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Garden tips to help you create that perfect outdoor space
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How to blow out sprinklers before temperatures drop
How To Find out how to blow out sprinklers with our step-by-step guide and get your system ready for winter
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How to attract hedgehogs to your garden: 5 ways to welcome them to your plot
How To Learn how to attract hedgehogs to your garden and you'll soon see the benefits of having them take up residence in your plot
By Flora Baker Published
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How to get rid of fungus gnats: 5 ways to tackle these tiny insects
How To Learn how to get rid of fungus gnats to help protect your houseplants
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow garlic: easy tips for growing this crop in your veg patch
Grow Your Own With our advice on how to grow garlic, you'll never have to buy this staple ingredient again
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to force bulbs indoors: use this clever technique to brighten up winter days indoors
Plants Learn how to force bulbs indoors and you'll get to enjoy beautiful blooms and scent in time for Christmas
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Monty Don’s top tips on harvesting garlic and shallots successfully
Grow Your Own Make the most of the delicious produce from your kitchen garden with Monty Don’s top tips for harvesting garlic and shallots
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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How and when to prune holly bushes to achieve the best results
How To Knowing when to prune holly bushes and how to get the job done right is the key to jolly holly
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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Storing apples: how to store your harvested fruit so it lasts longer
How To When branches are bursting with this delicious fruit, storing apples properly will mean that none go to waste and you can enjoy them for months
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to get rid of chiggers: easy tips to beat the bugs
How To Learn how to get rid of chiggers and you can avoid these pesky mites and their itchy bites
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow camellias and pack your winter garden with gorgeous blooms
Plants Follow our advice on how to grow camellias and you'll have the ideal addition to your garden in the colder months. Here's what you need to know
By Camilla Phelps Last updated
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How to trim ornamental grasses: when and how to prune the different types
How To Find out how to trim ornamental grasses and keep yours looking their best all year round
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to prune apple trees: must-know advice on how and when to do it
How To Learning how to prune apple trees at the right time could mean everything for the health and bounty of your favorite fruit tree
By Sarah Forsyth Published
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Growing rhubarb – everything you need to know
Grow Your Own If you're thinking of growing rhubarb, here's how to get a bumper crop. Rhubarb crumble, anyone?
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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How to get an orchid to rebloom: top tips for more flowers
How To Discover how to get an orchid to rebloom and enjoy multiple orchid flowers
By Flora Baker Published
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How to use a rain barrel: expert tips for storing rainwater in your yard
How To Find out how to use a rain barrel correctly and you will get lush and healthy plants as well as conserve water and save money
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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How to make a rain barrel for saving water at home
How To Learn how to make a rain barrel and get started on water saving in your backyard
By Flora Baker Published
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How to grow microgreens indoors for a tiny windowsill vegetable garden
Grow Your Own Learning how to grow microgreens indoors couldn't be easier. And they can be ready for eating just a week after planting!
By Liz Marvin Last updated
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How to save bell pepper seeds for planting at home
Grow Your Own Learn how to save bell pepper seeds and grow your own crops for free
By Flora Baker Published
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Could vodka be the key to a weed-free lawn? An expert explains why
How To The latest organic hack to get rid of weeds in a lawn is vodka – without the tonic
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Pruning camellias: top tips for this winter-flowering shrub
Plants Get the lowdown on pruning camellias to keep these plants looking their best
By Holly Crossley Published
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Expert tips for cleaning up leaves like a pro: 3 steps for success
How To Need to tidy your plot this fall? Our advice makes cleaning up leaves easy
By Holly Crossley Published
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Experts reveal how to control the temperature on a charcoal grill
How To Learn how to control the temperature on a charcoal grill by raising and lowering the heat for perfect BBQ cooking
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to make leaf mould: top tips for turning autumn leaves into a garden asset
How To Learn how to make leaf mould and you can give your flowerbeds a boost for free. Here's everything you need to know
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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What is green manure and how do you use it?
Grow Your Own Get to grips with green manure and make your gardening more eco-friendly by using this natural fertilizing method
By Flora Baker Published
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How to grow ginger: expert tips for this spicy cooking ingredient
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow ginger to give your culinary creations an extra kick – it's easy with this advice
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to stop deck paint from peeling: expert tips to stop this common problem
How To Find out how to stop deck paint from peeling and yours will soon be looking as good as new again
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Hollyhock rust: what it is and how to treat it in your garden
Plants Our top tips on hollyhock rust will help protect these cottage-garden favorites
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to plan garden borders in 8 easy steps
How To Want to add some new garden borders to your plot? Follow our expert tips for the best results
By Sarah Giles Published
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
By Jayne Dowle Published