Advice & Inspiration
Ten Plants to Prune in Autumn, and Eight You Should Leave Well Alone
There comes a point every autumn when summer's exuberance tumbles into a soggy mess. This guide highlights ten plants you can prune before the first frosts and eight you should spare for now, alongside recommended tools for taming each plant and tips on creative ways to dispose of your prunings.
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How to Overwinter Dahlias
Dahlias are generous, flamboyant, colourful plants that are quick to grow and easy to propagate, producing excellent cut flowers. With all those outstanding qualities, it's natural you'll want to keep them year after year. Here's how to do it.
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How to Storm-Proof your Garden
Forget about cold; wind is a gardener's worst enemy. Here I share a host of sensible precautions that all gardeners can take when storms and gales are forecast.
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