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Find the perfect plants and trees for your outdoor space with top tips and planting advice
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What to plant in October: 14 plants to sow and grow this month
Plants Our suggestions for what to plant in October will ensure there's plenty of interest in your plot in the months ahead
By Ruth Hayes Published
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Types of daffodils: the best varieties for brilliant spring color
Plants Find out about all the different types of daffodils you can get and try out a new variety for a stunning spring splash
By Graham Rice Published
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Easiest vegetables to grow in pots or garden beds: 10 tasty crops to try
Grow Your Own Our guide to the easiest vegetables to grow will help you enjoy a delicious harvest with minimum effort
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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Why gardening expert James Wong says rockwool could be the new compost
Plants The British ethnobotanist says that this mineral-based material typically used for insulation could give plants the best start in life
By Jayne Dowle Published
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How to grow camellias and pack your winter garden with gorgeous blooms
Plants Follow our advice on how to grow camellias and you'll have the ideal addition to your garden in the colder months. Here's what you need to know
By Camilla Phelps Last updated
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Why Monty Don advises waiting to plant daffodil bulbs in the ground
Plants The TV gardener says our drought-ravaged gardens are not yet ready for that cheerful symbol of springtime, the daffodil
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Scientists issue stark warning about the threat to US native trees
Plants Scientists warn that mighty redwoods and pine trees could disappear for ever due to climate change, disease and invasive insects
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Best spring bulbs: 14 choices for beautiful and bold displays
Plants Our selection of the best spring bulbs will cheer up any garden after the cold winter months
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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How to trim ornamental grasses: when and how to prune the different types
How To Find out how to trim ornamental grasses and keep yours looking their best all year round
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Monty Don’s top tips on dividing and moving ornamental grasses
Plants Follow Monty Don's expert tips on dividing and moving ornamental grasses for good growth and more plants for free
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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Monty Don's favorite ornamental grasses for fall color – you'll want to try them too
Plants Monty Don's ornamental grass borders are full of fall color and texture. Here's how to make grasses the star of your own autumn show
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Monty Don's top growing tips for ornamental grasses are a recipe for success
Plants If you want more success with your ornamental grasses, follow these failsafe tips from gardening guru Monty Don
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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How to prune apple trees: must-know advice on how and when to do it
How To Learning how to prune apple trees at the right time could mean everything for the health and bounty of your favorite fruit tree
By Sarah Forsyth Published
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How to get an orchid to rebloom: top tips for more flowers
How To Discover how to get an orchid to rebloom and enjoy multiple orchid flowers
By Flora Baker Published
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Best drought tolerant trees: 12 dry-weather options to grow
Plants Able to handle heat and low rainfall, these drought tolerant trees will bring low maintenance structure to your backyard
By Camilla Phelps Published
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Experts reveal the easiest thing you can do in fall to save money in the garden
Plants If you want to make the most of the beautiful flowers and bountiful fruit and veg in your backyard, take a little time to gather their seeds in fall
By Jayne Dowle Published
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7 signs you're overwatering indoor plants – and how to rescue them!
Plants Overwatering indoor plants can be just as deadly as under-watering. Here's how to avoid killing your plants with kindness
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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12 trees for fall color: grow these for unbeatable autumn interest
Plants These beautiful trees for fall color will brighten up your backyard with vibrant shades of red, orange and yellow during the crisp days of autumn
By Camilla Phelps Published
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Best fall flowers and plants: 14 top choices for late color
Plants These fall flowers and plants will bring vibrant color to your beds and borders throughout the autumn months
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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Try this solution for rust in hollyhocks – without overloading the garden with chemicals
Plants Rust in hollyhocks is almost inevitable, but you may be able to minimize the impact without strong chemical treatments
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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Best plants for winter hanging baskets: 16 picks for stunning seasonal displays
Plants The best plants for winter hanging baskets will guarantee uplifting color and interest throughout the coldest months
By Rob Dwiar Published
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Why the prickly pyracantha should be in everyone’s garden this fall
Plants This evergreen perennial provides food and shelter for birds and can deter unwelcome intruders too, so add it to your planting list this fall
By Jayne Dowle Published
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(already on H&G) Pruning camellias: top tips for this winter-flowering shrub
Plants Get the lowdown on pruning camellias to keep these plants looking their best
By Holly Crossley Published
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Aspidistra care and growing guide: simple tips for these sculptural plants
Plants Aspidistra plants thrive in low light, like a lack of watering and rarely need feeding, so they're a great choice for any houseplant beginners
By Zia Allaway Published
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Best fruit trees: 24 varieties for tasty homegrown crops
Plants The best fruit trees will produce delicious and bountiful fruit, cheaper and tastier than anything you can get in store
By Teresa Conway Published
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(already on H&G) Hollyhock rust: what it is and how to treat it in your garden
Plants Our top tips on hollyhock rust will help protect these cottage-garden favorites
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to plan garden borders in 8 easy steps
How To Want to add some new garden borders to your plot? Follow our expert tips for the best results
By Sarah Giles Published
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Chinese money plant propagation: tips on how to multiply your plants
How To Learn Chinese money plant propagation by taking cuttings or removing pups from the mother plant
By Zia Allaway Published