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What to plant in October – the best flowers and vegetables to grow this month
If you're wondering what to plant in October, discover the best advice on flowers, crops and more to grow now
By Rachel Crow • Published
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What to plant in September – the best flowers and vegetables to grow this month
Here's what to plant in September for fall color, planning ahead for spring displays, and for harvests of tasty veg, salads and herbs
By Rachel Crow • Published
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Monty Don’s lavender pruning tip will fill your garden with flowers – but you need to act before the end of August
The secret to a Provencal garden is simple, but it involves pruning this weekend
By Megan Slack • Published
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How to make compost – the expert guide
Find out how to make compost and you'll be helping the planet by gardening sustainably, as well as feeding your plants with all the nutrients they need to stay looking good
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How much does a garden designer cost?
An expert reveals how much you should expect to pay to give your garden a professional glam-over...
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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Does a vegetable garden add value to a home? Real estate experts weigh in
Does having a vegetable garden add value to your home? Here's what real estate professionals think
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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What type of grill is best for your cooking style? Smoker, charcoal, gas or electric?
From slow-roasting and wood-smoking to charbroiling and flambéing, we reveal the best type of grill for your cooking style…
By Linda Clayton • Published
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How to grow cantaloupe – juicy, fragrant melons more than worth the effort
Growing cantaloupe melon is easy, but you need warm soil and sunny days. In cooler climates, try growing them under glass
By Karen Darlow • Published
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How to light a grill – and keep it lit
Get the best results from your barbecue grill with our guide to easy lighting and maintaining the perfect temperatures to sizzle and sear your way through summer
By Linda Clayton • Published
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Monty Don reveals why ordering spring-flowering bulbs in August is a must
We might not plant spring-flowering bulbs just yet, but the gardener urges us to order them right now
By Millie Hurst • Published
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How to grow spring onions – the perfect accompaniment to salad and stir fries
How well do you know your spring onions? Here's the lowdown on growing spring onions from seed for an easy and tasty crop
By Karen Darlow • Published
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How to grow leeks – from seed or existing plants
Discover how to grow leeks for the most versatile crop that will beautify the veg patch year round
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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How to grow carrots – enjoy a bumper homegrown harvest
Discover how to grow carrots and enjoy this delicious, crunchy and nutritious veg
By Rachel Crow • Published
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The garden jobs you need to remember before going on vacation, according to Monty Don
The horticulture expert reveals how to preserve your garden as the world begins to reopen once again
By Megan Slack • Published
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How to grow kiwi from seed – for the most delicious fruits
Discover how to grow kiwi from seed for a beautiful feature in the garden that yields the most sumptuous fruit
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Narrow garden ideas – 10 design rules for transforming a long plot
Inspiring narrow garden ideas and tips to help make the most of your small outdoor space
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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5 ways the Creative Director of Jimmy Choo has created a restorative garden escape
The Cotswolds retreat of Jimmy Choo Creative Director Sandra Choi and her husband Tamburlaine Gorst, has a garden equipped to restore mind, body and soul
By Fiona McCarthy • Published
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How much does outdoor lighting cost?
How much does outdoor lighting cost? From wall pendants to LED candles, this is what you can expect to pay for ambience-inducing outdoor lighting
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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Tropical garden ideas – 10 tips to turn your garden into an oasis of color and movement
These tropical garden ideas will transform any plot into a Mediterranean-inspired garden retreat
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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5 tips from HGTV's Matt Blashaw on how to make a lawn green and thick
The secrets to growing and maintaining the most beautiful lawn on the block? HGTV’s Matt Blashaw shares them exclusively with H&G
By Marc Lupo • Published
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How to grow peas – in pots and in the ground
Discover how to grow peas at home, and enjoy a bountiful harvest of one of nature’s sweetest crops
By Melanie Griffiths • Published
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Monty Don urges us to prune rambling roses right now – for beautiful blooms next year
A future of fabulous flowers awaits, but not before following Monty’s expert deadheading tips
By Megan Slack • Published
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Hanging flower decor – how to use hanging flowers for a pretty display
Create your own hanging flower decor with dahlias and honeysuckle – from floral designer Brigitte Girling
By Andrea Childs • Published
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5 ways this sloping prairie-style garden is planted for year-round interest
The owners of this beautiful hillside garden on the English/Welsh border keep it looking good all year with bold, prairie style planting
By Sue Bradley • Published
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How to grow mangoes from seed
Learn how to grow mangoes from seed and create your own tropical paradise filled with delicious fruit trees
By Holly Reaney • Published
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Soil health – the ultimate guide
Soil health is vital to allowing plants to flourish – take care of it and it will provide all the nutrients, root support, oxygen and water your plants need
By Lola Houlton • Published
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Martha Stewart warns that bolting vegetables can ruin your kitchen garden – and how to spot the signs
Bolted vegetables can seriously reduce yields in your garden, but it's not too late to save your produce
By Megan Slack • Published
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How to get rid of mice
Mouse in the house? If you need to know how to get rid of mice, never fear – there are plenty of natural ways to take control
By Lola Houlton • Published
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How to grow French beans
Expert advice for growing your own climbing or dwarf French beans for a tasty and healthy harvest
By Karen Darlow • Published