Latest advice
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August is the perfect time to overseed a lawn, but there’s one thing you’ll need to know about sowing after a heatwave
Keep a watering can handy!
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How to propagate zinnias from cuttings and multiply your display of colourful blooms for free
This easy method will double your flowers
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These are the two best ways to tell if your sweetcorn is ready to be harvested for delicious, juicy cobs
Time it right for the best harvests
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Experts warn these 5 vacuuming mistakes could actually be making your home dirtier — this is how to avoid them
Are you using your vacuum correctly?
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I'm a florist and these are the 7 flowers I love to grow in my cut flower garden in late summer
Give your late summer garden a colour lift with our selection
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I fitted my own kitchen... twice – here's why I doubt I'll do it again
In my experience DIY is not always worth the bragging rights and faff
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Never prune these plants in August if you want them to flower again next year
Cutting them back now could forsake next year's blooms
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No, I didn't buy new oak doors - I used Frenchic browning wax instead, and this hack is a game-changer
It turned my home into a cosy cottage
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How to get rid of horsetail weed - garden experts reveal the best way to tackle this hard to kill weed
Solutions that will help to control and reduce it
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How to prevent maggots in a kitchen bin – 4 expert-approved ways that mean you never have to deal with this gross problem again
It may be disgusting to think about, but these handy tricks mean maggots won't become your reality
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How to prune verbena – the best time to cut your plant back for loads of flowers next year
Bushier plants are just a prune away – but don't do it yet!
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I bought the viral fan that fakes the cooling effect of an air conditioner – it's the only thing saving me in this heat
The science backs it up, too
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The easy, non-toxic method pest experts swear by to keep wasps out of your garden – all you need is a sheet of paper
Wasps won't want to go near this handy deterrent
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How to grow honeysuckle for stunning, fragrant blooms – they're a must for a fence or trellis
5 expert-approved steps for honeysuckle success
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5 of the best salad crops to sow in August for quick harvests – and out-of-this-world flavour
September harvests?! Right this way...
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3 scents to deter spiders and make your home smell gorgeous in the process – it's a win-win
Spiders may hate these scents, but we think they smell delicious!
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7 signs it’s time to replace your carpet – and why you should never ignore them, according to experts
It may be the beginning of the end and time for something new
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Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn
Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers
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A wetting agent can revive and protect even the driest lawns – here's how it could benefit your garden
How lawn wetting agents work, and when to use one
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Avoid these 3 common galley kitchen mistakes to optimise your small kitchen without compromising on style
Make the most of every inch of the narrow space
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This is the best type of fertiliser for ripening tomatoes – it'll help you grow your best toms ever
Look for these ingredients
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5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds
Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!
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How to deadhead cosmos for seemingly endless flowers all summer long
Keep them blooming!
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How to grow climbing hydrangeas – the best ways to plant, train and prune for years of beautiful flowers
A different way to grow hydrangeas...
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Putting fairy lights on garden fences can land you in trouble with your neighbours, warn legal experts
Do you know who your garden fence actually belongs to?
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When to cut back lilies – and which parts to avoid trimming if you want them to bloom again next year
Don't spoil next year's flowers!
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7 perennials to cut back in August for a flush of autumn flowers
Cut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers
