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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
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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
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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
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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...
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Monty Don urges you to cut your grass as short as possible before the end of August – for an important reason
The garden expert is encouraging us to cut our grass right away – to enjoy benefits in the future
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Monty Don shares the secret to protecting tomatoes from ‘risks of blight’ in late July
The horticultural expert will save your crop this month, but you may need to act this weekend
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to grow raspberries – to yield a good supply of fruit
How to grow raspberries to enjoy fruit from June right through to October
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Martha Stewart's ingenious container tip is the easy, eco-friendly secret to perfect tomatoes
Advice from the beloved horticultural expert will enrich our tomatoes' roots – and fill our kitchen gardens with flavor
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How to grow ginger
Learn how to grow ginger and enjoy its tropical flowers before harvesting its spicy root
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How to get rid of Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed can spread like wildfire. Here’s how to identify it and banish it from your garden forever
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Monty Don urges us to cut hedges in July – this is why, and how to protect birds nesting in them
These baby bird-friendly tips will ensure your hedge remains healthy over the colder months – but the process begins now
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