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How to get your garden ready for winter – 8 tasks to add to your list before the first frost arrives
Get your garden into gear before temperatures drop
By Sophie King
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The best mulch for vegetable gardens if you want a happy and thriving crop
From straw to leaf mould, these are the very best ingredients for mulching your vegetable garden with.
By Kayleigh Dray
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When to lift dahlia tubers - the tell-tale signs you need to start lifting, according to experts
Timing is everything for these tender perennials
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts are urging homeowners to grow moss in pots to get rid of dust and moisture over winter - this is how to do it
Moss is Mother Nature’s free air purifier
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to scarify a lawn for thick, healthy grass – now's your final chance before next year
This is when you should – and shouldn't – be scheduling in the task
By Sara Hesikova
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How to style outdoor fairy lights like Nigella Lawson – the secret to her whimsical garden setup
We're in love with this magical garden look
By Sophie King
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How to prune dogwoods for brightly-coloured stems year after year
Dogwoods are one of the best ways to transform your garden. So, how best to prune them?
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you mow over leaves? Yes, but these are the things garden experts want you to know first
Autumn’s unpredictable weather makes gardening tricky at the best of times, so can you cut corners when it comes to mowing?
By Kayleigh Dray
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How to prepare your driveway for winter - 5 essential steps to keep your family and car safe over the next few months
Weather-proof your driveway without the hassle
By Lauren Bradbury
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You should never store these 5 things in your shed over winter - now is your last chance to move them
Do you have any of these in your shed?
By Lauren Bradbury
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When to prune cherry blossom for healthy, disease-free trees
Take a look at our guide to pruning cherry blossom trees
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to store a strimmer for winter - from protecting the power source to choosing the perfect location
How will you be storing your strimmer this winter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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32 front garden ideas to spruce up your home, from paving inspiration to planting techniques
Transform the look of your home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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October lawn care tips – 5 tasks to do before the temperature drops
Give your lawn a boost before winter arrives
By Sophie King
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When to repot monstera for a happy houseplant with huge, glossy leaves
This is the time to get your soil matter out
By Kayleigh Dray
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Dobbies has announced the closure of 17 stores - here is the full list of garden centres affected
It's sad news for the green-fingered retail giant
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to change lawn mower oil - and why now is your last chance to do it, according to experts
When was the last time you changed your lawn mower oil?
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to plant in October – the best flowers, fruit and vegetables for a productive winter garden
There's still lots to sow this month
By Sophie King
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How to grow holly - it's the perfect security hedging for a home with some festive flair
Holly bushes are a beautiful addition to any garden – not to mention ideal for keeping intruders at bay!
By Kayleigh Dray
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The best vegetables to sow in October – extend your garden's growing season and enjoy a bumper winter crop
Delicious winter and early spring pickings await!
By Kayleigh Dray
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Can you store a lawn mower on the wall? Experts urge gardeners to proceed with caution when choosing this space-saving storage hack
You can store *some* lawn mowers on the wall, but not all of them
By Lauren Bradbury
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Experts issue shed rot warning – 3 ways to protect your garden buildings over the winter
Here's our guide to preventing shed rot
By Sophie King
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When to prune pyracantha - the exact time to prune firethorn hedges and shrubs to promote flowering and fruiting
Give this autumnal favourite the TLC it deserves
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to prepare your shed for winter – 7 tips for cleaning, repairing and putting your shed to bed
Get your shed winter ready with these nine steps
By Katie Garrett
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When to harvest pumpkins to get perfectly ripe produce according to gardening experts
Gardening experts advise when the right time is to harvest our favourite orange produce
By Sara Hesikova
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When to plant garlic - experts reveal the best time to get your cloves in the ground for a summer harvest
You'll need to act fast though
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to weatherproof garden furniture – extend the life of your wood, metal and rattan furniture
Preserve your garden furniture for seasons to come
By Charlotte Duckworth