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January gardening jobs: 13 top tasks to start the year
Gardens Get the new year off to a good start with our essential January gardening jobs
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Will putting a tennis ball in a pond prevent it from freezing? Experts weigh in on the debate
Gardens This handy tennis ball hack is said to help save your fish and wildlife this winter, but do the experts think it's guaranteed to stop your pond freezing?
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Make fantastic savings with our Amateur Gardening subscription offer
Subscribe A subscription to Amateur Gardening will help you get the most from your garden in 2023
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Why doing less could be better for your backyard soil, says this expert on World Soil Day
Gardens As we celebrate World Soil Day this week, there are plenty of sustainable ways to improve your own backyard dirt
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Tick off these December gardening jobs for a picture perfect plot this winter
Gardens Our list of important December gardening jobs will keep your garden looking its best through winter
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Queen Consort Camilla reveals she's a fan of this eccentric garden feature
Gardens Who would have thought the new Queen Consort would be a closet collector of that eccentric English garden ornament – the gnome?
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Buckingham Palace gardener reveals the Royal secrets of this famous garden, but what next?
Gardens Now he’s custodian, everyone’s talking about how King Charles will take forward this gorgeous historic green space in central London
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Will King Charles still have time for his secret gardening skill now he's the monarch?
Gardens The new King is patron of the UK’s National Hedgelaying Society and has laid miles of hedgerow around his Highgrove estate. But will he still have time now he’s on the throne?
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The Bridgerton-inspired gardening trend that's set to be big in 2023
Gardens The New Victorian garden trend will be huge in 2023, according to a garden trends forecaster
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How the Great Crested Newt stopped King Charles in his tracks
Gardens When his Highgrove estate set out to build a new gift shop, King Charles's staff were warned that if the protected species was found, work would have to stop
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Take a tour of America’s oldest public garden, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and discover its key ideas
Gardens First created in the 17th century, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is still bursting with inspiration for plant lovers
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November gardening jobs: 13 essential tasks to maintain your plot
Gardens Update your to-do list with our important November gardening jobs and keep your plot in great shape over winter
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Can you compost weeds? Garden expert explains what you can and can't do
How To Ever wondered about composting weeds? Follow these dos and don'ts from an expert to keep your home-made compost healthy
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Why you shouldn't leave fallen leaves on your lawn, according to British gardener Alan Titchmarsh
Gardens Gardening expert advises you take action this fall to avoid the peril of fallen leaves, which can damage and even kill your grass
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Scientists reveal that the drought has killed off garden slugs this summer
Gardens Experts are finding that this summer’s drought conditions have one positive side effect – fewer slugs munching our garden plants and crops
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Hedgehog care tips: how to keep these tiny creatures in good health
Gardens Follow these hedgehog care tips and you'll be providing the right kind of food and shelter your prickly friends are in need of
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October gardening jobs: 15 tasks to keep your plot in shape this month
Gardens These are the most important October gardening jobs to add to your to-do list for the month ahead
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Harvesting apples: how to pick apples, with expert tips from Monty Don
Grow Your Own When it comes to harvesting apples, follow these few simple rules to get a good supply of fruit that will last you throughout the year
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Monty Don's favorite ornamental grasses for fall color – you'll want to try them too
Plants Monty Don's ornamental grass borders are full of fall color and texture. Here's how to make grasses the star of your own autumn show
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Get a first look at the winning gardens in the Society of Garden Designers Awards 2022
Gardens Be inspired by the very best gardens of 2022, from international commercial spaces to small residential gardens
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What is a false autumn, and are we really suffering from one?
Gardens Experts are agreeing that leaves turning brown and falling off trees, fruits ripening quickly and blooms beginning to fade fast are all signs that autumn has arrived earlier than ever this year
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How to make leaf mould: top tips for turning autumn leaves into a garden asset
How To Learn how to make leaf mould and you can give your flowerbeds a boost for free. Here's everything you need to know
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Guide to soil types: how to work out what will grow best in your garden
Gardens By learning about the different soil types, you can improve your chances of gardening success
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September gardening jobs: 18 easy tasks to get your plot in shape
Gardens Our list of September gardening jobs is the ideal checklist for your growing and maintenance tasks
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Experts reveal how you can help bees and butterflies survive a drought
Gardens Lack of rainfall is causing harm to pollinating insects, but your garden could be turned into a life-saving service station to help them survive, say these experts
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Why the crevice garden trend is taking off this hot, dry summer
Gardens The crevice garden trend is the latest look for your yard and it's easy to achieve, even when the temperature soars and there’s no rain forecast
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'We transformed an overlooked courtyard into a plant-filled entertaining space – and we love it!'
Gardens With its outdoor kitchen, secluded spots and spectacular mix of bold exotic plants, this courtyard entertaining space is packed with late summer color and clever ideas
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'Take extra care with your compost heap in a heatwave to prevent fires,' warn experts
Gardens Fires starting in compost heaps and bins are under investigation as the cause of a number of wildfires erupting, so stay vigilant and take safety steps
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Gardening expert says putting crocks in pots might 'do more harm than good'
Plants Do you always place a careful layer of crocks in the bottom of a pot? You could be doing the wrong thing for your plants, gardening experts suggest
