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Repair lawn edges and bare patches
Check your lawns and repair any parts where the edges have been trodden down or the grass has died.
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October 2025
BBC Gardeners World
Leaf and lawn rakes
Autumn is the ideal time to buy a rake, whether for gathering up leaves or scarifying your lawn, so we tested out 12 different models
2 min |
October 2025
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A canopy for the future
Faced with climate change and biosecurity threats, which trees are best placed to cope while maintaining their vital role in our ecosytems? Kate Bradbury looks at the science and the solutions
6 min |
October 2025
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NO-FEAR GARDENING
Autumn is the time to get your garden prepared for winter and to plan for next year - and save yourself some money, too! Frances Tophill explains how
4 min |
October 2025
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Falling for leafmould
Monty reveals how he makes and uses leafmould at Longmeadow, and shows how to create this invaluable material for free
4 min |
October 2025
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Move succulents undercover
Bring in succulents that have spent the summer outside and are vulnerable to damage from cold winter temperatures or could rot in a wet winter.
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October 2025
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Tales of the unexpected
Each garden tells its own unique story and this month we're exploring some of the mysterious, sinister and intriguing aspects that give so much character to our 2 for 1 Gardens
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October 2025
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Tropical blend
Transform your garden into a lush exotic paradise with Ashley Edwards's top plant choices, inspiration and care tips
6 min |
August 2025
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Garden globetrotting: St Lucia
With a verdant landscape containing dense rainforest, a waterfall that changes colour and more tropical plants than you could ever wish for, Blake Roberts was blown away by St Lucia's natural beauty... and its chocolate!
3 min |
August 2025
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Square-metre composting tips
Nic Wilson explains how to start making your own garden compost and the many benefits it brings
3 min |
August 2025
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Community cultivation
Humaira Ikram goes behind the scenes at an innovative Scottish nursery to pick up expert growing tips and explore its inspirational focus on wellbeing and social inclusion
5 min |
August 2025
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Holiday care for house plants
Make sure your plants don't dry out if you're going away for more than a few days.
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August 2025
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Keep borders looking fresh
Cut back spent flowers and faded foliage in your borders, such as lilies that are going over. First, stand back and have a good look so you can focus on what needs to be tidied up and what should be left for later flowering and winter structure.
3 min |
August 2025
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Keep lawn edges in good shape
Plants at the front of a border often spill onto the lawn as they grow.
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August 2025
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Jungle adventure
Dreaming of having your own slice of paradise without needing to go abroad? Then take inspiration from Abu and Leti Sidhanee's tropical-inspired family garden, created in suburban London
4 min |
August 2025
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NO-FEAR GARDENING PART 4: TACKLING SUMMER PROBLEMS
Get your garden and crops into better shape by prioritising a few simple but effective jobs this month - Frances Tophill explains how
4 min |
August 2025
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Plant late-season flowers
Extend the season of pollen and nectar for pollinators – which may still be on the wing before hibernation, migration or the end of their lifecycle – by planting some late-season blooms.
2 min |
August 2025
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Holiday pots at home
Instantly liven up an outdoor eating area, patio or balcony with a collection of holiday-inspired containers. Adam Frost shares how to bring a touch of the tropical into your garden
5 min |
August 2025
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Trim overgrown apple trees
If your apple tree has become overgrown, or you've inherited a neglected tree, now is the perfect time to give it a summer prune.
2 min |
August 2025
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Gardeners' Question Time
Our experts tackle your queries, from sticky lemon trees to wilting olives, straggly Swiss cheese plants to worm-cast woes
4 min |
August 2025
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Take a deep breath
As the evocative aromas of summer fill the garden, Monty explores the role scent plays in our lives, gardens and memories
3 min |
August 2025
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The 5 senses of gardening SIGHT
Arit Anderson explores how our senses affect the way we interact with our gardens. Here she explores the role sight plays in decision-making using colour and design
5 min |
August 2025
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Plant out spring cabbages
Cabbages are ready to be planted outside when they are 10-15cm in height and have 4-6 true leaves
3 min |
August 2025
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Master your mix
Nick's guide to combining plants Growing edible plants with ornamentals makes the most of the space you have, says Nick Bailey, and provides you with a garden that is lovely to look at... and eat!
4 min |
August 2025
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A way with water
Combine the beauty of indoor plants with the calming effects of water, with Sarah-Gerrard Jones' aquatic house-plant projects
3 min |
August 2025
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Growing
As a productive growing season nears its end, Sara Ward is picking, eating and storing her crops, while making sure her bees are happy too
4 min |
August 2025
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2 for 1 Gardens
With the school holidays in full swing, there are lots of family-friendly 2 for 1 Gardens to explore this summer - here's just a small selection
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Root of the matter
'What is the importance of soil when starting a garden from scratch?'
3 min |
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The Full Monty
After visiting gardens of all shapes and sizes around the world, Monty finds that plants don't always play a starring role in inspiring spiritual reflection
3 min |
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Expert's choice
Fuchsias For hardy garden fuchsias that survive winter you need to go for an H4. Graham Rice explains all and picks his favourites
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