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My neighbour’s tree is damaging my garage, what can I do?Experts explain where you stand legally, and 3 immediate steps you need to take
By Maddie Balcombe
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October lawn care tips – 6 tasks to complete now for lush green grass in 2027Before it's too late!
By Sophie King
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This is the garden tool I wish I'd discovered sooner – it makes sowing an even lawn so much easierAnd saves *so* much time
By Sophie King
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Why are my bedroom windows soaking wet every morning? Experts explain the reasonand why ignoring it could cause damage
By Jenny McFarlane
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Neighbours keep putting rubbish in your bin? Experts explain how to handle the situationAnd what your legal rights are
By Katie Sims
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What to do with a vegetable patch in October – 4 crucial tasks for healthier soil and better cropsGive your veggies a boost
By Sophie King
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What to plant in October – add these flowers, fruit and vegetables for a productive garden in 2027Before the window closes!
By Sophie King
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6 compact trees that will attract birds to your gardenExperts say they’re ideal for small spaces
By Lisa Fazzani
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Pro organisers say these are the 4 things to declutter in October to get ready for the colder monthsYour future self will thank you
By Katie Sims
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Is your neighbour’s fire pit too close to your fence? Experts explain when you can complainIf smoke is drifting into your garden or you’re worried about the risk of fire, there are steps you can take
By Holly Reaney
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Monty Don's tree ferns are a clever way to transform a tricky shady gardenAnd create a natural privacy screen!
By Sophie King
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5 shrubs to prune in October for healthier growth and better blooms next yearDon't put your secateurs away yet
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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What to do with dahlias in October – 3 crucial tasks to keep them thriving this autumnSometimes, less is more!
By Sophie King
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I've been using this clever £10 trick in my tumble dryer – it really speeds up drying timeAnd the laundry comes out noticeably better
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do with roses in October – 5 ways to set them up now for their best blooms next yearTry these crucial care tips
By Sophie King
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Where to buy bedroom curtains – ready-made or made-to-measure, this is where I always shopThe most stylish and affordable choices
By Amy Lockwood
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5 plants to deadhead in October for extra blooms this autumnAnd keep them flowering until the first frosts
By Sophie King
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5 easy flowers to sow in October for a garden bursting with colour next spring and summerNow is the perfect time
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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I finally bought a dishwasher, but my glasses kept coming out cloudy – this forgotten quick fix left them sparklingIt's cheap and easy, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to do with agapanthus in October – 4 jobs to do now for beautiful flowers next yearFrom deadheading to frost protection, these are the essential jobs to tackle this month
By Holly Reaney
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4 ways I’m using fallen leaves to help the plants and wildlife in my gardenThey’re free garden gold!
By Sophie King
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I asked laundry experts how to disguise an ugly clothes airerThese are their 7 cleverest tricks
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do if your neighbour's gutter overhangs your property – 3 checks to make firstIt's a complicated case...
By Sophie King
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5 ornamental grasses that add colour and texture to sparse autumn gardens – and you can plant them nowFlowers aren't the only way to achieve colour in a garden this autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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This underrated evergreen shrub provides gorgeous autumn fragrance and garden screeningDavid Domoney says it's 'remarkable'
By Sophie King
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5 evergreen ground cover plants that keep borders looking full of life when everything else dies backKeep your garden full long after summer flowers fade
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Monty Don’s water butt proves that rain collectors don’t have to be boringIt’s ideal for rustic garden schemes
By Sophie King


