Latest advice
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Can you tumble dry a duvet? Here's the lowdown on how to dry your duvet, fastTop tips on when and when not to tumble-dry a duvet
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Pruning plum, cherry and other stone fruit trees in winter carries a huge riskDon't make this mistake!
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7 plants you can grow in water all year round – the effortless, mess-free way to grow vegetables and houseplantsThese are the best plants for hydroponics
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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 mistakesAvoid putting hedgehogs in harm's way by thinking twice about routine garden jobs and tasks
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4 things you should do with amaryllis in January if you want it to flower again next yearEncourage stronger plants and even better blooms
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Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefitsIt's the future of sustainable gardening
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The destructive pest sneaking into your home on secondhand furniture – this is how to check you're not bringing it in with your latest eBay findThis cosmetic flaw could be a sign of something much more serious
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This is the best way to propagate calatheas and bag yourself some free houseplantsWho knew propagation could be so easy?
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I've spent hours looking for a headboard for my bedroom – these are my 6 go-to stores with the most stylish designsThis is where to buy a headboard
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5 plants to cut back hard in midwinter for better growth, flowers and fruitMore is *more* if you want abundant displays this year
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5 houseplant trends you need on your radar for 2026 – it's all about bold planting with minimal maintenanceJungle plants, sustainability and more
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5 simple ways to tell if your dehumidifier is *actually* doing its job according to experts – and what to do if it's notThese are the easy ways to tell if yours is working properly
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5 things people with a low-maintenance vegetable garden always haveYour veg patch cheat sheet!
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Do vacuum cleaners spread dust? 5 reasons why this cleaning task is making your home dirtier, and what to do about itExpert tips you ought to know for a cleaner home
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7 sweet-smelling flowering shrubs to fill your winter garden with scent and colour when nothing else is bloomingBring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties
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I fell for the built-in dog bath trend – after living with it for a couple of years this is what I wish I'd known before adding one to my utility roomSocial media sold me a dream, my dog did not play ball!
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7 early flowering plants that will brighten up a bleak January garden with mood-boosting colourAdd colour and texture by planting up these varieties
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2 simple things you should do with a Christmas cactus after flowering – less is more, according to expertsIt is a succulent, after all...
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This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the springIt's the gold standard for garden hygiene
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I'm using smart plugs to help lower my energy bills in 2026 – and these are the best (and cheapest) places I've found to buy themI've tracked down affordable, well-rated smart plugs so you don't have to
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How we test duvets at Ideal Home: our review processThis is how we put duvets through their paces to find our top recommendations
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It's so important that you *don't* prune these plants in midwinter – it could cost you this year's flowersThese are the five types to avoid
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I stopped trying to do big house resets and started using a tidy-up timer instead – now my kids want to help me too!I'm turning tidying into a shared family habit with a simple timer
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Tabletop veg is set to be *big* this year, according to the RHS – 7 of the best optionsSave space, time and money!
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Experts say you must do these important garden jobs now to prevent more damage to your plants before the next cold snapHere's what to do before snow and frost hits, plus how to minimise and repair any damage caused by bad weather
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4 climbing plants to prune in January for healthy growth and even more flowers this yearTrim these climbers back now
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7 plants you should take hardwood cuttings from in January to fill your garden with plants for freeIt's a simple technique
