Garden advice
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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
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Your Christmas lights could be causing a harmful ‘false dawn' effect for birds
3 crucial tips from wildlife experts
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How to make a Christmas dinner for birds – the festive treats wildlife experts are adding to their bird feeder on the big day
The do's and don'ts of festive bird feeding
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These are the best things to feed birds in winter, according to wildlife experts
High-energy foods are key
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These are the best ways to provide wildlife with warmth and shelter over the winter months
Turn your garden into a winter retreat for animals
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Garden experts want you to make a Christmas wreath out of a potato – I promise you, we’ve not lost our minds
Stay with us, the results look fabulous...
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Your birth month has a rose – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it successfully in your garden
What’s your birth month rose? Here's the meaning behind each bloom, as well as how to grow them
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Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026
It's delicious and can be planted right now
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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
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What gardeners really want for Christmas – experts share the gardening gifts they are giving (and hoping to receive)
'Tis the season to be jolly, so make sure everyone has a smile on their face with these genuinely excellent gift ideas...
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Can you plant tulip bulbs up until Christmas? The planting window is about to close if you want a stunning display come spring
It's not too late to make your tulip dreams a reality, so long as you follow these rules...
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The best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers that provide food and shelter
Build birds and insects the perfect winter menu
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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touch
Bring some festive colour and cheer to your front garden with an easy DIY hanging basket
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The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expert
They'll keep coming back for this tasty treat
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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
This simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet
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Monty Don reveals his favourite Christmas tree variety – and his expert tip for choosing the best one
'Tis the season to be confused about Christmas trees, but this is how to tell the most popular varieties apart
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These birds could use a helping hand over the winter months – how to get them to feel safe in your garden
Keep an eye out for these 5 visitors...
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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome
Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more
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5 ways to stop your Christmas tree from dropping its needles straight away – this is where you're going wrong
Battling with a Christmas tree that won't stop dropping needles? Here are potential causes and what to do to stop it
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Now is the perfect time to build a frog house – it'll attract nature's best slug-busters to your garden
Get started before they enter hibernation
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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
