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dahliasGrowing dahlias from seedTie in dahliasHow to take dahlia cuttingsBrowse a variety of dahlia plantsChoose plant by flower colour

Repotting gives the plant a proportion of fresh compost to root into and this will provide water and nutrients to promote new growth. As a rule, choose a pot that is just a little larger than the one it was growing in before. Choose a container

Find out how to add structure to borders with summer-flowering clematis, in Monty's video, which also includes advice on choosing plants, soil preparation, planting depth, feeding and watering.early summerMore on clematisFeature on late

and training your plants.Video advice on choosing secateurs.Learn effective pruning techniques.How to prune spring-flowering shrubs.How to prune shrub roses.

Learn how to hoe your vegetable patch effectively with advice and a practical demonstration from Monty Don. Find out about tool sharpening and how frequently to hoe your plot. all year roundMore advice on common garden tasksWeeding by handChoosing

leavesChoose plants for autumn colourHow to build a compost binPractical guide to making garden compostRead Kate Bradbury's blog on autumn tidying in the garden

in a bin Read Kate Bradbury's blog on pumpkins for halloween Grow potatoes in a binGrow potatoes in a bagChoose vegetable varietiesBrowse plants by soil type

Remove winter grime from patios and terraces with a pressure washerSow new lawns, choosing a grass mix that suits the type of lawn you wantSnip plain green shoots off variegated shrubsMow lawns on dry days if grass is growing stronglyDig out couch

and summer bedding plants can also be propagated by this method.Plectranthus house plantScissorsJar of waterPlant potsMulti-purpose compostall year roundan hourChoose healthy shoots of new growth and cut lengths of roughly 10-20cm. Cut below a leaf joint

on growing fruit treesHow to summer prune apple trees.Monty video demonstration on planting a fig treeHow to plant a small tree Choose fruit varieties to grow in your gardenBrowse our collection of deciduous trees