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 Ways To Use Fallen Leaves In Your Garden
Do you have more autumn leaves than you can cope with? Before consigning them to the green waste or compost bin, discover how fallen foliage could improve the health and biodiversity of your garden.
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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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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 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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Crazy for Kenzan - How to Use Flower Frogs to Display Flowers
Have you ever wished you could quickly and simply display a few flowers without floral foam or a conventional vase? The solution is a flower frog. Discover how to use one, and prepare to get hooked!
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Simple Summer Pruning
Summer is the perfect time to prune away old or excessive growth, ensuring plants remain healthy, productive, and visually appealing for the rest of the year. Here's what to do and which tools to use.
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Ten Tender Foliage Plants For Your Summer Garden
What part does foliage play in your garden? If it's only a support act, it's time to review your lineup and book some crowd-pleasing foliage plants to headline your summer show.
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Your Garden in July
There is plenty to be done in the garden during July, but in less of a hurry than before. This leaves time for relaxation, planning and entertaining. Here's what you can be doing outside this month.
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