Garden
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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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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season
A few unusual ones in here...
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Clodagh McKenna’s festive decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my home this Christmas
The celebrity chef has created a cosy wonderland
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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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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December
Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…
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These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no time
Cut the faff!
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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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Poinsettias may be a Christmas classic, but these expert-approved festive houseplants are the real stars of the season
Plant experts share their festive favourites
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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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I’ve found the best gift for bird-lovers – this smart feeder has a built-in camera so you can watch and identify birds from your phone
It's on sale right now!
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Shirlie Kemp has decorated her greenhouse for Christmas, and the result is magical – it’s a joyous trend every gardener should try this festive season
This could be the best Christmas decorating idea yet
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Tom Kerridge swears by these 3 gadgets for winter BBQs – and they all cost less than £25
It's convinced me to get my BBQ out of the shed
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This clever sensor gave my house plants a 'voice' so I'll never forget to water them again – it's a genius Christmas gift for plant parents
It'll keep your plants happy all year-round
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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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There's still time to plant paperwhite bulbs for daffodils that flower at Christmas
Don't miss the window!
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Yes, Christmas lights *can* burn your plants – buy this type to minimise any damage
The 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 sense
Tender plants dislike cold, frosty weather as much as we do
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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor
The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant
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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 frosts
Keep an eye on the forecast!
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7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer when it’s grey and gloomy outside
Plant experts share their favourite plants that will thrive over the winter months
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I added these 4 ‘unkillable’ houseplants to my home – and yes, they lived up to the hype!
Accidental plant murderers, rejoice; I've done the research and these houseplants are made for you…
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Gardeners are sticking plastic forks in their veg patches – and no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
Can this method keep your plants safe over winter?
