Expert Gardening Tips
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Alan Titchmarsh: Why I wish I’d planted Cedars of Lebanon when I was in my 20s
The gardener writes about one of his regrets with regard to his favourite type of tree.
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How to grow your own peaches: Five steps to peachy perfection
Steven Desmond explains how you can produce these delicious, luxurious fruits on your own soil.
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17 country garden gates which demonstrate a perfect combination of form and function
A glorious garden deserves a glorious garden gate.
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Roy Lancaster: 'The world would be a better place if politicians were forced to spend time gardening'
Jonathan Self caught up with Roy Lancaster, one of the most recognisable faces in British gardening.
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How to choose the perfect Clematis – and how to help it flourish
Steven Desmond gives his tips on how to look after clematis, the beautiful climbing plant whose flowers explode in spring.
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What to plant right now: Dig in your Dahlias, line up your lilies
Steven Desmond on the flowers to concentrated on at the moment from always-popular lilies, to the dahlias which have gone from no-nos to must-haves.
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How to get the best out of the apple and pear trees in your garden
Tom Coward, the head gardener at Gravetye Manor, talks about how to get the most out of your fruit tress in 2017.
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Three gardening myths debunked by the ultimate guide: experience
Three gardening myths debunked by the greatest authority of all: Experience
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Great home-grown menus have to start with great seeds
Tom Coward, head gardener at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex, talks about sowing the seeds that will lead to beautiful cooking.
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Alan Titchmarsh: The poetic pleasure of plant names
Our gardening expert on the days spent learning the names of some of the most obscure plants in Britain.
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The 10 tools no gardener should be without – and which ones to buy
Steven Desmond on the garden tools we all need, and how to choose ones which will last you a lifetime.
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Six gardening jobs to do right now which will pay off in the summer
Steven Desmond describes six rejuvenating tasks that will make a huge difference once the weather picks up.
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Alan Titchmarsh: Don’t stop gardening in winter – start dreaming
Alan Titchmarsh takes a look at the joys and pains of gardening in the winter
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Four glorious Christmas wreaths
No home is complete at this time of year without a Christmas wreath - Rosie Paterson and Giles Kime have picked out four favourites.
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Alan Titchmarsh: The best time of year to plant tulips
Alan Titchmars on planting tulips - and avoiding the grind of removing and storing bulbs every year.
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How to grow tomatoes
Growing tomatoes from seed is a very simple business, provided you follow a couple of simple rules without fail
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How to plant trees
Planting trees means considering height, size, positioning and the shadows they will cast, not to mention the views they will hide or enhance
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Our guide to planting heritage apples
Charles Quest-Ritson plants heritage apples.
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Caring for your lawn this autumn
Country Life details the best way to preserve your lawn this autumn.