Garden
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When to plant fruit trees – this window will get them off to the best possible start
It's almost time!
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The 2 mistakes you should never make with hydrangeas in autumn
Avoiding these common errors will keep your blooms healthy and full of colour come spring
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What to do with hydrangeas in the autumn – 5 essential tasks for healthy blooms next year
Your autumn checklist for happy, healthy hydrangeas
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The window for trimming your hedges is almost over – what you need to know
Don't miss the boat!
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These vegetable roots could hold the key to richer soil next year
Just leave them alone!
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5 plants that will protect your garden from stormy weather, according to garden experts
Do you have any of these plants in your garden ahead of Storm Amy?
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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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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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This is the most productive crop Sarah Raven has ever grown – and it looks beautiful in the garden
You can grow the rainbow with this one!
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Your houseplants could be slowing down your WiFi by 40% – experts explain why, and how to fix it
Boost your speed without sacrificing your plants
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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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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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When to stop feeding indoor plants before winter arrives
It's sooner than you'd think
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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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You'd never guess this tiny garden shed is hiding a full-sized DIY workshop
Cuprinol's shed of the year is a masterclass in clever small space design
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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 prune blackberries – and train them for easy harvesting next year
Guarantee heaps of berries every year
