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5 unusual annual climbers to plant now to create privacy and hide ugly fences or wallsTake your pick from these fabulous annual climbers that have great coverage – enough to hide ugly fences, walls and provide privacy
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Stinky Bob is taking over every corner of my garden – I'm stopping the persistent weed in its tracks with these simple tipsTake that, Stinky Bob!
By Jenny McFarlane
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7 container flowers to plant in May for non-stop colour all summer longPick these vibrant, long-lasting blooms to ensure a colourful display that will see your garden all through the summer months
By Lisa Fazzani
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The RSPB says these two things will attract sparrows to your garden right nowOne is crucial for this year's chicks
By Sophie King
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How to clean algae off a fence with white vinegar – 3 quick and easy steps the experts swear by to make your fence look good as newFreshen up your garden with ease this May
By Kezia Reynolds
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This tomato mistake could ruin your crop – and 5 more lessons pro gardeners have learned about growing tomatoes successfullyThese tips are golden!
By Sophie King
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7 genius ways to use your front garden for more than just parking your carGarden experts share their top tricks to make your driveway both practical and pretty
By Laura Hillier
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I'm a garden editor with a tiny outdoor space – these genius 'compost blocks' are what I'm using to fill my garden this summerThey're so lightweight!
By Sophie King
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These lush planting ideas will shelter your seating area from wind, noise and nosy neighboursThey're natural screening tricks that experts swear by
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to clean a vacuum cleaner – a step-by-step guide to keep it working better for longerClean your vacuum cleaner inside and out for better suction and a more hygienic home – here's how to do it
By Andrea Childs
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Do you sleep on your front? Sleep experts warn why you shouldn't – and how to fix itIs front-sleeping bad for you? Yes, say physiotherapists and sleep clinicians, but there's a solution
By Amy Lockwood
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6 fast-growing flowers to sow in May to quickly fill the gaps in your borders and containers with summer colourTry these speedy annuals
By Sophie King
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5 plants to prune in May for longer-lasting blooms and healthy foliageKeep these plants in shape this month by giving them a little trim
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to grow clematis – 5 things you need to know for stunning climbing displays every yearGuarantee tons of attractive blooms
By Sophie King
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How to clean a Shark vacuum filter - the essential task to keep your vacuum cleaner in full working orderWhen was the last time you cleaned your Shark vacuum filter?
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to attract wrens to your garden – 5 ways to create a sanctuary for one of nature’s best pest controllersThey're mightier than they look!
By Sophie King
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6 bamboo alternatives for privacy that won’t take over your gardenCreate natural screening in outdoor spaces with one of these non-invasive planting choices
By Lisa Fazzani
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Clover is key to a low-maintenance garden – here’s why experts say you should keep the ‘weed’ in your lawn for No Mow MayWildlife *loves* it
By Sophie King
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6 drought-tolerant shrubs to plant in May for a climate-resilient gardenThese varieties thrive in warm weather
By Sophie King
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Badgers have destroyed my suburban garden – I asked the experts how to safely (and legally) deter the protected speciesHere’s all you need to know when it comes to living with badgers
By Maddie Balcombe
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What to do with hydrangeas in May – 4 tasks that will give the blooms a boost and bolster your shrub's resilienceWatering, feeding and more
By Sophie King
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Ground ivy took hold in my garden over winter – I'm stopping it in its tracks with these simple expert-approved weeding tipsIt's me vs creeping Charlie
By Jenny McFarlane
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My garden decking was covered in grime and algae, but this miracle outdoor cleaner made it look like new againNo scrubbing or pressure washer needed
By Lisa Fazzani
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6 beautiful plants that stop weeds from taking over your garden bedsEvergreen beauties and pollinator favourites that will save you hours of weeding
By Holly Reaney
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7 speedy ways to kill weeds – garden experts swear by these 5-minute methods to get rid of them without the overwhelmKeep weeds under control all season with these quick, expert-backed tricks
By Jenny McFarlane
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6 of the best cottage garden plants for pots – nail the whimsical planting schemeThese varieties thrive in containers
By Sophie King
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These 7 peony lookalikes are just as show-stopping – they're much lower maintenance and bloom for so much longerPeony season is short – we've found alternatives that you can plant for the rest of the year
By Sophie Warren-Smith


