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Recycling plants in pots
Revive existing plantings with fresh compost and new plants
Mechanic Leon makes the cut
Schoolboy is Honda’s youngest ever leading technician
Handy horseradish
High in vitamin C, a powerful antibacterial agent and tangy to boot – everyone should grow horseradish, says Bob
Focus On... Mushrooms
From oyster to lion’s mane, there’s a host of choice for gardeners looking to grow their own mushrooms. Lucy explains how to safely cultivate a feast of fungi…
Get Started With Houseplants
Why not grow houseplants through winter? Tim Rumball looks at good starter varieties
Too Late For Herb Cuttings?
Anne Swithinbank masterclass on: herb cuttings
Can I plant lilies in autumn?
John has been answering reader queries for 50 years
What's the best way to store tubers?
John has been answering reader queries for 50 years
Your lawn in winter
A rested lawn will end winter in good shape, says Ruth
Caring for cabbages
Val has a few tips on protecting brassicas from butterflies
Light Up The Autumn Garden
These questing shrubs provide much interest, says Ruth
Winter care of exotic plants
Make sure these beauties are protected, says Ruth
The hornet mimic hoverfly
Val spots a large hoverfly that scavenges on wasps’ nests
The grass is greener
Lawn care is really important to wildlife, says Peter
My lime needs a helping hand
Anne Swithinbank's masterclass on: Citrus care
Make a ‘duvet' for winter
Ruth looks at the various ways and means of using mulch
Guardian angels
These pretty floral faces may be cast down, but Toby’s enchanting brugmansia will always make his spirits rise…
Better care for squash
The right harvesting and storage are crucial for longer lasting marrows, pumpkins and squash, as Bob explains
Enjoy Early Spring Blooms Withthe Prettiest Primroses
For cheerful flowers that bees will appreciate too, make planting this spring favourite top of your September ‘to-do’ list, says Val Bourne
Sweet Smell Of Success
Christopher Lloyd looks at a selection of herbaceous plants with a fragrance
Killing weeds in autumn
Tim Rumball explains which weedkillers are the best and how use them safely
Heal the soil, feed the world
Farmer says natural fertiliser is good for more than plants
What's wrong with my rattle?
What’s wrong with my rattle?
Give organic gardening a try
Ruth explains the benefits of gardening the natural way
Trees to plant now
Fruit and nut trees take centre stage now, says Bob, so find time to plant more in preparation for future bounty
Long-lasting blooms with Helpful hylotelephiums
Trouble-free plants offering foliage interest as well as flowers, these pollinator pleasers are a must for the autumn garden – whatever you call them, says Camilla Phelps
A taste of Japan
Rocks, water and evergreens are the foundations of a Japanese-style garden. But you don’t need a teahouse to add a flavour of the East to your plot, says Louise Curley
For sun or part shade… Bring on the bulbs
When you are planning what to plant for spring, think on – opting for bulbs suited to your light levels will guarantee a fantastic display, as Hazel Sillver explains
A nutty situation
How does one best deal with nut-seeking squirrels hellbent on tearing up the garden? Toby has a few ideas…
Get A Spring Surprise With Unexpected Bulbs
Their names may be unfamiliar but it’s worth getting to know the likes of Portuguese squill, evergreen false sea onion and puschkinia, says Anne Swithinbank