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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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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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This expert hack could keep ants off your plants – if all else has failed
How To Baking soda could be the way to stop ants invading your outdoor space, according to one gardening expert
By Jayne Dowle 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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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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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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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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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
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Deadheading dahlias: what to do when your blooms fade
Plants Follow our easy guide on deadheading dahlias and keep the flowers coming right through summer and beyond
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to hang a hammock on a tree: 4 steps for installing this summertime seating solution
How To Embrace a boho style in your backyard by learning how to hang a hammock on a tree – it's the perfect way to relax in the sunshine
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to lay stepping stones on grass: 4 easy steps for a stylish garden path
How To Learning how to lay stepping stones across your lawn will help protect your turf in style
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to sharpen garden shears: top tips for keeping your cuts sharp
How To Learn how to sharpen garden shears for a clean, close cut in all your gardening tasks
By Flora Baker Published
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How to clean an awning: refresh your patio cover in 5 simple steps
How To Find out how to clean an awning the expert way and yours will soon be looking crisp and fresh again
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Dracaena propagation tips: how to get more dragon plants
How To Dracaena propagation is the easy way to increase your dragon plant collection and get more houseplants for free
By Zia Allaway Published
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Summer clematis care and growing guide: expert advice for these pretty climbing plants
Plants Learn how to grow clematis and boring garden boundaries will soon be a thing of the past
By Graham Rice Published
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Pruning delphiniums: simple tips to keep your flowers blooming
How To Keep on pruning delphiniums over summer and you will reap the benefits with constant flowers to brighten up your plot
By Flora Baker Published
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Pruning olive trees: expert tips for keeping them in top condition
Plants We explain all there is to know about pruning olive trees – whether growing them in a pot or in the ground
By Holly Crossley Published
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Should I deadhead hydrangeas? We explain what to do when the blooms fade
Plants Our guide reveals all there is to know about deadheading hydrangeas so you can keep your shrubs looking beautiful for longer
By Holly Crossley Published
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What is a rain chain and how does it work? Your questions answered
How To Ever wondered 'what is a rain chain'? Get the lowdown on these decorative water diverters and find out how to use them in your yard
By Flora Baker Last updated