Updated 22/09/25 Get ahead and plant these spring-flowering bulbs this autumn for a brilliant display of blooms next year. Before you get planting, be sure there’s the perfect spot ready to suit the plants as some bulbs need a specific home. Most hardy bulbs like daffodils and tulips like a warm and sunny spot [...]

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Although by this time of the year winter weather is upon us, there’s no reason why our gardens shouldn’t look cheerful. Here are ten plants that are sure to lift our spirits even on the darkest of dark days in November. 1. Nerine bowdenii (Guernsey lily) ‘Alba’ Nerines are bulbs [...]

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After several weeks hanging basket plants can start to fade and look past their best. The leaves start to turn yellow and flowers only appear sporadically, despite regular feeding and watering. So here’s how to refresh hanging baskets to keep them looking their best after summer. Just [...]

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September is a time of year when life in the garden starts to quieten down. A lot of fruit and veg is maturing and some flowers are too. But on the contrary, there are lots of plants available to extend the flowering and season of interest well into late autumn and early winter. [...]

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Callicarpa are also known as beautyberries, with striking purple berries which are displayed on bare stems. With interest through the year, they are an asset to the garden. Read my tips on how to grow callicarpa in your garden. Callicarpas are medium-sized shrubs that look fantastic in a mixed border, or [...]

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Wonderfully architectural plants like acanthus have a bold impact when planted in a large border with their eye-catching foliage. Make a statement by planting bear’s breeches with these top tips on how to grow. Some types tower above the border whilst others have more compact growth and are well-suited to small gardens and courtyard [...]

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Although by November most herbaceous perennials and annual plants have finished flowering for the year, there are still a lot more plants full of life and colour that can bring the garden alive. With coloured stems and flowers, there is a huge range of plants that can be admired from the warmth of your [...]

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With Chelsea Flower Show taking place in September for the first time, rather than its usual slot in spring, there were opportunities to showcase a different variety of plants. Here are some inspiring autumn planting schemes to incorporate into your garden. Triad of colours Mix colours together for a bright [...]

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The daisy-like flowers of echinacea make them popular perennials in beds and borders. They are easy to grow too, one of the many reasons to give them a go in your garden. Find out a little more about how to grow them and a few types to try. Growing echinacea [...]

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Just because it’s getting colder and gloomier outside it doesn’t mean your garden can’t still be a source of joy and colour.  There’s a surprising number of interesting plants doing their thing at this time of the year and here’s my top 10 plants for November to tempt you back into your garden. [...]

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The leaves are turning, there’s a chill in the air and there are signs emerging that Autumn is well and truly unfurling. So, let your garden erupt with rich reds and luscious greens with these colourful cultivars. Read on to unearth my top three plants for outstanding October colour. [...]

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