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Sarah Raven's best Christmas gifts for gardeners in 2023, from tools to seed kits
From garden ornaments to tool sets, here are the best Christmas gifts for gardeners in 2023 (just in case a Dobbies gift card won’t cut it)
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Why now is the time to prepare your garden for next spring
Take advantage of a quieter time of year to do some outdoor admin
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Meet the people who ditched the grind for the garden
In search of more fulfilling lives in the fresh air, more people than ever are retraining as gardeners
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What to sow indoors in January
The garden might be quiet at the moment, but there’s plenty you can get growing inside the house until the weather warms up
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How to protect your banana plant over winter
For those gardening in cold temperatures, protecting these beautiful and often expensive plants is a must
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When to plant hyacinth bulbs for Christmas blooms
Start hyacinths off by the first week of October at the latest to ensure cheery flowers over the holiday season
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How to protect garden wildlife during the current UK hosepipe ban
Water may be rationed due to drought, but making smart choices and exemptions to the rules can look after the birds, insects and mammals
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How to revive your garden in a long hot summer
With temperatures predicted to climb again and hosepipe bans on the way, protecting your greenery can seem like a tough task
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The best way to mulch your soil for winter
Mulching can help to protect and enrich your soil during the colder months, but it’s important to do some preparation first
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Pruning climbing roses is easier than you think – try these expert tips
Pruning your roses properly is key to ensure a bountiful display next year
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How to care for a Venus flytrap
The carnivorous plant is being snapped up around the country following the John Lewis Christmas advert, but is notoriously hard to care for
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Your ultimate spring bulb planting calendar
Our gardening expert offers advice on how and when to plant your favourite daffs, tulips and more
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What the proposed ban on peat means for gardeners
A controversial subject in the gardening world, we look at the ban as a report is released by the House of Lords
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‘This piece of land is filled with life’: Ben Goldsmith on the special place he created for his late daughter
The environmentalist reveals how his garden helped him recover from tragedy as he opens up about his lifelong love of wildlife
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The best home security cameras of 2023 to watch over your property
The best indoor, outdoor and doorbell security cameras for your home and garden, tried and tested
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The best fire pits of 2023 for cold nights, tried and tested
We spent long nights toasting marshmallows to find this year's best fire pits, including smokeless and BBQ varieties
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The best gardening gloves for 2023 including thermal styles for colder months, tried and tested
I spent hours weeding, digging and pruning in my garden to find the best gardening gloves for winter and summer, among thorns and in ponds
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The 9 best patio heaters for 2023 to warm up any garden or outdoor space, chosen by experts
From outdoor to tabletop heaters, we consulted experts and enthusiasts to find the the best patio heaters for evenings outdoors
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The couple restoring a three-acre historic estate – which they bought without seeing
Kathrin Hamilton and Matthew Young are spending £1.5m fixing up a sprawling villa and its vast tropical garden
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The Duchess using magic to stop us looking at our phones
At Lilidorei fantasy village in Alnwick, visitors are encouraged to look around them and use their imagination
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10 National Trust gardens to brighten up your weekend
These beautiful gardens around the country have all been restored or replanted recently, and are well worth a visit
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A beginner's guide to growing shrubs from cuttings, by garden expert Helen Yemm
It's time to have a got at slow propagation techniques
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Top tips for fences and hedges - and how to avoid common mistakes in the garden
Plus an expert guide for tackling an acanthus with mildew and restraining a passionflower
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How to plant roses in summer and what to do about rose rust, by gardening expert Helen Yemm
Plus: goodbye to yellowing spring bulb leaves and a very hungry caterpillar on verbascums (mullein)
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How to keep garden shrubs looking good with these quick tips
Plus: how to turn an old playhouse into a useful potting shed, and a rescue plan for leggy geraniums
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What the proposed ban on peat means for gardeners
A controversial subject in the gardening world, we look at the ban as a report is released by the House of Lords
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Ten tips for a hassle-free garden that’s still rewarding
After a difficult summer resulted in masses of work for many, low-maintenance options are becoming increasingly popular
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If you want your garden to sing, let it go to pot
Potted plants make an impact and create structure – and they’re easy to look after, particularly if they are baseless
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A tour round Sarah Raven's glorious garden – and top planting tips
From winning flowers and bold colour combinations to the power of companion planting, here's how to elevate your gardening skills
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Forget the Christmas tree, here's how to decorate with festive foliage
Fill your home with fragrant festive foliage – with a little help from innovative floral designer Katie Isitt
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Why daffodils are the new tulips
Daffodils flower early, come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, smell gorgeous and flower for weeks
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What to do now to winter-proof your garden
Complete a few necessary jobs and the spring will be that much more enjoyable
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Six ways to weather-proof your garden
As recent weather conditions have shown, we need to look not just at drought-proofing, but at plants that can survive heavy rain too
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Your ultimate spring bulb planting calendar
Our gardening expert offers advice on how and when to plant your favourite daffs, tulips and more
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What the proposed ban on peat means for gardeners
A controversial subject in the gardening world, we look at the ban as a report is released by the House of Lords
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‘This piece of land is filled with life’: Ben Goldsmith on the special place he created for his late daughter
The environmentalist reveals how his garden helped him recover from tragedy as he opens up about his lifelong love of wildlife
