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The London Garden in November
The London Garden in November
Tulips into pots and borders, pot feet under the terracotta, and something evergreen by the front door. Here’s what to plant, protect and bring indoors in a London garden this November, with paperwhites started now for flowers at Christmas.
Your Winter Perennials FAQs Answered
Your Winter Perennials FAQs Answered
A little colour and cold-hardy structure for December to February. Hellebores, magenta winter heath and evergreen Bergenia and Heuchera all carry a London border through the coldest months — plus how to protect pots, mulch borderline crowns, and know what's worth reviving once the frost lifts.
Your Autumn Perennials FAQs Answered
Your Autumn Perennials FAQs Answered
Heucheras, hardy ferns and hellebores will keep a pot or window box going until spring. Here's what to cut back in October, what to leave standing for winter, and what to plant while the soil is still warm.
The London Garden in October
The London Garden in October
Bulbs, evergreen shrubs and acid-loving plants all go in this month, and houseplants need a lighter touch as the light fades. Here's what to prioritise.
Best Outdoor Planter Materials For London Gardens
Best Outdoor Planter Materials For London Gardens
Stone, terracotta, polystone, fibre-clay, metal or plastic — the right planter material depends on your space, not just your style. Here's how each performs against London's frost, wind and wet-dry cycles, and which suits a balcony, roof terrace or front step.
Creating Depth and Privacy in Small City Gardens
Creating Depth and Privacy in Small City Gardens
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The London Garden in September
The London Garden in September
Here are our top 15 gardening jobs for September.
12 Ways to Decorate a Small Balcony With Plants
12 Ways to Decorate a Small Balcony With Plants
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Your Garden Compost FAQs Answered
Your Garden Compost FAQs Answered
Expert answers to your compost questions: peat-free, ericaceous, John Innes, houseplant mixes, aggregates and the best compost for every plant. From Boma Garden Centre, Kentish Town
The London Garden in June
The London Garden in June
Discover the best gardening tips for June, and our top June perennial picks, in this guide from our horticultural experts. Read now.
Your Garden Bedding Plants FAQs Answered
Your Garden Bedding Plants FAQs Answered
Discover what bedding plants are, when and how to plant them, plus care tips to keep North London beds colourful all year.
The London Garden in May
The London Garden in May
What to do, what to plant, and how to think about your garden in May — from window boxes and roof terraces to established borders and mature gardens.

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