Lifting and Storing Dahlias, Gladioli and Tender Bulbs Before the First Frost
dahlias

Lifting and Storing Dahlias, Gladioli and Tender Bulbs Before the First Frost

When to lift dahlias, gladioli and canna before the first frost, and how to dry, pack and store the tubers so they come through a British winter without rotting.

Charlotte Page · 12 Sep 2026
Planting Garlic and Overwintering Onions in September: What It Actually Costs
vegetable garden

Planting Garlic and Overwintering Onions in September: What It Actually Costs

3 Sep 2026 · 6 min
The End-of-Summer Greenhouse Clear-Out: What to Do Before the Nights Turn Cold
Greenhouse

The End-of-Summer Greenhouse Clear-Out: What to Do Before the Nights Turn Cold

31 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Building a Log Store Before the Firewood Season Starts
log store

Building a Log Store Before the Firewood Season Starts

28 Aug 2026 · 7 min
Storing This Year's Apple and Plum Harvest So None of It Goes to Waste
garden

Storing This Year's Apple and Plum Harvest So None of It Goes to Waste

25 Aug 2026 · 7 min
The Compost Bin Nobody's Been Feeding: Sorting It Out Before the Leaves Come Down
Composting

The Compost Bin Nobody's Been Feeding: Sorting It Out Before the Leaves Come Down

22 Aug 2026 · 6 min
The Last Dry Fortnight: Treating Fences, Decking and Sheds Before Autumn Rain Arrives
DIY

The Last Dry Fortnight: Treating Fences, Decking and Sheds Before Autumn Rain Arrives

19 Aug 2026 · 7 min
Subsidence and Clay-Heave Cracks After a Dry Summer: What UK Homeowners Should Check Before Autumn Rain
Subsidence

Subsidence and Clay-Heave Cracks After a Dry Summer: What UK Homeowners Should Check Before Autumn Rain

16 Aug 2026 · 6 min
September Lawn Renovation: Scarifying, Overseeding and Feeding Before Autumn Bites
lawn care

September Lawn Renovation: Scarifying, Overseeding and Feeding Before Autumn Bites

13 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Booking a Loft Insulation Survey in August: Why Doing It Now Beats the Winter Rush
Loft Insulation

Booking a Loft Insulation Survey in August: Why Doing It Now Beats the Winter Rush

10 Aug 2026 · 5 min
The Hedge Trimmer Comes Out in August — What the Nesting Law Actually Allows
hedge cutting

The Hedge Trimmer Comes Out in August — What the Nesting Law Actually Allows

4 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Beating the Hosepipe Ban: Water-Saving Garden Kit for August
garden

Beating the Hosepipe Ban: Water-Saving Garden Kit for August

1 Aug 2026 · 6 min
Why Serious House Sellers Skip August and List in September Instead
house selling

Why Serious House Sellers Skip August and List in September Instead

31 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Concrete, Slabs or Plastic Grid: What a Garden Shed Base Really Costs
garden sheds

Concrete, Slabs or Plastic Grid: What a Garden Shed Base Really Costs

28 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Japanese Knotweed in July: What It Really Means for Your Garden, Your Mortgage and Your Wallet
Japanese knotweed

Japanese Knotweed in July: What It Really Means for Your Garden, Your Mortgage and Your Wallet

25 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Getting the House and Garden Ready Before You Go Away This Summer
holiday prep

Getting the House and Garden Ready Before You Go Away This Summer

22 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Cooling an Old British House in a Heatwave Without Air Conditioning
heatwave

Cooling an Old British House in a Heatwave Without Air Conditioning

19 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Garden Rooms and Permitted Development: What Actually Needs Planning Permission
garden rooms

Garden Rooms and Permitted Development: What Actually Needs Planning Permission

16 Jul 2026 · 6 min
Redesigning a Border for Drought: What Actually Survives a Dry British Summer
drought-tolerant planting

Redesigning a Border for Drought: What Actually Survives a Dry British Summer

13 Jul 2026 · 7 min
Wasp Nests in July: When to Deal With It Yourself and When to Call a Professional
pest control

Wasp Nests in July: When to Deal With It Yourself and When to Call a Professional

10 Jul 2026 · 5 min
Subsidence Cracks in a Dry Summer: What to Check Before You Panic
Subsidence

Subsidence Cracks in a Dry Summer: What to Check Before You Panic

7 Jul 2026 · 7 min
Stopping a July Heatwave From Cooking Your Greenhouse or Polytunnel
Greenhouse

Stopping a July Heatwave From Cooking Your Greenhouse or Polytunnel

3 Jul 2026 · 6 min
When the Hosepipe Ban Lands: Keeping a Garden Going on Stored Water
Water Saving

When the Hosepipe Ban Lands: Keeping a Garden Going on Stored Water

30 Jun 2026 · 3 min
After the Heat: Triaging a Garden That Carried On Without You
summer garden

After the Heat: Triaging a Garden That Carried On Without You

27 Jun 2026 · 4 min
Clothes Moths in Summer: Stop the Autumn Damage Before It Starts
pest control

Clothes Moths in Summer: Stop the Autumn Damage Before It Starts

27 Jun 2026 · 5 min
The Late-June Pivot: Jobs That Decide Whether Your Garden Peaks or Stalls
garden

The Late-June Pivot: Jobs That Decide Whether Your Garden Peaks or Stalls

24 Jun 2026 · 5 min
Refreshing Tired Fences, Sheds and Garden Furniture in the Summer Dry Spell
DIY

Refreshing Tired Fences, Sheds and Garden Furniture in the Summer Dry Spell

20 Jun 2026 · 5 min
Summer Watering Done Right: How to Keep a UK Garden Alive Through a June Dry Spell
summer gardening

Summer Watering Done Right: How to Keep a UK Garden Alive Through a June Dry Spell

19 Jun 2026 · 5 min
Creating Shade and a Cool Spot on a Sunny Patio
patio

Creating Shade and a Cool Spot on a Sunny Patio

15 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Cooking Through a Summer Glut of Courgettes and Beans
kitchen

Cooking Through a Summer Glut of Courgettes and Beans

11 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Deadheading and Feeding to Keep Summer Bedding Going
bedding plants

Deadheading and Feeding to Keep Summer Bedding Going

7 Jun 2026 · 1 min
Pinching Out and Feeding Tomatoes for a Heavy Crop
tomatoes

Pinching Out and Feeding Tomatoes for a Heavy Crop

3 Jun 2026 · 1 min
A Herb Garden Right by the Back Door
herbs

A Herb Garden Right by the Back Door

30 May 2026 · 1 min
Pricking Out and Potting On Your Seedlings
seedlings

Pricking Out and Potting On Your Seedlings

26 May 2026 · 1 min
Keeping Slugs off Young Plants Without Chemicals
slugs

Keeping Slugs off Young Plants Without Chemicals

22 May 2026 · 1 min
Building a Small Wildlife Pond
wildlife pond

Building a Small Wildlife Pond

17 May 2026 · 1 min
Staking and Supporting Tall Perennials Before They Flop
perennials

Staking and Supporting Tall Perennials Before They Flop

13 May 2026 · 1 min
Mowing and Edging for a Sharp Summer Lawn
lawn care

Mowing and Edging for a Sharp Summer Lawn

9 May 2026 · 1 min
Filling Hanging Baskets for a Summer of Colour
hanging baskets

Filling Hanging Baskets for a Summer of Colour

5 May 2026 · 1 min
Planting Out Tomatoes in the Greenhouse or Against a Wall
tomatoes

Planting Out Tomatoes in the Greenhouse or Against a Wall

1 May 2026 · 1 min
Growing Salad Leaves in Containers by the Door
salad

Growing Salad Leaves in Containers by the Door

27 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Setting Up Water Butts and Saving Rainwater
water butt

Setting Up Water Butts and Saving Rainwater

23 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Painting Kitchen Cabinet Doors for a New Look
kitchen

Painting Kitchen Cabinet Doors for a New Look

19 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Planting Maincrop Potatoes and Earthing Up
potatoes

Planting Maincrop Potatoes and Earthing Up

15 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Bringing Tired Garden Furniture Back to Life
garden furniture

Bringing Tired Garden Furniture Back to Life

11 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Building a No-Dig Vegetable Bed
no dig

Building a No-Dig Vegetable Bed

7 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Sowing a New Lawn or Patching the Bare Bits
lawn

Sowing a New Lawn or Patching the Bare Bits

3 Apr 2026 · 1 min
Tiling a Kitchen Splashback Without the Wonky Grout Lines
tiling

Tiling a Kitchen Splashback Without the Wonky Grout Lines

30 Mar 2026 · 1 min
Planting a Window Box for Cheerful Spring Colour
window box

Planting a Window Box for Cheerful Spring Colour

26 Mar 2026 · 1 min
Hardening Off Seedlings Before They Go Outside
seedlings

Hardening Off Seedlings Before They Go Outside

22 Mar 2026 · 1 min