
Bare lawn patches become easier to see after summer. Check the cause first, prepare a fine seedbed and reseed only where soil, weather and seed mix are a...
Knowledge and practical tips for gardens, balconies and houseplants.
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Bare lawn patches become easier to see after summer. Check the cause first, prepare a fine seedbed and reseed only where soil, weather and seed mix are a...

Use mild September days to prepare: clean the greenhouse, check containers and drainage, and measure film and fleece – then install protection when frost is forecast.

Do tiny dark flies fly up from a pot when you water? Take a closer look: learn what suggests fungus gnats, what yellow sticky traps can do and...

A favourite pelargonium need not be a summer farewell. Prepare cuttings and a bright growing space with suitable compost, carefully managed moisture and a watering tray as a...

Look after the tool before the next cut: plan a short care check for your secateurs, with cleaning, inspection and sharpening where needed.

Three favourite plants, a few labels and two photographic views: record what grows where before many perennials die back for winter.

Clear paths, grass with room to breathe and protected soil: use three simple zones to decide in 20 minutes where autumn leaves need to be moved – and...

Less daylight, a changing watering routine: four quick checks for your Phalaenopsis, and how clear orchid pots make its roots easier to see.

Deadhead dahlias selectively and keep attractive seed heads: turn a short walk around your September border into thoughtful plant care, with the right tool to hand.