Pruning tips
Action time: 11/11 - 11/11
Not sure what to prune when? Our guides will take you through the basics of cutting back.
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Plant winter baskets
Action time: 11/11 - 21/11
Line wire baskets and fill them with early-flowering bulbs for a spring display.
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Insulate your greenhouse
Action time: 08/11 - 15/11
Use bubble wrap insulation to ensure that your greenhouse plants remain safe and snug throughout the winter.
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Plant out wallflowers
Action time: 08/11 - 12/11
Plant out your wallflower seedlings to fill in any gaps in borders. For extra spring impact, plant tulips in a contrasting colour between them.
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Plant onions and garlic
Action time: 06/11 - 15/11
If your soil is reasonably well-draining, plant sets of garlic and onions for crops in early June.
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Force chicory
Action time: 01/11 - 30/11
Cut back the growth on chicory plants and cover them with a black plastic container to force tender white stalks to sprout.
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Sow early broad beans
Action time: 01/11 - 15/11
Plant your broad beans in rich, moisture-retentive well-drained soil, preferably in a sunny situation sheltered from winds.
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