12 h. ago Gardener names one flower to plant in October for 'most colourful garden' in 2026

A gardening expert has shared how Brits can achieve a colourful garden next year by planting a certain flower in October, and how to do it correctly and where to buy them from

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56 h. ago Feed your lawn 1 thing in October to make it turn a 'deeper green' colour

This month is the prime time to get your lawn into great condition ahead of the winter

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60 h. ago Monty Don names one plant to 'prune hard' now to prevent damage in winter

Gardeners should be venturing into their gardens this month to prune climbing roses for a spectacular flowering display next year and to avoid winter damage, according to Monty Don

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4 d. ago Gardening legend Alan Titchmarsh names two plants he would 'ban forever'

Alan Titchmarsh has been a familiar face on our TV screens for decades, and has become synonymous with his love of gardening - but there are two plants he can't stand

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8 d. ago The five gardens in Scotland that were named 'best for autumn colours'

From the Scottish Borders to the Highlands, this country is brimming with autumnal shades

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9 d. ago UK’s ‘best pumpkin patch’ for families also happens to be in a seriously beautiful setting

Doddington Hall and Gardens, near Lincoln, was named the best for the third year running in research carried out by Outdoor Toys - a children's toys and play equipment company

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9 d. ago Gardening experts name 5 delicious crops ready to harvest in October

If you're wondering what to harvest from your garden this month then follow this expert advice as to which crops are best picked in October to add to your meals

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1 week ago Gardening expert names the 'best' way to get rid of weeds during October

Keen gardeners may be looking to get ahead before the colder winter months arrive, and experts say October is a good time to start looking after your lawn and deterring weeds

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1 week ago Colourful city with £1.23 beer and 28C October weather is perfect autumn escape

The Post Office Money report highlights how Hoi An isn't just a cheap place to visit, but that it's getting cheaper. Across a basket of ten holiday items visitors are likely to buy, Hoi An was the cheapest of the long-haul destinations looked at, and 10% cheaper than it was in 2023

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1 week ago Manchester terrorist's Jihad name, bench pressing in garden and choice of clothes

Jihad Al-Shamie killed two men in a terror attack on a synagogue in Crumpsall, Manchester, on Yom Kippur - further details of his family life have now been revealed

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1 week ago Dania: Listless review – Intimate underground pop inspired by hospital night shifts

(Somewhere Press)Reflecting her nocturnal work as an emergency doctor, the Baghdad-born musician’s latest blends trip-hop, shoegaze and ambient into sometimes eerie, sometimes blissful tracksAs well as making atmospheric electronic compositions, the Baghdad-born, Barcelona-based musician Dania also works night shifts as an emergency doctor. These nocturnal hours are the influence behind her new album Listless: all seven tracks were composed and recorded after midnight, while the artwork features the spindly flower of the Japanese snake gourd, a plant that only blooms after dark. But there is little trace of the chaos of her late-night schedule here: instead, the record embodies a quiet calm that is sometimes blissful, sometimes eerie.Meeting somewhere between trip-hop, shoegaze and ambient, with a touch of pop, the textured tracks slink along dreamily, propelled by washes of synths and, for the first time, drums. A new addition to Dania’s usual setup, they lend a gentle downtempo ki...

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2 w. ago UK gardeners told to plant this one flower now before cold weather sets in

If you plant bulbs now you'll get healthy growth by spring

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2 w. ago Gardening expert names important jobs that 'must be done' this weekend

With September coming to a close, a gardening expert has shared key jobs that can still be completed in order to keep your plants and garden healthy year-round

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3 w. ago Tourist confused as he discovers village where everything is named after Roy

Gareth Clarke, who stumbled across a village in Norfolk was left baffled after discovering the town's shops, car parks, garden centre and bakery spookily bear the same name.

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3 w. ago 'Magical' Scottish woodland is perfect spot for autumn trip that is fun for entire family

A stunning woodland garden in Scotland has been named one of the UK's most beautiful gardens and it's perfect for an autumn day out with the family

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3 w. ago Monty Don names 3 plants gardeners should prune in September to make them 'packed with flowers'

Monty Don has shared the key plants that need to be pruned in September, as well as other important gardening tasks for the month

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3 w. ago Kat Von D reveals what she looks like now after tattooing 80% of her body with solid black ink

The tattoo artist, 42, first revealed in October that she would be covering up all of her colourful artwork with solid black ink after becoming 'fed up' with her look.

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3 w. ago Monty Don's names September gardening trick that gives you plants for free

A gardening expert has revealed a brilliant and simple way you can get free plants this September and shares how you can plant them in time for the following spring

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3 w. ago Expert names golden rules to protect your garden and keep flowers thriving in autumn

The eight golden rules to protect your garden and keep flowers thriving this autumn, expert shares the tips and tricks to get your garden ready for the cold season

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4 w. ago Monty Don names one garden task that's 'most essential' in September and October

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has shared his top tips for planting bulbs in the garden, as he says it is the "biggest and most important" job for September and October

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