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3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat
How to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient
By Holly Reaney
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I asked two baristas how they choose coffee beans – here are the expert tips I'm going to be following from now on
Stuck on how to buy beans? I'm going to follow these expert tips from now on
By Molly Cleary
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Keep flies out of your home with this natural and cheap trick – all you need is a lemon and cloves
Making your own fly repellent has never been easier
By Maddie Balcombe
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3 reasons your roses are falling off the plant too fast – and how to help them last longer
Maximise that blooming potential!
By Sophie King
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I swapped my cotton sheets for silky bamboo bed linen during the heatwave – it's a game-changer for a cooler sleep
After sleeping on bamboo bed linen, there is no going back
By Amy Lockwood
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5 flowering annuals that thrive on neglect for a stunning garden with minimal effort
These plants can handle a bit of tough love!
By Sophie King
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3 easy, safe and humane ways to keep crows out of your garden, according to wildlife experts
Deter crows from your garden with ease
By Kezia Reynolds
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What is the difference between a canopy, a gazebo and a pergola? Garden experts explain the key differences to help you choose
Understanding these popular garden structures will help you pick the perfect shade solution
By Katie Sims
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How often should you deadhead plants? Garden experts break down the timings for healthier plants and more blooms
What you need to know about looking after each type of plant
By Katie Sims
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This is how often you should wash your bedding in summer to prevent it becoming 'a hotbed for bacteria', according to experts
The solution to a sweaty sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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7 annual flowers that don't need deadheading – these self-cleaning plants will do the work for you!
Try these low-maintenance favourites
By Sophie King
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5 things you should know before building a garden wall so you don't fall for any common mistakes
Whether installing new or looking to refresh an existing structure, understand the basic rules and building blocks of your garden walls
By Holly Reaney
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This is the difference between pruning shears and scissors in the garden – they’re both essentials, but they have different strengths
Here's what you'll need each of them for
By Sophie King
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Experts reveal the best spots to put an air purifier in a kitchen for maximum odour-busting impact
They're probably not where you'd think
By Rebecca Lawton
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5 easy methods to get rid of carpet moths and stop them coming back, according to pest experts
Summer and hot weather are their peak times
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to shade a greenhouse – 6 different ways to protect your plants from the sun
There's an option for every budget!
By Sophie King
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Want silky soft bed linen? This is the best thread count for sheets, according to bedding experts
Experts clarify what thread count you should be looking for when shopping for new bedlinens
By Amy Lockwood
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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them snacking on your flower beds
Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Stop buying supermarket cleaning products! These 11 natural cleaning hacks make use of items already in your fridge and pantry
Time to ditch the Flash in favour of an onion
By Lauren Bradbury
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5 vegetables that love full sun – these crops produce their best harvests in the sunshine, and you can plant them now
If you've got a sunny garden, you'll have a lot of success with these vegetables
By Sophie King
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It’s official, bedding experts say this is the thread count you should choose for summer bed linen – 'anything higher can trap the heat'
Too hot in bed? This is the exact thread count bedding experts recommend if you want a cooler sleep
By Amy Lockwood
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These 5 perennials that thrive on neglect will guarantee a beautiful garden for lazy gardeners all year round
They're a dose of natural magic for an easy-to-care-for outdoor space
By Kayleigh Dray
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Is it cheaper to build a pergola or to buy one? Experts say one option is more cost-effective, but not everyone should try it
DIY pergola kits could be the money-saving solution your garden needs
By Katie Sims
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Boiling water is a cheap and easy way to remove garden weeds, but this is what experts want you to know before trying it at home
Gardening experts reveal the facts about this popular weed-killing method
By Katie Sims
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3 ways to protect your lawn in a heatwave – keep your grass healthy amid this week’s high temperatures
These tips are simple but effective!
By Sophie King
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How to grow black pepper – 5 steps to nail growing your own seasoning at home
With the right conditions, it's possible to grow your own supply of fresh peppercorns
By Kezia Reynolds
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I've scoured the internet for the best plant supports to keep my garden in shape - these stakes and obelisks will guarantee beautiful garden borders
One of the secrets to a beautiful garden border is not actually in the planting, the soil or the watering… It’s in the supports
By Natalie Osborn