You can extend the life of your winter plants, especially herbs and vegetables, by covering them with protection. Cloches, cold frames and polytunnels are like mini unheated greenhouses that keep out the cold and wind and help retain heat around the plant. British weather is unpredictable by nature. One day [...]

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Autumn pruning your plants can have a huge impact on how they grow next year. It keeps them healthy, vigorous, and balanced and stops large varieties from taking over the garden. Autumn is the perfect time of year for trimming! Why do we prune? Deciduous plants retreat and die back [...]

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