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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