Garden advice
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I made my own festive hanging basket and it's the easiest outdoor Christmas upgrade to add the perfect finishing touchBring 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 expertThey'll keep coming back for this tasty treat
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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive seasonA few unusual ones in here...
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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it soundsThis 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 gardenKeep 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 welcomeFamiliar 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 wrongBattling 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 gardenGet started before they enter hibernation
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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 winterThey make fabulously vibrant cut flower arrangements
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Yes, Christmas lights *can* burn your plants – buy this type to minimise any damageThe 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 senseTender 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 frostsKeep 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 soundsCan 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’tYou need to make this very important check in wet weather
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Gardeners are being warned against putting wet leaves in this 1 place – it could cost you a flourishing garden next yearIt's an easy mistake to make
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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 thinkThuggish 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 whyKeep 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 easilyLight 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 springLooking 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 winterPerk 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 byNot 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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Now's your last chance to plant amaryllis bulbs for beautiful festive blooms on Christmas Day, garden experts warnThe clock's ticking!
