Garden advice
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5 plants to cut back hard in midwinter for better growth, flowers and fruit
More is *more* if you want abundant displays this year
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The everyday garden tidy-ups and jobs you don't think twice about doing could be harming birds, hedgehogs and other creatures without you knowing
Every leaf you sweep, every stem you break... they'll be watching you
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5 things people with a low-maintenance vegetable garden always have
Your veg patch cheat sheet!
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7 sweet-smelling flowering shrubs to fill your winter garden with scent and colour when nothing else is blooming
Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties
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7 early flowering plants that will brighten up a bleak January garden with mood-boosting colour
Add colour and texture by planting up these varieties
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‘Cheap’ filler ingredients in bird feed are harming your garden birds – ingredient red flags to look out for, according to wildlife experts
If you love feeding the birds that visit your garden, this is an important message for you
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Don't throw out your old towels! This is the creative way gardeners are reusing them to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
Don't toss that threadbare bath towel! It could become a cosy winter home for birds, hedgehogs, and bugs alike...
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How I built a mini pond in my garden using just a bucket (and why you should, too)
All you need is a bucket and a dream to help wildlife in your own garden…
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It's so important that you *don't* prune these plants in midwinter – it could cost you this year's flowers
These are the five types to avoid
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Experts say you must do these important garden jobs now to prevent more damage to your plants before the next cold snap
Here's what to do before snow and frost hits, plus how to minimise and repair any damage caused by bad weather
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4 climbing plants to prune in January for healthy growth and even more flowers this year
Trim these climbers back now
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7 plants you should take hardwood cuttings from in January to fill your garden with plants for free
It's a simple technique
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This unusual flower looks exactly like a Demogorgon – and yes, Stranger Things fans, it is possible to grow one here in the UK
There are a few things to know before you get started, though
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5 easy winter wildlife projects to do with the kids that support birds, bugs and hedgehogs (all approved by my own toddler!)
It may be cold outside, but that doesn’t mean we can’t do our bit for wildlife this winter…
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‘Winter weather is a flavour upgrade’ for some vegetables, say experts – but you'll need to know when to step in
Sweeter carrots, velvety parsnips...
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Meet the unexpected 'it' flower of 2026 - here's why its 'stunning, vibrant blooms' are set to become this year's garden border hero
We genuinely never saw this gardening trend coming…
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The biggest risk to newly planted trees in January is also the cuddliest, but they can wreak havoc on young trees
Here's how to spot rabbit damage – and nip it in the bud!
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5 flowers to sow indoors in January for an early flush of blooms – get a head start on the growing season!
Sweet peas, snapdragons and more
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I just found the ultimate cheat code for guaranteeing a beautiful blooming window box all year round, with almost no effort
It's perfect for novice gardeners
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What to do with your old Christmas tree to help wildlife over winter - these easy ways to reuse it in your garden will help your garden visitors long after December
Recycle your old Christmas tree in the garden and it could provide the local wildlife with a place to shelter, roost or feed when it's cold
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Winter cuttings don't have to be hard! These ones practically grow themselves and they'll save you money come spring
It may sometimes feel like we are short of gardening jobs in the winter months, but if your green fingers are starting to itch, cuttings could be the answer!
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3 reasons you should plant a tree this winter
All the benefits of adding a new tree to your garden when it’s cold outside
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The wildlife-friendly jobs I'm doing before it turns icy – they are low-effort but will really help out your garden visitors this winter
Look out for the local birds and wildlife in your garden before the winter sets in
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Yes, you can compost your Christmas tree – but do this first if you want it to break down properly
It makes a brilliant base if you get it right
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This simple winter planter is how I'm adding colour and life to my garden in January
Adding cold-weather favourites to winter planters will brighten up the garden no end when the weather is gloomy
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The 5-7-9 rule could squirrel-proof your bird feeder – here's what the numbers mean
'It makes a big difference both to the wellbeing of birds'
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Don’t bin your pine needles this winter – 3 ways to reuse dropped Christmas tree needles in your garden
Christmas tree shedding quicker than you can say, 'O Tanenbaum'? Here's how to put those pine needles to good use
