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6 of the biggest indoor plant mistakes – are you guilty of making them?
Plants If your indoor plants aren't Instagram worthy, find out what you could be doing wrong and how to get your house plants back to their best
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow winter iris for pretty displays during the colder months
Plants Choose the right species of winter iris and you will have unbeatable petal power from November until March – both indoors and out
By Teresa Conway •
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Grow paperwhite daffodils for Christmas with Monty Don’s top tips
Plants Bring the beauty and scent of paperwhite daffodils to your home in the festive season with Monty Don’s advice
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to make a Christmas wreath using foliage from your own garden
How To Follow our top tips on how to make a Christmas wreath using the best plants you can grow in your own garden for a unique, festive look
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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The best plants for seed heads: 8 ways to add interest to your garden
Plants Decorative seed heads add much-needed form and texture in the winter garden and look great arranged indoors too
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 fabulous flower and veg seeds to sow in November
Plants Although winter is setting in, you can still sow seeds in your garden. We’ve chosen our top five varieties to inspire you to get planting this month
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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How to plant a lavender hedge
Plants Follow our top tips on how to plant a lavender hedge and you'll create a beautiful, robust garden feature that is packed full of scent and colour
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Weekend upcycling project: make these pretty foliage candle holders in three easy steps
Gardens Use autumn foliage for this upcycling project and create stunning table decorations for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations
By Beth Murton •
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Want to know how to dry flowers? Here's everything you need to know
Plants It's easy once you know how to dry flowers and this guide has all the advice you need to get started
By Teresa Conway •
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How to grow your own Christmas tree
Plants Grow your own Christmas tree for a greener and more fragrant tree that’s kinder to the environment
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to plant tulips: expert advice on growing stunning flowers for spring
Plants Follow our top tips on when and how to plant tulips and you'll be guaranteed an eye-catching spring display
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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Your guide to autumn pruning: get it right with our expert tips
Gardens There’s a lot more to autumn pruning than simply chopping back everything in sight. Here’s what plants to prune now and how to do it for the best results
By Graham Rice •
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10 essential gardening jobs for November
Gardens Brave the colder weather and get outside for these essential gardening jobs for November
By Teresa Conway •
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5 winter vegetables that look good in the garden
Grow Your Own Add a bold splash with ornamental winter vegetables that look good as well as tasting great
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 of the best plants with winter berries
The best plants with winter berries add jewel-bright flashes of colour that will make your garden glow
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow Hellebores for beautiful winter blooms
Plants Learn how to grow Hellebores and they will provide flowers even in the snowy depths of winter
By Teresa Conway •
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Perennial plants: what to cut back now and how to divide them
Plants Cut back perennial plants and divide them up to double your plants for next year
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 of the best bare root plants to plant right now
Plants It's the perfect time for getting bare root plants in the ground, so give some of our favourites a go in your own garden this year
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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How to plant bare root roses: follow our expert tips
Plants Want beautiful roses in your garden? Follow our advice on how to plant bare root roses now so you can enjoy stunning displays next year
By Teresa Conway •
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How to grow camellias and pack your winter garden with gorgeous blooms
Plants Follow our advice on how to grow camellias and you'll have the ideal addition to your garden in the colder months. Here's what you need to know
By Camilla Phelps •
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The best fast growing hedges for your garden: take your pick from these choices
Plants Our top fast growing hedges are ideal for creating the ultimate garden screen or an attractive boundary. Here's what you need to know...
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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How to prune shrub roses. It’s easy with Monty Don’s expert tips
How To Worried about getting rose care right? Prune shrub roses like a pro with Monty Don’s advice
By Sarah Warwick •
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5 practical ways to protect your spring bulbs during winter
Plants Give your spring bulbs the best possible start with our top tips to protect them from pests and cold weather
By Sophie Warren-Smith •
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Best plants for winter colour: our favourite picks for creating seasonal interest
Plants Add our top plants for winter colour to your garden for a space that's packed with interest throughout the colder months
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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DIY garden project: create a stunning display of succulents in three easy steps
How To Add colour and interest to a garden wall this weekend with our showstopping upcycling idea
By Teresa Conway •
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Planting bulbs: follow our top tips on how to get great results with your spring bulbs
Plants Get all the advice you need on how and when to start planting bulbs and you'll be able to enjoy beautiful blooms from January and beyond
By Sarah Wilson •
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5 of Monty Don's favourite succulents and top tips on how to grow them
Plants If you're interested in how to grow succulents there's never been a better time. They're more popular than ever on Instagram and Monty Don is a fan too
By Sarah Wilson •
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How to grow ornamental grasses – add drama with these low-maintenance plants
Plants Find out how to grow ornamental grasses to divide up your space and extend the garden season right through winter too
By Teresa Conway •
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How to grow sweet peas: follow our expert tips for great results
Plants Find out how to grow sweet peas with our tops tips on everything from sowing seeds to how to get early blooms
By Sarah Wilson •
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