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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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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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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
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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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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
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I swear by this £2 household staple to clean my entire home – these are 7 ways you can use it in yours too
You probably already have it in your kitchen cupboards
By Lauren Bradbury
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7 best paint colours to brighten up a gloomy north-facing garden, according to experts
Transform your outdoor space with these expert-approved shades
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This is what every type of garden shade means, from full sun to deep shade, to help you work out what will grow best in your garden
Time to decode those plant labels!
By Sophie King
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Experts reveal the one simple ingredient that will leave your carpets smelling and looking fresh — this is how to use it
Freshen up your floors with this kitchen cupboard staple
By Rebecca Lawton
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How high can a garden fence be? The legal limit and the £2,500 fine you risk if you get it wrong
Don't let your quest for privacy go too far
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 things you need to do if you find a bird injured in your garden, according to wildlife experts
If a feathered friend needs your help, this is what you need to do
By Kezia Reynolds
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7 vegetables you can sow in summer for quick harvests and late-season crops
You can even sow some veg in time for Christmas!
By Sophie King