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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
By Sophie King
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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
By Holly Reaney
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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
By Sophie King
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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!
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to deadhead cosmos for seemingly endless flowers all summer long
Keep them blooming!
By Sophie King
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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...
By Sophie King
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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?
By Kezia Reynolds
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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!
By Sophie King
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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
By Lisa Fazzani
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Are climbing plants damaging your home? What you need to know before training a climber up a brick wall
Nothing says ‘dream home’ like decadent wisteria or roses rambling up the walls, but are they causing damage?
By Holly Reaney
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5 jobs to do in a vegetable garden in August for late-summer productivity and autumn prep
There's plenty to keep you busy this month!
By Sophie King
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4 reasons your tomatoes aren’t turning red – and how to get them back on track in time for summer salads
The most common culprits, demystified
By Sophie King
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Swapping your tarmac driveway for this smart paving solution can reduce your risk of flooding
This unusual grass paving for driveways can not only prevent flooding but also offer an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional tarmac
By Holly Reaney
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How to get rid of selfheal in a lawn – 3 ways to keep the purple-flowering weed at bay
Nip it in the bud before it takes over!
By Sophie King
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How to make your own bird feed – wildlife expert reveals their favourite recipe that will have birds flocking to your garden
Add this to your weekly recipe rotation
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to deadhead hydrangeas for perky, healthy plants that bounce back each year
It's not an essential task, but it's beneficial for certain types
By Lauren Bradbury
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I use banana peel to clean my houseplants, and the leaves have never looked healthier
This kitchen leftover is a game-changer for lush-looking leaves
By Maddie Balcombe
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I’m a serial renovator and this is how I’d remove an internal wall safely and when I’d advise you call in the pros
Removing an internal wall is not a job to feel daunted by – this guide features everything you need to get the task done risk-free
By Natasha Brinsmead
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Experts reveal how long a vacuum cleaner should *actually* last – and the 4 things drastically reducing its lifespan
These are the things to keep an eye out for
By Lauren Bradbury
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If your dahlias aren't flowering, you might be getting one (or more!) of these 5 things wrong
Are you making these mistakes?
By Sophie King
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Can I cut the roots of my neighbour's tree if they're in my garden? I asked a legal and environmental expert to find out
From legal rights to garden etiquette — here’s what you can and can’t do when roots cross the boundary
By Katie Sims
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Neighbour’s fruit falling into your garden? Here’s why you shouldn’t eat it
You'll need to ask for permission first...
By Sophie King
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7 self seeding flowers that return year after year – they basically plant themselves and you don't have to lift a finger
Get these plants in the ground and you won’t need to sow them again
By Laura Hillier
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Have you tried the 'Bucket of Doom' mosquito hack? It's a game-changer for getting rid of mozzies this summer
It might sound bonkers, but the facts stack up
By Holly Reaney
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8 common roofing mistakes I see homeowners make
This is how I'd avoid them as a serial renovator
By Natasha Brinsmead
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How to style a BBQ area in a garden for the ultimate grilling and dining experience
Lighting tips, furniture advice and more
By Sophie King
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These 5 things are making your small bathroom look cheap, according to experts - but the fixes are simple
These common culprits are dragging your bathroom down
By Linda Clayton