin Poole Clean up your garden with the ultimate garden cleaning kit
These are the hero products you need to get your outside space looking shipshape for summer
