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Using old compost for new spring bulbs and planting spring bulbs in a container.
Flowering in November
The weather this Summer and Autumn has been unusual. From heatwave and drought, followed by lots of rain, and then a generally mild autumn mix.
It has produced some odd gardening results. Firstly, Dahlias are blazing. Not just the tail end of summer flowers but full blooms.
Lavender continues to bloom to the delight of gardeners and bees. I took this image on 1.11. Plenty of flowers.
Noticeably, Choiysa have enjoyed a strong second flush. And everywhere a really good crop of berries. Instead of flowers, how about a display of gourds? I took this image at Buttercups Tea Room, Rutland.
Looking for Autumn planting ideas? Check out Plants and shrubs that look good in November.
If you are thinking of planting spring bulbs, the planting depth is critical for good flowers. Check out: How to plant spring bulbs and Why spring bulbs don't flower.
Garden Offers
If you are thinking about Spring bulb planting, Crocus has 20% off Daffodils and some great offers, 2+1 free on a wide selection of bulbs, including some absolutely stunning Tulips. I couldn't decide between the bold vibrant colours and the soft pastels. Eventually, I decided on Bold and Beautiful collection (on offer) and the Lemon and Lilac collection.
Planting spring bulbs?
Just a reminder: if you are planting spring bulbs, don't forget the squirrels!
Left to their own devices, squirrels will dig up and squirrel away bulbs for winter feed. I once planted 50+ bulbs in a wall next to our pond to find only a handful survived the squirrel raid.
Gardening ideas and inspiration
Flowering plants and Perennials
There are so many perennials to choose from. Ideas and inspiration about the best spring and summer flowering plants, 20 great scented plants, and 10 easy grow plants.
How to beat the slugs and plant slug resistant flowers and shrubs.
Get more out of your plant with the best long flowering plants which bloom for weeks.
Pick up tips on drought-resistant plants and select the best climbing plants for your garden.
Plus detailed growing advice to get the right plant in the right place.
Wildlife friendly and sustainable gardening
The best plants to attract butterflies and bees into your garden. Which shrubs are most loved by birds.
Create a haven for birds and wildlife with a wildlife garden and natural planting.
Top tips for sustainable gardening and how to be a greener gardener.
The benefits of a garden pond as magnet for wildlife
All About Shrubs
Shrubs are the backbone of the garden. They add form and structure all year round. There are shrubs for all gardens, soils and aspect and many are maintenance.
For growing advice, ideas and images of spring and summer flowering shrubs.
12 of the best evergreen shrubs and fast-growing evergreen shrubs.
Shrubs for autumn and winter interest
and shrubs for shade.
Monthly gardening Calendar
The Sunday Gardener's monthly calendar is full of topical gardening tips
Month by month gardening advice to help you manage your garden.
Timing can be very important, especially around the tricky subject of pruning and what to plant out and when.
The month by month gardening guides will keep you on track and are a complete seasonal guide to gardening.
Grow your own veg.
Growing your own veg has become so popular, and rightly so. It lets you produce satisfying, fresh and wholesome veg and saves money.
It can be daunting at first. Why not start with the 10 easiest vegetables to grow?
Follow the Sunday gardener's step-by-step guides for individual veg growing requirement.
Short of space, check out the best veg for growing in containers.
Top Gardening tips
Top gardening tips including how to be a greener gardener plus 10 best ways to save money in the garden.
The 8 best ways to get rid of slugs and snails.
What is the Chelsea chop and how to use it.
Glossary: Frost Hardy. What does it mean and does it matter?
Make your own plant supports
