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How to grow verbena – the best ways to plant, water and prune this drought-tolerant plant for beautiful sprays of flowers
Bees and butterflies love it!
By Sophie King
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5 simple ways to get rid of thrips in the house and garden this summer
It's thunderbug season!
By Sophie King
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How to prevent ticks on a lawn – 4 expert-approved methods that avoid harsh chemicals
Say bye-bye to these problem pests
By Kezia Reynolds
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10 plants to propagate in July – save you money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings
Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?
By Holly Reaney
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5 of the best climbing plants for shade – these flowering climbers thrive on a shady wall, fence or screen
Flowers that don't mind a lack of sunshine!
By Sophie King
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I asked so you don't have to - this is the secret number of colours to include in a kitchen design for a stylish scheme
What do you think is the sweet spot of shades in your cooking space?
By Holly Walsh
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5 biennials to plant in July and create a garden bursting with colourful blooms
We've fallen in love with these cheerful flowering plants
By Kezia Reynolds
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6 cottage garden plants that thrive in shade – brighten up your garden with these flowering plants and foliage
Foxgloves, hostas and more
By Sophie King
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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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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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7 sun-loving plants to grow in pots – these expert-approved planting choices will stay looking good all summer long
Keep your garden looking fabulous when the temperature rises
By Lisa Fazzani
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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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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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Where to plant hydrangeas – get these three things right and your shrub will thrive
This is the perfect position and soil type
By Sophie King
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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