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6 essential tasks to complete now to ensure your roses not only survive, but thrive this winter

Keep your roses fighting fit for the dreary weather ahead with these expert-recommended autumn care tips

Woman & Home · Nov 8, 2025

Now's your last chance to plant amaryllis bulbs for beautiful festive blooms on Christmas Day, garden experts warn

The clock's ticking!

Ideal Home · Nov 6, 2025

3 plants you shouldn't prune this autumn – experts warn that trimming these shrubs and trees will cause more harm than good

It's too warm!

Ideal Home · Nov 5, 2025

Why are my rose bush leaves turning yellow? Garden experts reveal the causes and remedies to prevent it

Wondering why your elegant rose bush has started turning yellow all of a sudden? The experts are here to help

Woman & Home · Sep 10, 2025

Garden experts reveal the two best times of year to buy bulbs – and you need to act now

You need to act now if you want a colourful spring garden next year

Ideal Home · Sep 5, 2025

Alarm after FBI arrests US army veteran for ‘conspiracy’ over protest against Ice

Legal experts say the charges against Afghanistan war veteran Bajun Mavalwalla II mark an escalation in the Trump administration’s crackdown on first amendment rights

The Guardian - US · Sep 2, 2025

When should you plant peony bulbs? Garden experts share advice for guaranteed blooms

Ensure perfect timing when planting peony bulbs by following our gardening expert's guidance

Woman & Home · Aug 28, 2025

This centuries-old Native American planting trick is ideal for small gardens – and it delivers bumper crops

It's an age-old tradition for good reason

Ideal Home · Aug 24, 2025

Is the 8-8-8 lavender pruning technique the 'foolproof' secret to better blooms?

How and when to use this gardening rule

Ideal Home · Aug 22, 2025

I've seen more hydrangeas turning brown than ever this year – here's why, and how to revive your shrubs

We can thank the heatwaves...

Ideal Home · Aug 20, 2025