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How to deadhead foxgloves: neaten up your flower beds with these tips
Plants Wondering whether you should deadhead foxgloves once their beautiful blooms have come to an end? We explain all
By Holly Crossley Published
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Tomato blight: tips to prevent this common problem
Grow Your Own With our advice, you can protect your crop from tomato blight and enjoy a delicious harvest this summer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tips
Plants Keep your fiddle leaf fig plants in peak condition all year round with our essential care advice
By Zia Allaway Published
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How to get rid of woodpeckers: 5 humane ways to help protect your property
How To These tips on how to get rid of woodpeckers will keep these birds at bay
By Holly Crossley Published
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Redbud care and growing guide: tips for healthy cercis trees and shrubs
Plants Learn how to grow redbud and you can enjoy their dazzling color and structure in your plot
By Graham Rice Published
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Foxgloves care and growing guide: how to grow these cottage-garden classics
Plants Discover how to grow foxgloves for glorious spires of flowers that provide food for bees in summer
By Teresa Conway Published
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Using cola on your compost heap – the surprising hack approved by experts
How To Is soda the secret to a healthy compost heap? Experts discuss the garden tool that may be hiding in your kitchen
By Megan Slack Published
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Cosmos care and growing guide: expert tips on these well-loved summer annuals
Plants Learn how to grow cosmos for easy-going blooms that will fill your garden with long-lasting loveliness
By Graham Rice Published
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Propagating hydrangeas: simple ways to get more stunning shrubs for free
Plants Bring extra structure and color to your garden by propagating hydrangeas – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to mow a lawn – all the tips and tricks you'll need
How To Our advice on how to mow a lawn will make your patch of grass the very best on the block. Here's what you need to know...
By Laura Crombie Last updated
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Lawn care tips: 12 essential tasks for healthy turf
How To These lawn care tips are crucial for getting gorgeous grass all year round
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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How to grow peas: expert sowing, planting and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow peas and enjoy the simple pleasures of tasty prolific crops that are always a kitchen favorite
By Janey Goulding Published
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How to clean a patio umbrella: a simple step-by-step guide to getting it right
How To Find out how to clean a patio umbrella and make sure yours stays looking as good as new for longer
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to transplant a magnolia tree or bush in 9 easy steps
How To Learn how to transplant a magnolia and make sure that your prized tree will thrive in its new location
By Graham Rice Published
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Heuchera care guide: how to grow coral bells in your garden
Plants We've got all the advice you need on how to grow heuchera, so you can enjoy their stunning foliage and flowers in your yard
By Graham Rice Published
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Lupins care guide: growing advice for these structural summer blooms
Plants Learn how to grow lupins in your garden and enjoy their architectural form and vibrant color
By Graham Rice Published
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How to prune a magnolia tree: a simple step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to prune a magnolia tree or bush so that it looks elegant and flowers prolifically year after year
By Graham Rice Published
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Caring for hydrangeas in pots: container growing made easy
Plants Our advice on caring for hydrangeas in pots will make it easy to add these beautiful blooms to your container display
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to plant a magnolia tree: an easy step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to plant a magnolia tree or bush so that it grows away well to bring you years of pleasure
By Graham Rice Published
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How to kill tree roots: remove them from your backyard with these tips
How To Knowing how to kill tree roots can come in handy whether you've recently cut down a tree or simply need to clear ground for new landscaping plans
By Holly Crossley Published
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Pruning raspberries: when and how to do it, including tips from Monty Don
How To Pruning raspberries is a must-do job whether they're summer or fall bearing. Here's everything you need to know
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Color of hydrangeas: how to change the hue of your plant's blooms
Plants Learning how to change the color of hydrangeas in your backyard is simple – we explain all
By Holly Crossley Published
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Pruning yews: top tips for getting your hedges, topiary, and trees in shape
Plants By pruning yews correctly, you can create all sorts of neat and structural shapes in your backyard – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley Published
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Hardening off plants: how, when and why to do it
How To Hardening off plants will gradually expose tender seedlings and cuttings to outdoor weather, and help them toughen up before being planted out
By Beth Murton Published
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How to grow hydrangeas: top tips on growing and caring for these blooms
Plants Learn when, where and how to grow hydrangeas and these shrubs will soon pack a punch in your planting scheme
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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How to get rid of dandelions in a lawn: expert tips for removing them
How To Our simple guide on how to get rid of dandelions in a lawn will help you remove them with ease and stop them from growing back
By Beth Murton Published
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How to make fertilizer and fertilize plants for free: 6 simple and cheap methods
How To Nourish your plants on a budget with these tips on how to make fertilizer
By Holly Crossley Published
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Want to know how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard? Follow this expert advice
How tos Looking to find out how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard? Experts answer your gardening question
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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How to get rid of mushrooms in a lawn: tips for controlling fungi
How To Follow our expert tips on how to get rid of mushrooms in a lawn and prevent them from growing in your grass
By Beth Murton Published