November can be one of the most atmospheric months in the garden. It has a quiet magic, with low amber light contrasting with surprise colour. It’s a time when plants with real winter presence become noticeable, whether coloured bark, scented flowers, or late bulbs. So don’t be tempted to pack your gloves away after [...]

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As the sun dips lower and the nights lengthen, October 2025 brings late-flowering perennials, autumn berries, and coloured autumn leaves. They produce a burst of bright colour to delight the eyes; here are ten of the very best this month:  1. Aster novae-angliae ‘Violetta’ Few plants bring as much late-season vibrancy as [...]

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It’s been an unusually hot and dry summer this year. And, as a result, many trees have started shedding their leaves early to minimise lack of water stress. Why net ponds for falling leaves If you have a pond with trees nearby, it’s important to stop leaves from overhanging branches falling into [...]

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November 2024 is a month for ‘hunkering down’. The clocks have gone back, and the days are becoming shorter. Although many herbaceous plants in the garden are dying down for the year, others are revealing their autumn/winter colours. There are plenty of plants to grow to brighten the darkest and dullest November days. [...]

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By the start of October 2024, the weather has firmly shifted from late summer to autumn. And the days bring a profusion of colour as many shrubs and trees start to turn majestic fiery shades. There are also perennial plants that love to show off their flowers at this time of year. Here [...]

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Make sure you choose the right plants best suited to alkaline or limey soil, for a thriving and healthy garden. What is alkaline soil? Soil is generally classified as alkaline or “sweet” if it has a high pH of more than 7.  The soil is classed as acid if it has [...]

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It’s October.  The nights are getting colder and darker earlier.  Many families are buying pumpkins and other halloween paraphernalia in readiness for the big evening at the end of this month. So why not add to the ghoulish atmosphere by including spooky-looking plants to decorate your garden and the hallway too. And here’s [...]

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As autumn closes in, it’s natural for us to think that the garden has served its purpose. We stop mowing our lawns and trimming our hedges and, as the leaves start to fall, we begin to think that winter is on its way. Now is a better time than ever to take a look [...]

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