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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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(already on H&G) 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
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How to replace a sprinkler head: a step-by-step guide
How To Get the lowdown on how to replace a sprinkler head and keep the lawn and planting thriving
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Chinese money plant propagation: tips on how to multiply your plants
How To Learn Chinese money plant propagation by taking cuttings or removing pups from the mother plant
By Zia Allaway Published
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How to grow turnips: expert planting, growing and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow turnips and enjoy your own sweet and spicy taproots and tender greens throughout the year
By Janey Goulding Published
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Coleus propagation: how to get more of these easy-to-grow colorful plants
How To Follow this simple method for coleus propagation to multiply your plant collection and get more of these beauties for free
By Sarah Wilson Published
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(already on H&G) Pruning a Japanese maple: get it right with this expert advice
Plants Learn these top tips for pruning a Japanese maple so you can help these beautiful trees flourish
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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Dry gardens: how to design and create a drought-tolerant backyard
How To Dry gardens can be an oasis with shady trees, low-water plants and heat-tolerant flowers for pops of seasonal color. Our experts show you how...
By Zia Allaway Published
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Dividing perennials: when and how to do it for healthy new plants
How To With our tips on dividing perennials, you can fill your garden with more plants for free
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to use neem oil on plants to get rid of pests naturally
How To Learn how to use neem oil on plants for a natural and effective pesticide, which won't cause harm to humans, birds and other animals
By Sally Jenner Published
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How to put out a fire pit safely, according to the experts
How To Learn how to put out a fire pit properly at the end of the evening so you can keep everyone safe and prevent accidental fires from spreading
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Deadheading rhododendrons: expert tips to keep your plant looking good
How To Get more flowers with our easy step-by-step guide on deadheading rhododendrons
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Watering plants with milk: should you do it and what are the benefits?
How To If you've never considered watering plants with milk, it could be time to give it a try if you're looking for an easy way to get healthier garden plants
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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Overwatering plants: how to identify, avoid, and repair the damage it causes
How To Are you overwatering plants in your backyard? Too much water could be harming their health just as much as a lack of water
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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These are the fire pit safety tips you need to know before lighting yours
Outdoor Living There are some important fire pit safety tips to consider before you gather round for a cozy evening outdoors
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to save tomato seeds for planting: 3 simple steps for a cheap crop
Grow Your Own Boost your harvest for free by learning how to save tomato seeds
By Holly Crossley Published
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Drip irrigation systems: what are they and how do they work?
How To Using drip irrigation systems instead of a sprinkler or hose can save up to 70% water consumption in your backyard – we explain everything you need to know
By Camilla Phelps Published
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Pruning tree peonies: simple tips for these gorgeous blooms
How To Follow these tips for pruning tree peonies and enjoy a multitude of flowers each year
By Flora Baker Published
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How long does it take deck stain to dry? Our expert advice explains
How To Wondering 'how long does it take deck stain to dry?' We've got the answer so you can achieve a professional looking result
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Expert reveals how to harvest basil so it keeps growing
How To Our best tips for how to harvest basil will make your herbs bushier and better than ever
By Flora Baker Published
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How to prune orchids in 5 simple steps
How To Our tips for how to prune orchids will encourage your treasured plants to keep blooming for as long as possible
By Flora Baker Published
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How to treat a deck: our easy guide explains everything you need to know
How To Find out how to treat a deck and make sure yours looks its best all year round, whatever life might throw at it
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to adjust sprinkler heads: top tips for success
How To Find out how to adjust sprinkler heads and meet the needs of your lawn, plants and crops
By Sarah Warwick Published
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When to water after applying weed and feed: top tips for your turf
How To Get the greenest of grass by learning when to water after applying weed and feed
By Holly Crossley Published
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Clay soil: top tips for gardening success on this type of ground
How To Do you have clay soil in your backyard? It's notoriously tricky to work with – but our advice will help
By Holly Crossley Published
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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