8 h. ago Monty Don says gardeners must 'hard prune' one plant this month or risk winter damage

October is the month to cut back many plants but one really needs done to ensure it flowers next year, says the expert

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42 h. ago Blackout warning risk during two months this winter if there are ‘tight days’, says energy system regulator

WARNINGS of potential blackouts this winter have been issued, with "tight days" for energy supply expected in early December and mid-January. The National Energy System Operator (NESO) has warned that there may still be tight periods this winter where electricity supply struggles to meet demand. In these cases, system notices could be issued to increase...

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50 h. ago Monty Don shares the one key job to do in your garden this October

Gardens across the UK could benefit from some extra care in autumn, the expert says

Politics

52 h. ago BBC Gardeners' World's Monty Don left 'lying on the floor for hours' after health scare

The Gardeners' World presenter has opened up about a health scare that happened when he was filming a Channel 4 show

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54 h. ago Gardeners' World Monty Don feared it wouldn't 'end well' as he battled health condition

Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don has opened up about a health scare he suffered while filming a Channel 4 programme, which saw him 'lying on the floor for hours'

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3 d. ago Monty Don advises UK households with gardens to do one key lawn job this October

It's an essential autumn task that will help to revive your grass after summer

Society

4 d. ago Major energy firm to pay £2,000 to UK households as bills rise again

The Energy Support Fund is available for existing British Gas customers who are in energy debt or at risk of fuel poverty during the winter

Economics

6 d. ago Monty Don reveals when gardeners should last mow lawn and length it needs to be

Autumn is officially here - and it's time for green-fingered enthusiasts to start to prepare their gardens and outdoor spaces ready for the cold winter months ahead

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6 d. ago Monty Don shares easy trick to protect small creatures in your garden this autumn

As weather conditions become cooler and autumn sets in, life can get tricky for some of the UK’s wildlife - expert Monty Don has a handy tip to help vulnerable creatures in our gardens

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7 d. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use easy trick to help frogs get through autumn

There are plenty of jobs to do in the garden as autumn takes hold but one simple hack could help wildlife survive the colder months, according to TV star and gardening expert Monty Don

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9 d. ago Monty Don says prune 8 garden plants during October to get them 'autumn ready'

October is a busy month in the pruning calendar, with many plants needing to be cut back to ensure they return next year

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9 d. ago Monty Don shares 6 important gardening jobs Brits can do in October

As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, it's important to keep up with certain gardening tasks, according to Monty Don.

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9 d. ago Monty Don urges gardeners to use simple trick to help protect hedgehogs in autumn

The green-fingered expert has shared his top tasks for gardeners in October - and one of them will help protect an array of little animals as they prepare for the winter months

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9 d. ago Monty Don shares easy trick to squeeze one last bloom from dahlias this autumn

Dahlias are known for their incredibly diverse and colourful flowers, ranging from small, daisy-like blooms to large, pompom shapes. They are a favourite for late summer and autumn gardens, providing beautiful cut flowers

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1 week ago Brit in Tenerife issues warning over risk that 'gets worse in winter'

A Brit living in Tenerife has shared a vital warning for visiting Brits, urging them to be 'very careful and aware' if they're planning to visit for some winter sun

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1 week ago Monty Don's simple hack to get 'free plants' in your garden time and time again

Autumn might be upon us, but gardening aficionado Monty Don has shared a simple way to grow a whole garden of brand-new plants this September at absolutely no cost

Economics

2 w. ago Monty Don says gardens will be 'packed with flowers' if 3 plants are pruned in September

Pruning certain plants now will ensure they are covered and healthy over winter, but also ensure there is strong growth and plenty of flowers in the following year

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2 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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2 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 BBC Gardeners' World star Monty Don thrills fans as he teases filming 'first'

The presenter has been working on a new project and has now shared a snap as he filmed with a camera crew

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