Garden advice
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Birds will flock to your garden if you plant these berry-bearing shrubs and trees - they'll also add a welcome pop of winter colour
Attract birds to your garden with colourful berry-bearing varieties that will keep them fed through the cold winter months
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7 cold-loving, low-maintenance plants I grow as a florist to fill my home with vases of colourful flowers over winter
They make fabulously vibrant cut flower arrangements
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Yes, Christmas lights *can* burn your plants – buy this type to minimise any damage
The safest and most hazardous options
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Gardeners are being urged to place bottles of warm water in their garden this November – it actually makes perfect sense
Tender plants dislike cold, frosty weather as much as we do
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The one thing you should never feed birds in winter (no matter what anyone tells you)
Experts have warned it’s a major winter bird-feeding mistake...
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Can you plant wildflower seeds in November? Here's when it works (and when to wait until spring)
There are a lot of mixed messages around the best time to plant wildflower seeds. So, is November too late?
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The four-degree rule will protect your plants from this month's frosts
Keep an eye on the forecast!
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Gardeners are sticking plastic forks in their veg patches – and no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
Can this method keep your plants safe over winter?
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Gardeners are being urged to check their bird feeders before it rains – birds could be put in danger if you don’t
You need to make this very important check in wet weather
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My neighbour's tree covers my front path in leaves every autumn – I asked experts whose responsibility it is to clear it up
Garden rake at the ready
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5 invasive trees you should never plant in your garden, no matter how pretty they look – experts say they'll take over faster than you think
Thuggish and thoroughly tricky to keep on top of, these are the trees that experts urge gardeners to avoid planting
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Experts are urging homeowners to put banana skins in their gardens this November - here's why
Keep hold of those banana skins for a natural garden boost
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I want my garden to glow for Christmas so I asked the experts how to light my trees properly and easily
Light your outdoor trees ready for the festive season
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The 5 lawn care tasks gardeners must not ignore in November if you want a lush lawn next spring
Looking after your grass now will reap big rewards in the spring
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Cold-loving plants that thrive in frost and low temperatures – and they'll add a pop of colour to your front garden and window boxes all winter
Perk up faded pots and planters with these cold-weather favourites that will bring colour to your garden all winter long
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Perennials you should never plant together if you want to avoid a gardening disaster – it's a secret rule all pro gardeners abide by
Not all perennial plants play nicely; avoid these pairings at all costs…
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When to prune gooseberries for healthy plants and plenty of fruit – don't jump the gun!
This window will bag you the most fruit next year
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There's still time to plant your spring bulbs – but get them in the ground before the window closes!
Get there before the weather does!
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I'm a gardening expert and I keep my vegetable garden growing all year round by planting these crops in autumn – they're delicious and easy to grow!
As the temperatures drop, I’m not planning on slowing down in the garden!
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3 plants you shouldn't prune this autumn – trimming these shrubs and trees will cause more harm than good
It's too warm!
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This is how to tidy your garden without disturbing the wildlife that lives there
Be mindful of the local wildlife when you're clearing up your garden this autumn
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This November hydrangea mistake could cost you next year's flowers – don't ruin a hard-earned display
Put those secateurs away!
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I just learned these 4 things about robot lawn mowers and I think they're going to be *big* next year
These are some of my favourite features
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Robins, bees and butterflies will flock to your garden if you plant this spring bulb – now is the best time to plant it
Your garden will thank you for this beautiful bloom
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7 invasive bulbs you should never plant in your garden – they seem harmless, but they're a nightmare to get rid of!
Save yourself some trouble!
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I’m a garden editor, and I swear by Monty Don’s tip for overwintering tropical plants – with one exception
Monty Don is pretty strict on what we need to do to help our tropical plants survive the winter, but there is an exception to the rule…
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How to grow honeyberries – they’re one of the easiest fruits to grow, but hardly anyone knows it!
Enjoy an effortless crop of fruits
