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How often to fertilize a lawn: a simple guide on when to feed garden grass
How To Wondering how often to fertilize a lawn? With help from the experts, we explain when to do this essential outdoor task
By Holly Crossley Published
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Sprinkler rotor vs spray: what’s the difference?
Garden Tools When it comes to sprinkler rotor vs spray, both have their benefits and limitations. Get in the know
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Vegetable gardening for beginners: 7 tips to start growing your own crops
Grow Your Own With our guide to vegetable gardening for beginners, you'll be enjoying a delicious harvest in no time
By Holly Crossley Published
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Plants for front yards: 16 top choices to welcome you home
Plants These beautiful and easy-care plants for front yards are bound to make a good first impression
By Holly Crossley Published
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Chalky soil: how to make the most of it in your backyard
How To Our tips will help you grow a beautiful garden on chalky soil
By Holly Crossley Published
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Spiraea care and growing guide: expert tips for success
Plants Learn how to grow spiraea and enjoy the bright flowers and attractive foliage of these easy-care shrubs in spring and summer
By Graham Rice Published
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Apple tree diseases: how to identify and treat 5 common problems
Grow Your Own Get the lowdown on these apple tree diseases to keep yours healthy and enjoy a successful harvest
By Holly Crossley Published
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Fuchsia gall mites: how to identify and get rid of these pests
Plants If your shrubs have succumbed to fuchsia gall mites, don't panic – we explain how to deal with them effectively
By Holly Crossley Published
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Cucumber diseases and pests: 5 common issues and how to tackle them
Grow Your Own Avoid these cucumber diseases and pests and you'll be on your way to a successful harvest
By Holly Crossley Published
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Black-eyed Susan care and growing guide: expert tips for rudbeckia
Plants Get the best Black-eyed Susans in your garden and enjoy late summer color with our expert rudbeckia growing tips
By Graham Rice Published
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How to make your grass greener: expert tips to get your lawn looking lush again
How To Discover how to make your grass greener with our expert tips and your lawn will soon be back to its best
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to restore teak outdoor furniture: 8 steps to get yours looking as good as new
How To The experts share their advice on how to restore teak outdoor furniture so you can give your garden setup a spruce
By Holly Crossley Published
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This is how to make a DIY drip irrigation kit for free
How To Try these cheap and easy hacks for a DIY drip irrigation system and keep your plants and crops well watered all summer long
By Flora Baker Published
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How to harvest strawberry seeds to get free plants
Grow Your Own Learning how to harvest strawberry seeds is quite straightforward, and will give you extra plants for your next crop
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to get rid of snails: 6 natural ways to deter these common pests
How To Protect your precious plants by learning how to get rid of snails quickly and easily
By Holly Crossley Published
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Bay tree problems: 5 common issues and solutions
Plants We explain how to avoid these common bay tree problems, from pests to planting errors
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow a peach tree from a pit: tips for planting these delicious stone fruits
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow a peach tree from a pit and enjoy these summer favorites fresh from your backyard
By Flora Baker Published
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Creative ways to hide sprinkler valves: 5 clever solutions for your yard
How To Searching for creative ways to hide sprinkler valves so they don’t spoil the view? Try these simple ideas
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Using ash in the garden: 3 ways to use this budget-friendly material for healthier plants
How To If you've got a fire pit or woodburner, try using ash in the garden – there are plenty of benefits
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to clean outdoor cushions: 4 easy steps to freshening up garden upholstery
How To Find out how to clean outdoor cushions the expert way and your garden sofa and chairs will look smart again in no time
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to harvest sunflower seeds: get it right with our advice
How To Learn how to harvest sunflower seeds at the right time and store them for planting or eating
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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Milkweed care and growing guide: expert tips for these butterfly favorites
Plants Introduce these insect-friendly plants to your backyard by learning how to grow milkweed, the nectar-rich darling of North America
By Anne Swithinbank Published
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How to clean a pizza oven in 4 simple steps
How To Spruce up your outdoor cooking area with these expert tips on how to clean a pizza oven from top to bottom
By Teresa Conway Published
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Tough-skinned tomatoes: expert tips to avoid this common problem
Grow Your Own We explain what causes tough-skinned tomatoes and how you can prevent it from happening
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow blueberries: expert tips for these tasty fruits
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow blueberries and cultivate your own stunning superfruits for years of delicious harvests
By Janey Goulding Published
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Fiddle leaf fig propagation: get more plants for free with our advice
Plants Follow our easy guide on fiddle leaf fig propagation to increase your indoor plant collection
By Zia Allaway Published
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Repeat-flowering roses: 15 choices for blooms all summer long
Plants Plant these repeat-flowering roses and you can enjoy an abundance of color and fragrance in your garden
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to clean artificial grass quickly and easily: top tips from the experts
How To Learn how to clean artificial grass and keep your lawn looking fresh all year
By Flora Baker Published
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Everything you need to know about grilling fish on the BBQ
How To The experts all agree that grilling fish on the BBQ is one of the tastiest methods of cooking. Here's how to perfect the process
By Teresa Conway Last updated