Advice & Inspiration
Your Garden In October
October can be glorious or ghastly, depending on the weather gods' mood. Take each day as it comes and enjoy your garden as it starts to slumber. Meanwhile, there's plenty to do in readiness for winter and spring.
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Five Autumn Garden Annoyances And How to Remedy Them
Cool, damp weather and decaying plant matter create unique challenges for gardeners, just as we hope to take our foot off the pedal. Here is how to spot and remedy the five most common afflictions that our gardens suffer in autumn.
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How to Choose Spring-Flowering Bulbs
Bulb catalogues litter your coffee table, bursting with choice and temptation. It's time to place your order, but which varieties should you choose? You'll find all the answers here.
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Why Autumn Could Be The Best Time To Plant
Many gardeners think of spring as the prime planting time, but as our summers get hotter and drier, the case for switching to autumn planting grows ever stronger. Read on to find out more.
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Summer Into Autumn - How To Keep Your Garden Blooming Beautifully
If you’ve returned from a well-earned summer break to find your garden has lost its mojo, don’t lose heart! Follow my three steps to reviving your garden and starting a successful transition into autumn.
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Your Garden In September
I’ve come to love September almost as much as May. It’s a month of gentle transition, bidding farewell to summer and ushering in autumn. Here's what your can be doing in your garden this month ....
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Mind the Gap: How to Remove Weeds from Paving and Some You Might Want to Keep
Weeds can loosen paving, resulting in uneven surfaces, but a few choice interlopers lend a garden a sense of casual style. In this article, I offer tips on removing unwanted weeds from paved areas and suggest some plants you might like to encourage.
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How To Water Wisely
We all know what watering is, but how wisely do we use water in our gardens? In this guide I share tips and techniques for watering successfully and sustainably.
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Your Garden In August
August is a watershed month in the gardening year, a moment when our gardens reach their peak volume and visual strength before evaporating into the soft airiness of autumn. Read on to find out how to prolong the summer magic for as long as possible.
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