Garden advice
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How to store dahlia tubers before the frost reduces them to blackened tatters
Want showy flowers year after year? It's time to learn how to store dahlia tubers
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How to prepare raised beds for winter – 5 ways to preserve them, from mulching to sowing cover crops
Keep them in tip-top shape until next spring
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When to cut back rudbeckia - the date to remember if you have black-eyed Susans in your garden
You have two options to choose from
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How to repot an orchid without killing it - in 6 simple steps
You should add this task to your to-do list every two to three years
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How to care for tradescantia – it's so easy, provided you follow these rules
This fast-growing trailing houseplant is sure to catch the eye
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The best shrubs for full sun – grow these plants in a sunny spot to unleash their full potential
These shrubs thrive in the sunshine
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Are fruit trees better in pots or the ground? Here’s what the experts say
This is what you need to do to make fruit trees work in a container garden…
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How to work out when to cut back your garden shrubs to keep them healthy and thriving
Timing is everything
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How to propagate tradescantia – even if you're a complete gardening beginner
It's one of the easiest plants to propagate
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Monty Don is telling us to sow sweet peas this month – it's the key to stronger flowers that last longer
If you're wondering when to sow sweet peas, Monty Don has the answer...
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How to grow carrots - ditch the supermarket and grow your own in 6 simple steps
Who needs to buy carrots when you can just grow your own?
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Overwintering begonias – simple steps to ensure your plants bloom again next year
An easy guide
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How to grow sage for an aromatic evergreen addition to your herb garden
Essential for Halloween rituals and Christmas stuffing alike, this Mediterranean herb is fantastically versatile
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Overwintering geraniums is easy, if you follow these simple steps
'Tis the season to start overwintering geraniums...
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These are the best fruit trees for a small garden, say gardening experts – and what to look out for when buying them
Tight on space? There's a fruit tree for that...
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Experts recommend adding chilli powder to your bird feeder this winter - here's why it's an easy pest deterrent hack
Let birds rule to roost when it comes to your bird feeder this winter
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How to overwinter dahlias the Monty Don way – the best methods to ensure successful blooms next year
A complete guide to overwintering dahlias
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How to install a shed to ensure a durable and dry space that looks good, too
Our expert guide to adding storage to the garden
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Gardening experts reveal the one thing you need to do to prep your artificial grass for winter
Artificial grass may be easy to maintain, but that doesn't mean it requires no maintenance at all
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How to attract bats to your garden this autumn as a natural pest control method
Robins and ladybirds might get better press, but bats are a boon to gardens, too...
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Should you remove leaves from your lawn? Yes, but there are some exceptions that will benefit your garden
It’s a divisive topic
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Experts reveal the 5 things you should never put in your compost bin - and you're probably guilty of a few
Have you fallen foul to these common compost mistakes?
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How to grow Chilean guava for a beautiful evergreen with surprisingly delicious berries
Pretty flowers and tasty fruit on a hardy shrub? No wonder gardeners have fallen for Chilean guava...
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When to prune choisya for a healthy evergreen shrub that's full of sweetly scented blooms
This is the time to get your secateurs ready
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Can you sow grass seed in November? Experts warn that you might be too late - unless you follow these 4 steps
Sowing grass seed in November is tricky but not impossible
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Best shrubs for pots – 6 top picks for beautiful blooms and foliage, recommended by gardening experts
Looking for container inspiration? These are the shrubs you need to try
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Should you deadhead buddleja? Experts warn that missing this vital step could spell disaster for your garden (and your neighbour’s)
We love buddleja as much as the next guy, but it comes with its challenges
