Garden advice
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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
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What to do with peonies in autumn to guarantee they return bigger and better next year
Love your peonies? Then you need to follow these essential autumn care tips…
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Herbs to lift and divide in autumn to give you a batch of new plants for free
Dividing herbs is quick and easy to do and you'll be rewarded with new plants to boost your herb patch
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4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – these low-maintenance varieties add striking texture and colour
They're perfect for the colder months
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I stopped my container plants from waterlogging with these simple, money-saving DIYs – they will winter-proof your potted plants for free
Provide drainage and weather protection for your garden planters using pot feet - make your own with these easy ideas
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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
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Yes, you can grow a fruit tree in clay soil – but only if you follow these 4 steps
They're key to strong, healthy growth
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Where to plant fruit trees for huge, delicious harvests every year – the ideal spot and soil type
Can you find a place that fits the bill?
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This spiral spring bulb hack is perfect for a tabletop – it looks great even before it flowers!
It promises a beautiful indoor display in spring
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The one autumn garden job I never forget to do before Bonfire Night as a gardens editor – it could save hedgehogs' lives
This cute garden project is well worth your time ahead of 5th November...
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How to grow mulberries for masses of delicious fruit – they're one of the lowest-maintenance fruit trees out there!
They're *so* easy to look after
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I’m a gardens editor, and these are the 5 autumn mulching mistakes I’ll never make again
Avoid these autumn mulching mistakes for a healthier, happier garden come spring…
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Wind-rock is the biggest problem your roses will face over winter
Protect your plants until spring arrives
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Don't neglect your roses this autumn – 5 essential tasks to ensure healthy, bouncy blooms next year
Your autumn checklist to help your roses flourish
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5 unusual fruits to grow in your garden for unique but delicious harvests
They're on my wishlist!
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How to prune roses in autumn – and which types to avoid trimming
Keep it light!
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5 showstopping flowering trees for small gardens – enjoy beautiful spring and summertime displays
Petite cherries, unusual magnolias and more
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One thing you need to add to your hydrangeas right now to help them survive the cold, according to garden experts
Get your hydrangeas ready for the winter months ahead
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How to grow goji berries for delicious, vitamin-packed harvests – it's surprisingly easy!
Harvest your own superfood
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As a garden editor, I swear by these are 4 ways to prepare your lawn for winter to stop it from turning into a boggy mess
Your lawn doesn't have to look like the spot where Artax succumbed to the Swamp of Sadness; just winter-proof it...
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When to cut new grass from seed – how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow
Look at the length, not the calendar!
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This is the best time to cut agapanthus back for big blooms next year
It depends on the type...
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I'm a gardening editor and these are the plants I'm cutting back in October for healthier, more lush growth next spring
Pruning these plants in autumn will encourage stronger growth and healthier plants
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This is when you should prune your climbing hydrangea if you want it to flower again next year
Don't trim your plant out of season...
