Latest advice
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I'm a gardening editor and these are the plants I'm cutting back in October for healthier, more lush growth next spring
Pruning these plants in autumn will encourage stronger growth and healthier plants
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This is when you should prune your climbing hydrangea if you want it to flower again next year
Don't trim your plant out of season...
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Kitchen extensions made easy
From start to finish, this is how to turn a small, cramped kitchen into the hub of your home
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Green manures hold the key to healthy soil and bumper crops – and now is your last chance to sow them before winter
They're a must!
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Ladybirds are swarming homes across the UK this October – these 6 scents will safely keep them outside
You may have noticed a sudden influx of ladybirds - this is how to keep them out of your home
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For a fruit tree that thrives in your garden, you need to learn about rootstocks
They're the most important part of the tree!
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Is it worth buying a food steamer? I've boiled my veggies for 10 years, and last week started using a steamer – here's why I'll never go back
A tiered food steamer is the appliance my kitchen has been missing – here's why I'll never go back to boiling my vegetables again
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This is how deep you should be planting your daffodil bulbs – don't spoil next year’s blooms!
Follow this rule of thumb
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This laundry mode dehumidifier is the secret to a fresher, faster-drying washing load – and it's £30 off right now
A simple yet effective model for drying laundry indoors in autumn/winter...
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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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This hack will prevent condensation build-up on your windows – and it won’t cost you a penny!
And what to do if your house is too old to take advantage of it
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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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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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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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We added a heat pump to our extension – here's what I've learned after 6 months
It doesn't work like a boiler, but that's not a bad thing
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I wasted so much money on the wrong winter duvet – this is the one thing I wish I had known before buying one
How to avoid the same mistake I made
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Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first
Countless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project
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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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When to stop feeding indoor plants before winter arrives
It's sooner than you'd think
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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 prune blackberries – and train them for easy harvesting next year
Guarantee heaps of berries every year
