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Geoff Hodge cuts through the undergrowth to help you choose a pair of loppers

As the growing season comes to an end, many shrubs and trees will benefit from a judicious prune to keep them in good shape, to prevent them from outgrowing their space and to promote new blooms. Inve

Stu Davies explains what’s inside his toolbox so he can tackle (almost) any job on board

Throughout August I cut the box hedges that give shape to the vegetable garden. They’re just under waist height but that’s enough to protect most plants from the wind and they are a good dark backgrou

Follow this simple advice for snipping, styling and keeping blooms fresh

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