Latest advice
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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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5 kids’ bedroom design mistakes that are making it impossible to keep tidy and how to fix them
Experts reveal the common reasons your kids' bedroom always looks messy
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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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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
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Experts say this dehumidifier 'cooling' hack could be backfiring on your energy bills and hiking them up
Using your dehumidifier on its own to help your home feel cooler might not be worth it...
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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?
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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!
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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
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Powdery mildew on sweet peas is rife right now – here's how to prevent it
And what to do if it's already taken hold of your sweet peas
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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
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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?
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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
