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DIY pot feet ideas to stop frost damage and waterlogging
With things quieter in the garden, it can be a good time of year to give pots and planters some…
Best tulip varieties – my 5 favourites as a gardens editor
If I had to pick a favourite spring flower, tulips might just take the lead – they’re breathtakingly beautiful in…
3 things you should never feed birds, according to experts
For many gardeners, feeding the birds that visit their gardens can be one of the most enjoyable garden tasks. However,…
Can fruit trees grow in clay soil? 4 steps to success
Fruit trees thrive best in soil with plenty of drainage, like most other plants – but can fruit trees grow…
Where to plant fruit trees for delicious harvests every year
Looking for the perfect spot for a new fruit tree?Figuring out the best time to plant fruit trees will get…
This spiral spring bulb hack is perfect for a tabletop
I’ve just discovered a brilliant way of arranging spring bulbs indoors – and it’s so simple.It’s the perfect time to…
Protect wildlife before Bonfire Night with this simple task
Once upon a time, I loved fireworks. They were fizzing bath bombs in the sky, snap, crackle and popping with…
How to grow mulberries for masses of delicious fruit
Mulberries are one of those underrated fruit trees that make a valuable addition to any garden – and better yet,…
The 5 autumn mulching mistakes you should avoid at all costs
I might be a gardens editor, but I’m married to a real salt-of-the-earth, hands-in-the-soil professional gardener, which means I’m forever…
Wind-rock is the biggest threat to your roses over winter
Roses are what I’d consider ‘old faithfuls’ in the garden – they’ll stick around for years, even decades, with the…
What to do with roses in the autumn – 5 essential tasks
Roses are a must-have for many gardeners, and this year has been a good one, with a warm spring and…
5 unusual fruits to grow in your garden for tasty harvests
Raspberries, blueberries and blackberries are classic choices if you’re looking to grow your own fruit, but did you know that…