As the nights draw in and the first frosts loom, turn attention to tender perennials that struggle outdoors through winter. Plants like pelargoniums, salvias, osteospermums, and fuchsias gave months of colour in summer. Left unprotected, they can be killed by frost and excessively wet conditions. The good news is, simple preparation now preserves plants [...]

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Updated 16/06/2025 Shady areas of the garden have a reputation as being difficult to make look good. But, contrary to popular belief, there are plenty to choose from to turn a lifeless-looking area into an inviting, pretty space. Like all gardens, it’s a good idea to include plants of [...]

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Having a range of plants in the garden that flower at different times of the year is a wonderful way of providing nectar and food for beneficial insects. But, all kinds of wildlife need some form of shelter and growing shrubs is an ideal way to create that for them in a garden [...]

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