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How to grow fuchsias for masses of fairy-tale blooms
Fuchsias are one of my all-time favourite flowering plants. I’m a huge fan of anything that adds a fairytale feel…
How to prune climbing roses for abundant flowers next summer
If you’re thinking ahead to cold-weather pruning already, you might be wondering how to prune climbing roses. Good thing, too;…
5 of the best evergreen plants for borders
Our gardens might be winding down for the autumn, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on greenery…
This crucial lawn care task could rescue your lawn this month
I’ve noticed a fair few lawns flooding this month, an unfortunate side effect of 2025’s long, hot summer. Our lawns…
5 destructive plant diseases to watch out for in September
Nothing latches onto wet, muggy conditions more than a plant disease or two – and so far, this September’s weather…
My biggest bulb planting mistakes to avoid
Autumn’s the time when I start thinking about next year’s garden, and planting spring bulbs is first on my ‘to-do’…
4 methods wildlife experts use to stop foxes digging up bulbs
Picture the scene. You’ve planted all your spring bulbs, only to find foxes have had a field day digging them…
Where to buy spring bulbs – the best stockists
Autumn is in the air and, unlikely as it may sound, that means it’s time to start stocking up on…
Why experts want you to pour washing powder on your driveway
As autumn rolls in, it’s time to give your driveway a bit of a refresh, and experts have revealed that…
What to plant in empty garden beds in autumn to fill gaps
This can be a strange time in the gardening year. We are watching leaves turn from vibrant green to coppery…
Unusual spring bulbs you won’t regret planting this autumn
In the market for some truly unusual spring bulbs? While tulips, crocuses, and daffodils tend to (ahem) spring to mind…
Can you plant daffodil bulbs in September? Experts weigh in
One thing I’ve seen a lot of in supermarkets lately? Spring bulbs. Daffodils, especially – boxes of them, piled up…