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These are the changes you need to make to your herb garden in fall, according to the experts
Plants As temperatures cool, it's time swap out sultry summer favorites such as basil and cilantro and plant hardier sage and thyme instead
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Expert shares a bread knife hack that will transform how you replant containers in fall
How To In the rush to update outdoor planting with fresh fall color, it’s important to save the plants you want to keep – here's a simple trick from a garden expert
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Why you should plant these bulbs if you want to deter pests from your yard
Plants Don’t forget to plant Dutch daffodils this fall to brighten up the backyard come springtime, and ward off unwelcome wildlife too
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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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How to make a pumpkin planter for fall and Halloween
How To It's easy to learn how to make a pumpkin planter and create a lovely display for your fall and Halloween celebrations
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Why the humble potato could save your outdoor furniture this fall
How To Try giving your metal garden furniture a new lease of life with the help of this potato rust removal hack
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Why native North American plants are the new way to garden
Plants There’s now a huge interest in growing native species in a bid to protect precious varieties and keep gardening as sustainable as possible
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Experts reveal the most sustainable crop you can grow in your backyard
Grow Your Own According to grow your own experts, the humble apple is top of the crops for backyard gardeners when it comes to food security and sustainability
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Experts reveal why you should wash houseplants before bringing them indoors for winter
Plants Giving your houseplants a bath before bringing them indoors from the garden for winter will keep them healthy and happy
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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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Monty Don’s top tips on harvesting garlic and shallots successfully
Grow Your Own Make the most of the delicious produce from your kitchen garden with Monty Don’s top tips for harvesting garlic and shallots
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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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Why gardening expert James Wong says rockwool could be the new compost
Plants The British ethnobotanist says that this mineral-based material typically used for insulation could give plants the best start in life
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Why Monty Don advises waiting to plant daffodil bulbs in the ground
Plants The TV gardener says our drought-ravaged gardens are not yet ready for that cheerful symbol of springtime, the daffodil
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Scientists issue stark warning about the threat to US native trees
Plants Scientists warn that mighty redwoods and pine trees could disappear for ever due to climate change, disease and invasive insects
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Monty Don’s top tips on dividing and moving ornamental grasses
Plants Follow Monty Don's expert tips on dividing and moving ornamental grasses for good growth and more plants for free
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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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Monty Don's top growing tips for ornamental grasses are a recipe for success
Plants If you want more success with your ornamental grasses, follow these failsafe tips from gardening guru Monty Don
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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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Experts reveal the easiest thing you can do in fall to save money in the garden
Plants If you want to make the most of the beautiful flowers and bountiful fruit and veg in your backyard, take a little time to gather their seeds in fall
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Try this solution for rust in hollyhocks – without overloading the garden with chemicals
Plants Rust in hollyhocks is almost inevitable, but you may be able to minimize the impact without strong chemical treatments
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Growing ginger in a pot? Try this expert tip to maximize your yield
Grow Your Own Growing ginger in a pot couldn't be easier – follow this expert tip from Kevin Espiritu to get more ginger for your kitchen
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Could vodka be the key to a weed-free lawn? An expert explains why
How To The latest organic hack to get rid of weeds in a lawn is vodka – without the tonic
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Why the prickly pyracantha should be in everyone’s garden this fall
Plants This evergreen perennial provides food and shelter for birds and can deter unwelcome intruders too, so add it to your planting list this fall
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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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Experts reveal the houseplant we’re going to fall in love with this fall
Colorful, easy to care for and happy on its own or in a group, the anthurium is set to be the houseplant of the season
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
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Why the hügelkultur trend is gaining fans and could transform backyard vegetable growing
Grow Your Own Homegrown veggies could soon be raised on a mound of earth, if new interest in the old-fashioned hügelkultur method of gardening catches on
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Expert tips on when and how to cut back perennials for neater flower beds
Plants Tidy up your flower beds with these top tips
