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This seed snail hack will maximise your windowsill’s growing potential
It's perfect for sowing sweet peas in small spaces
By Sophie King
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I’m getting a head start on summer and planting these bulbs in February for guaranteed colour later in the year
Now is the perfect time to be planting these summer-flowering bulbs
By Lisa Fazzani
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Mould on the soil around your seedlings? Don't panic – it's actually more harmless than you'd think
These are the most common causes
By Sophie King
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My chilli plants always produce loads of tasty fruits when I use this type of compost
Experts say it's key to successful crops
By Sophie King
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each type
Top picks for every season
By Sophie King
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I just discovered the 7 things you should *never* store under your bed – according to Feng Shui experts, they'll ruin your sleep
If you want to create more restful energy in your bedroom, avoid putting these items under your bed
By Amy Lockwood
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp garden
It thrives in wet, clay soil
By Sophie King
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Can I prune my neighbour's tree? Only if you check these 4 things first, warn legal experts
Ignoring them could be legally risky
By Sophie King
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4 things minimalists throw out every day (and why you probably should too)
Some of them might surprise you
By Katie Sims
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Sow brassicas like kale and cauliflower indoors now for productive, tasty crops
6 types to start in February
By Sophie King
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master it
All of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
By Alex David
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This common airflow mistake could be causing damp patches behind your furniture, experts warn
And these quick fixes will help stop damp forming behind sofas and furniture
By Jenny McFarlane
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This is where to buy a kids' bed – I've tracked down the best cabin beds, mid-sleepers, bunk beds, and more
Where to shop for the most stylish, practical, and budget-friendly kids' beds
By Amy Lockwood
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Experts say you can plant allium bulbs in February – but you'll get better results with this variety
Missed the autumn planting window? Right this way...
By Sophie King
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Sow these flower seeds in February for months of bright, beautiful blooms from early spring onwards
Get ahead of the game by sowing these flower seeds now and fill your garden with colourful and longer-flowering blooms early on in the season
By Lisa Fazzani
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Garden experts want you to use this ingredient from your fridge to get rid of garden pests – the all-natural method works a treat
The natural way to get rid of pests
By Kezia Reynolds
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My bedside tables were always messy – until I discovered these 3 things people with tidy bedside tables always have
I've finally found the secret to clutter-free surfaces
By Amy Lockwood
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I was sick of chargers and cables cluttering our kitchen until I installed this clever hidden charging drawer
The small kitchen upgrade that keeps our messy chargers out of sight
By Jenny McFarlane
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I give my houseplants an MOT every year to keep them thriving – these simple checks will make a huge difference to your indoor jungle too, say experts
Keep your houseplants happy over the winter months with some extra TLC that will set them up for the year ahead
By Lisa Fazzani
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I asked the experts where to put your dehumidifier for the best results and they recommended these 5 places
Placement matters more than you think
By Jenny McFarlane
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How to propagate string of hearts for free trailing houseplants – the 2 best methods
Any beginner can master these techniques
By Sophie King
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I asked 5 interior designers if bedroom cushions and curtains should match – they all shared the same *very* strong opinion
This is what *not* to do when mixing and matching bedroom fabrics
By Amy Lockwood
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Can you tumble dry a duvet? Here's the lowdown on how to dry your duvet, fast
Top tips on when and when not to tumble-dry a duvet
By Amy Lockwood
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Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge risk
Don't make this mistake!
By Sophie King
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7 plants you can grow in water all year round – the effortless, mess-free way to grow vegetables and houseplants
These are the best plants for hydroponics
By Sophie King
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The garden maintenance jobs hedgehog experts wish you'd stop doing – protect these garden visitors by avoiding these spring tidy-up mistakes
Avoid putting hedgehogs in harm's way by thinking twice about routine garden jobs and tasks
By Lisa Fazzani
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4 things you should do with amaryllis in January if you want it to flower again next year
Encourage stronger plants and even better blooms
By Sophie King


