Latest articles by Anna K. Cottrell
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Not cleaning your grill properly can give you food poisoning, hygiene expert says
Outdoor Living Your grill could make you very sick if not cleaned regularly – plus, many of us are cleaning our grills incorrectly
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Gardening expert David Domoney shares his top tips for creating a hay fever friendly garden
Gardens It's hay fever season – but there are tweaks you can make to your garden to alleviate your symptoms, says the gardening expert
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Experimenting with grow lights but plants aren't thriving? You're making one of these top mistakes
Plants Joe Lamp'l points out the most common mistakes when using grow lights to help your plants indoors
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Are fire pits bad for the environment? The answer might surprise you
Outdoor Living Fire pits are a summer backyard favorite but environmental research reveals that they could be more damaging to the environment than once thought
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Why you should never use a pressure washer to remove stains from patio paving, according to an expert
Garden Tools Spilled something on your gorgeous new patio pavers? Don't panic – and don't reach for the pressure washer
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Furniture sellers warn that garden furniture prices could go up this summer
Furniture Garden furniture price hikes are likely to happen this summer. Everything we know about how prices will be affected
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David Austin launch a new rose to honour Nye Bevan, founder of the NHS
Plants A planting ceremony at Bedwellty House celebrates the launch of Nye Bevan rose
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The palm tree trend is huge in UK gardens this summer – a gardening expert gives top tips for helping them thrive
Plants The tropical garden plant is in high demand this staycation summer – but can it really successfully grow in a cold, rainy climate? An expert gardener answers your questions
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Garden experts reveals mistakes that will date your backyard
Gardens Avoid these common garden design mistakes if you want a contemporary look in your backyard
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Carol Klein reveals her favorite dahlias – we can't wait to start growing them
Plants We spoke to gardener and presenter Carol Klein ahead of her brand new show – here are her favorite dahlia varieties
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Open concept backyards are over – a new garden design trend is in town this year
Gardens Open-plan garden design is falling out of favor with garden owners, says report – here's what's coming instead
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The top 5 design tips to take from the newly opened RHS Garden Bridgewater
Gardens The stunning RHS Garden Bridgewater is now open to the public – and these are the garden design tips we can't wait to incorporate into our own gardens
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The summer solstice is an important day for gardens – here's how to make the most of it
Gardens Gardener Scott gives his top tip on making the most of summer solstice gardening
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Lawn not looking its best? Matt Blashaw names the most common lawn care mistakes
Landscaping These are the top reasons why your lawn isn't looking great, says the HGTV presenter
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Small garden? You need Matt Blashaw's cool styling tip for raised garden beds
Landscaping Did you know that raised planters can be used as a beautiful garden design feature, not just a container for your veggies?
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RHS launch the Duke of Edinburgh rose in honour of Prince Philip
Plants The Queen was presented with the brand new rose by the Royal Horticultural Society on what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday
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How often should you change hot tub water? It's likely to be more often than you think
Outdoor Living Changing your hot tub water regularly is essential, but how often is often enough? We've asked the experts
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Should you clean your houseplants? Plant experts weigh in with their views
plants Cleaning plant leaves – worth it, or yet another plant myth? Here's what seasoned indoor plant experts have to say
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Gardening experts are warning against mowing your lawn during a heatwave
Gardens Mowing your lawn during a heatwave could damage it; here's why – and what you should do instead, according to gardening pros
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Californian poppies not growing? Joe Lamp'l warns against these common poppy-growing mistakes
Plants Joe Gardener explains where you're going wrong with growing these summer favorites
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The one thing you must know about forget-me-nots – before they take over your garden
Plants Forget-me-nots may look innocent, but they're a fast-spreading plant. Here's what gardening experts say about growing them in your garden
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Do banana skins work as fertilizer for your plants? These are the pros and cons of using it in your garden
Plants Should you use banana skins on your plants? We explore the benefits and drawbacks of using the popular fruit to feed your plants
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Trying to grow Japanese maples in a hot climate and failing? Gardening expert says you should grow these varieties
Plants Most Japanese maples aren't suitable for growing in hot climate zones, but there are a couple of notable exceptions. Plus, garden experts reveal their favorite alternatives to acers
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Does the cinnamon gardening hack work? The surprising benefits of using spices on your plants
Plants Does using cinnamon on your plants do anything? Here's the science behind the popular gardening hackashboard cacti
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