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Self-sufficient bulbs
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Self-sufficient bulbs

Flowers that garden themselves may sound too good to be true, but Toby has high hopes for his tulips

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2 mins  |
November 06, 2021
Small changes make a difference
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Small changes make a difference

Thoughtful planting and creating wild areas helps wildlife

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3 mins  |
November 06, 2021
The ornamental and veg garden
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The ornamental and veg garden

Richard and Ina Steele enjoy the best of both worlds in their Worcestershire garden, as beautiful borders are combined with productive vegetable beds, says Sue Bradley

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November 06, 2021
How To Create A Winter Container
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How To Create A Winter Container

There are as many options as in summer, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
October 30, 2021
Citrus Plants In Winter
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Citrus Plants In Winter

Too much cold weather and they will fade, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
October 30, 2021
Winter Care Of House Plants
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Winter Care Of House Plants

Think about how water, light and temperature affect your indoor plants during winter

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4 mins  |
October 30, 2021
Make a winter container
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Make a winter container

Having removed the summer bedding from my pots, what can I plant now? Can I reuse some of the loose compost at the base? Anthea Bagnall, Hornsey, London

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October 30, 2021
The wheel McCoy
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The wheel McCoy

As another wheelbarrow is wheeled off to meet its maker, Toby reflects on his most memorable garden assistants

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October 30, 2021
Let it be…
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Let it be…

Leave some of your winter garden untouched, says Val

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October 30, 2021
Perfect peonies
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Perfect peonies

There are three basic types of peony and each has a great deal to offer in terms of gorgeous fragrant blooms, says Anne Swithinbank, as she reveals her top picks

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October 30, 2021
Saving graces
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Saving graces

Want to hang on to those precious harvests? Check your supplies before storing or preserving, as Bob explains

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October 30, 2021
Know your onions!
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Know your onions!

Seed is cheaper but sets are much easier, says Peter

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October 30, 2021
Graceful woodlanders
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Graceful woodlanders

The elegant, dainty flowers of epimediums are one of the most useful ground-cover plants in the garden that light up awkward shady areas, says Hazel Sillver

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4 mins  |
October 30, 2021
Give your soil some love
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Give your soil some love

Feed your garden’s foundation and get results, says Ruth

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October 23, 2021
Pick fruit trees wisely
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Pick fruit trees wisely

Now’s the time to plant fruit trees – but choose your varieties well to ensure happy harvests, says Bob

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October 23, 2021
Berries that brighten
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Berries that brighten

Add colour to your garden during autumn and winter with berries of various colours

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October 23, 2021
Race against time
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Race against time

Memories of wildlife numbers make Val fear for the future

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October 23, 2021
Chelsea chops away
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Chelsea chops away

Toby considers how the Chelsea chop helped with the success of the Chelsea Flower Show this autumn

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2 mins  |
October 23, 2021
Plant an evergreen
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Plant an evergreen

Evergreens can bring a welcome dose of colour and structure into your winter garden. And there are lots of options, says Camilla Phelps, as she lists some of the best

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5 mins  |
October 23, 2021
Hardwood cuttings season
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Hardwood cuttings season

Ruth explains this easy, effective method of propagation

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2 mins  |
October 23, 2021
Sowing sweet peas
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Sowing sweet peas

Q Sweet peas are my favorite flowers, and I was delighted to receive some packets of seed for my birthday. Is it better to sow sweet peas in autumn or in spring? Connie Bedelia, Chipping Ongar, Essex

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October 23, 2021
Thank you, AG readers
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Thank you, AG readers

Peter’s pyramid is an oasis of colour at Chelsea show

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October 23, 2021
Welcoming winter pots
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Welcoming winter pots

Plant up containers now to create a cheering show, using flowers, foliage and scent, at the front door throughout winter, says Hazel Sillver

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5 mins  |
October 23, 2021
How To Add Colour In Autumn
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How To Add Colour In Autumn

If you want a hardworking perennial for autumn colour that thrives on neglect and provides food for insects, try planting hylotelephiums, says Louise Curley

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4 mins  |
October 02, 2021
Let's Know About Autumn Pests And Diseases
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Let's Know About Autumn Pests And Diseases

Get to grips with seasonal problems, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
September 04, 2021
Autumn Plant Recipes
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Autumn Plant Recipes

It may be past summer, but you can still plant gorgeous containers to bring colour and beauty. Tamsin Hope Thomson offers three great ‘recipes’ and lots of tips

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5 mins  |
October 02, 2021
The clematis supremo
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The clematis supremo

Delight to have plants blooming for Chelsea, says Peter

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2 mins  |
October 02, 2021
Plants left in the ground
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Plants left in the ground

A generous layer of mulch will insulate roots and tubers

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October 02, 2021
Tender perennial care
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Tender perennial care

It’s time to help tender varieties through winter, says Ruth

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2 mins  |
October 02, 2021
Winter moth prevention
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Winter moth prevention

Ruth shows you how to avoid maggoty tree fruits

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2 mins  |
October 02, 2021