It’s sometimes said that a good plant dies gracefully, and that a plant that looks good in death is a valuable addition to the garden through the colder months. There’s truth in this and when autumn b

Clear away flower stems on perennials that no longer look good in your borders or that have flopped over so are unable to provide structure to the garden in winter. Cut them off at the base so you can

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It may not be the favourite garden task of many growers, but a general tidy up is a great way to make sure you identify any jobs that need attending to before things kick off next spring, such as tool

Right now, I’m pruning the roses. I hate them looking so straggly and forlorn, and he-who-has-opinions can’t bear their wayward stems trying to snag him as he makes his way to the shed. I feel the ros

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