Gardener names one flower to plant in October for 'most colourful garden' in 2026

A gardening expert has shared how Brits can achieve a colourful garden next year by planting a certain flower in October, and ...

Three plants to 'prioritise' pruning this month or risk no blooms next year

Pruning is an important job that you need to complete during October, according to a gardening expert who shared the three ...
Country Life

Alan Titchmarsh: 15 years ago we planted a hedge — today, it's 10ft tall, 6ft deep and a joy throughout the year. Here's how we did it

Alan Titchmarsh planted a hedge; today, it's 10ft tall, 6ft deep, he and his wife absolutely love it, 'and so do all the ...
Country Life

'There is only a handful of fruit trees I’d grow for their non-edible charms — quince is one'

A versatile fruit that's superb in jams and with booze, quince also doesn't make you work too hard for all that pleasure.

Lawns will be 'greener' and 'healthier' in autumn if you do 1 garden task now

Autumn is the perfect time to give your lawn a little extra care. One simple garden task can improve the overall health of ...

Three 'crucial' jobs anyone with allotment needs to do in October

Gardening expert and nutritionist, Rosa Jones has provided a list of jobs to carry out in your allotment in October to give ...
The Boston Globe

Toil away in gardening’s ‘sweet spot’ of the year — autumn

Gardening in September and the first half of October is considered by many the sweet spot of the entire year. While it’s certainly not the time to plant warm-weather crops, there’s a lot that can be ...
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Gardening with arthritis: Tips to ease the pain

More than an estimated 10 million of us, young and old, suffer some form of arthritis in the UK, which can affect how we live our lives – and how we garden. But there are ways to alleviate pain and ...