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How to make the most of your winter greenhouse

They really come into their own at this time of year and, by following these tips, can blossom into a sanctuary of scent, flavour and colour
How to create a cosy garden for autumn and winter with simple decor ideas

From cosy seating areas to pizza ovens, top designers share their ideas for making your outdoor space more inviting
Gardening in November: what to do in your garden this month

From frost protection for tender plants to pruning roses, your gardening planner for this month is sorted

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Gardening in November: what to do in your garden this month

From frost protection for tender plants to pruning roses, your gardening planner for this month is sorted
What to grow on a sunny windowsill in winter

Windowsill gardening is worth a try in winter – a citrus tree, exotic herbs or a mix of salad greens all add a punch of flavour
Five of the best garden pots for winter plants

Whether your outdoor space is geared towards timeless terracotta or portable plastic, here's how to choose the perfect container

The best hardy plants that will survive in exposed garden plots

If your garden is wild and windblown, you need alpines, the SAS of the plant world, to withstand all the elements can throw at them
How to protect your garden's health this autumn and winter

Looking after the immune system of your outdoor space has never been more important
How to transform your garden with this cheap and useful material

There is a world of gardening good – from soil health to pest and weed prevention – to be gained from this basic yet cutting-edge material

The hidden planning permission you need to build in your garden in 2021

It is worth knowing what planning permission you need before you knock down a wall or dig up a pool
The best zero-waste products you need to grow a sustainable garden

Here's what you need to know about zero-waste gardening shops in the UK
12 of the best bird baths to buy now – and how to make your own

Today's bird baths are a world away from their twee Victorian forebears. From modern to rustic, we've rounded up the best to invest in
The best gardening tools to buy for beginners, chosen by experts

From waterproof gardening trousers to baseless pots, three experts reveal their top tools for the garden

How a local community restored a derelict seaside sunken garden

Neglected public green spaces can be resurrected with a bit of hard work and community spirit
Where to go pumpkin picking in the UK - a 2021 guide to Halloween fun, from Essex to Yorkshire

Pumpkins are ripe for the picking - here are the best farms and patches to seek out a good gourd in the fresh autumn air

Top tips for fences and hedges - and how to avoid common mistakes in the garden

Plus an expert guide for tackling an acanthus with mildew and restraining a passionflower
How to plant roses in summer and what to do about rose rust, by gardening expert Helen Yemm

Plus: goodbye to yellowing spring bulb leaves and a very hungry caterpillar on verbascums (mullein)
How to keep garden shrubs looking good with these quick tips

Plus: how to turn an old playhouse into a useful potting shed, and a rescue plan for leggy geraniums
How to plant climbers: A beginner's guide to planting clematis, roses and more

Every week, Telegraph gardening expert Helen Yemm gives tips and advice on all your gardening problems whether at home or on the allotment

If dogs can detect sick plants, could plants detect sick humans?

Sniffer dogs can detect explosives, drugs, even sick trees – but plants themselves could be modified to do the same
How do plants recover from accidental damage? Ken Thompson investigates

When a plant is knocked over, how does it recover? It all depends on symmetry, according to recent research

The beautiful garden poppy with shady connections

We know that some garden poppies contain opium, but nobody has measured the content until now
Weeds – the plants that gardeners love and farmers loathe

The farmer's pest and the gardener's hardy annual are often one and the same – but there's a good argument for growing your own weeds
Take your smartphone for a walk if you really want to learn about plants

Using your smartphone to identify wild plants can add a new dimension to daily walks – and the Seek app stands out from the crowd
Why planting a tree is the best way to be remembered

Trees are a gift to posterity - so get planting if you'd like to be remembered kindly

The garden jobs you must complete before any hot weather arrives

Getting your outdoor space in order can range from coppicing an overgrown hazel walk, to checking up on hedgehogs and celebrating magnolias
This could be the reason your roses aren't growing

Recent scientific research has found a home-spun cure can actually work to make your roses bloom

Why daffodils are the new tulips

Daffodils flower early, come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, smell gorgeous and flower for weeks
What to do now to winter-proof your garden

Complete a few necessary jobs and the spring will be that much more enjoyable
How to save seeds to sow and grow next year

It's kind to the planet and your purse – and makes good horticultural sense, too

How to transform your garden with this cheap and useful material

There is a world of gardening good – from soil health to pest and weed prevention – to be gained from this basic yet cutting-edge material
How to use bonfire ash in the garden, treat honey fungus, and deal with chestnut leaves

Bonfire ash can be a brilliant aid in balancing soil and growing plants. Just don't start burning leaves, says our expert
The best zero-waste products you need to grow a sustainable garden

Here's what you need to know about zero-waste gardening shops in the UK