Fall

As the air cools and nights lengthen, gardens can provide vital support for a host of animals. Our top November wildlife gardening jobs will help you create a heaven for the harsher months ahead.

As well as being somewhere to store equipment, tools and kids’ playthings, with a bit of inspiration and planning, your humble shed can be transformed into other things – even a new living space. Check out these tips on making even more of this garden essential.

If you’re new to gardening, read our quick guide on different plant types and how they grow. That way you’ll know how to care for them and ensure your garden looks good every season.

As the colder months arrive, it’s time to find creative ways to make your garden feel more enticing. Read on to discover five ways you can brighten your outdoor space so you can enjoy it all year round.  

While winter keeps many pests at bay, there is a trio of common offenders which can continue causing havoc in gardens. Here are the bugs and beetles to watch for this season – and our guide to banishing them safely.   

Although birds find most of what they need in the natural environment, feeding them all year round promotes their health and longevity, boosts breeding and helps chicks to thrive. Read our expert guide to discover the most beneficial foods to give each season – and which to avoid. 

While the days may be getting shorter, sowing in November is a great way to get ahead, bringing harvest times forward and saving you precious time in spring. Whether it’s flowers, fruit, or vegetables, here’s a roundup of our favourites seeds to sow this month – plus top tips on how to plant them.