Latest advice
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Experts reveal the everyday garden habits that annoy neighbours the most– and the simple ways to avoid causing complaints
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Experts warn that rats could cause significant damage to your garden appliances this summer – here’s how to keep them awayDeter the pests and avoid costly damage before it's too late
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Can you use an outside tap during a hosepipe ban? Experts reveal the workaround that’ll keep your plants hydratedWater your garden the responsible way
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5 self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill your borders with blooms every summerThey'll spread picture-perfect blooms year after year
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How to remove compost stains from a patio – and prevent them from setting into your paversLift marks and debris early!
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My hydrangea blooms are turning brown – experts told me why it's happeningAnd how to stop it from getting worse
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3 ways to successfully plant lavender in July – even when the weather is hot and dryCultivate strong, established plants
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Do air purifiers remove smells? Yes, but only if they have these odour-busting featuresDon't forget to watch out for these must-have factors
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7 low-maintenance multi-stem trees that will create a fabulous focal point in any small gardenThey're small but perfectly formed
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You're probably watering your roses wrong in hot weather – 5 expert tips to help them thriveAnd why less is sometimes more...
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Gardeners are using this winter garden essential to keep their plants cool in hot weatherIt's a surprise summer staple
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5 clever buys experts use to make a wardrobe smell amazingFrom wardrobe sprays to lavender sachets
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8 low-maintenance, Mediterranean plants that can cope with hot, sunny weatherThey'll thrive and flower despite dry spells
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These 5 living mulch plants will help you water your garden less – and suppress weeds, tooExperts say they're full of benefits!
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5 clever, foolproof ways garden experts keep their plants watered during a two-week-holidayYou'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home
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5 clever ways to get wrinkles out of bedding without an iron – get that fresh-made bed look with minimal effortTry these shortcuts
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The lawn watering method garden pros are using this July to cultivate stronger and healthier grassNo, it's not watering every day
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Alan Titchmarsh's space-saving planter trick could make your patio feel cooler this summerThe expert-approved ways to use it during hot weather
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6 fly-repellent plants for pots to keep bugs at bay so you can enjoy your patio in peaceAnd they'll make it smell delightful, too
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Would I choose a range cooker again? My honest review after five yearsHere’s what half a decade of cooking, cleaning and running a range cooker has taught me
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What to do with lavender in July to help it thrive in the heatwave with beautiful blooms and long-lasting fragranceHelp it through the hottest months of the year
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4 essentials every drought-tolerant garden has to help it thrive in hot weatherWith as little watering as possible!
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If you're wondering whether air coolers actually work, my gym convinced me they doA sweaty workout was the ultimate cooling test
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This drought-tolerant flowering plant is the star of my mum's garden border every summerIt’s tall, pretty and butterfly-friendly
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These are the scents that can help you sleep better in the heatwaveThey have a 'cooling effect on the body and mind', according to the experts
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My tomato leaves are yellowing more than usual this year – experts share what could be causing itAre the heatwaves to blame?
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The best plant supports for flowering, fruiting and top-heavy varietiesCanes, obelisks and more
