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There are a few dates in the gardening calendar that all growers ought to be aware of – and frost dates should be top of the list. The exact date of the last frost of the year is anyone’s guess, but it’s important to know how to anticipate that first frosty night and how it affects our … Read more

Trees are glorious things to have in your garden, providing shelter, shade and a habitat for wildlife. Right up until the moment when their leaves start to fall off, that is, and you’re left with the annoying autumnal job of clearing up. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy … Read more

When faced with a muddy swamp, or a lawn that needs mowing (again), the most nihilistic among us may dream of concreting over the whole garden – and some turn that dream into reality. A recent report by the Horticultural Trades Association (HTA), which represents garden centres and suppliers, has warned that within the next … Read more

What’s the problem?I’ve had this cactus for many years, but it keeps getting taller and soon it will hit the ceiling. How can I stop the plant growing without doing it harm? DiagnosisThe plant in question isn’t a true cactus at all, but a succulent called Euphorbia trigona, also known as the African milk tree. … Read more