Garden advice
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Avoid pruning your trees at these critical times or risk harming your garden
Pruning is important, sure, but you’ll regret doing it at the wrong time…
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What to prune in October – trim these plants now to protect them from winter damage
Get there before the cold weather does!
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I'm a gardens editor and this is why I never clear every leaf outdoors in autumn
Step away from the leaf blower...
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What I’m planting up now in my containers to add some stunning autumnal colour
Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden
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5 bird-feeding plants that Sarah Raven swears by – keep wildlife well-fed over the colder months
Fill the hungry gap!
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When to plant allium bulbs in pots – experts say right now if you want beautiful, striking displays in spring
Act now for stunning spring blooms
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This October lawn care mistake can wreck your grass and damage your mower
Keep an eye on the weather...
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Your geraniums will be a lot healthier next year if you do this one thing
Don't overlook this autumn task
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A messy garden could cost you an unlimited fine – the key rules legal experts say you need to know
There are some instances where a messy garden could land you in trouble...
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The 7 best spring bulbs for shade – plant these blooms now
You don't need a sunny garden for these bulbs!
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10 plants to propagate in September – take these cuttings now for free plants
It's one of the best-kept gardening secrets...
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This is one of the best winter pot displays I've ever seen – and a cabbage is the surprise star!
These are the five plants to go for
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5 flowering plants you can collect seeds from right now to fill your summer garden with bold blooms for free
It's one of the most fun garden tasks, too
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The bulb lasagne trick I swear by for lots of spring blooms
It’s the hack that promises staggered continuous spring bulbs, but how easy is a bulb lasagne really?
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Experts say mulching with pine cones can help keep cats from digging in your beds
Pine cone mulch is having a moment on Instagram, but does it keep curious cats at bay?
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This is the best way to harvest and cure pumpkins so they last until Halloween
Keep them fresh!
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The surprising rose planting tip I only learned after years of gardening – you can plant them right now!
Here’s why I will be planting my roses now
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7 things I always bring indoors before the first frost
Protect your plants, furniture and accessories from the first frost
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How to grow fuchsias for masses of fairy-tale blooms – 5 key steps for guaranteed success
They're one of my favourites!
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How to prune climbing roses for abundant flowering next summer
Expert tips for trimming, supporting and training
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Best evergreen plants for borders – 5 winter bloomers and foliage staples that will brighten up the colder months
Freshen up your winter border!
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Aeration is a crucial lawn care task this month – but this method will bag you better results
It could solve your garden drainage problems
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5 destructive plant diseases to watch out for in September – and the best ways to protect your garden
Spot, treat and prevent plant diseases this month
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Experts are warning gardeners about this year’s ‘false autumn’ – and say these tips will keep your plants healthy
See your garden through to 'actual' autumn!
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The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do instead to achieve brilliant spring blooms
Don’t make these mistakes if you want a bright and beautiful display of spring flowers
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How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 4 methods wildlife experts use to protect bulbs for a spring garden bursting with colour
Quite often, it's not your bulbs foxes are after...
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Where to buy spring bulbs – the best places to shop for reliable favourites and unique bloomers
I'm a gardens editor, and these are my favourite places to buy spring bulbs
