Advices Archive | May 2025

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May 30th
- 3 things you should never use to fill the bottom of a large planter, according to garden experts
May 28th
- Should bedroom curtains hang over radiators? The things interior and energy experts want you to know before you decide
- How to get wrinkles out of clothes without an iron – 5 alternative methods that will get your clothes crease-free
May 27th
- Where to never plant peonies – 2 places you must avoid growing these beautiful plants in your garden, according to expert growers
- Should you clean before a cleaner? These are the 5 things you should always do before they arrive
- 5 tell-tale signs you're overwatering your plants – the key symptoms to watch out for
May 26th
- I went to Italy and found the most beautiful star jasmine arch – so I asked the experts how to recreate it
May 25th
- The 3 air conditioner mistakes that are ramping up your electricity bill – and experts reveal the ways to avoid them
- 5 tips I used to make my plants grow faster and transform my garden from a bare plot of soil to brimming with blooms
- 7 signs you need to replace your wooden deck – the red flags to look out for in your garden
May 23rd
- 7 plants you should never touch – steer clear of these garden culprits to avoid rashes, irritation and injuries
May 22nd
- 7 things I wish I knew before adding a fire pit to my garden – don't fall for the same mistakes I made that scorched my patio
- Foxgloves are everywhere at the Chelsea Flower Show again this year – these are the best varieties to grow at home
May 21st
- These are the five places you should never plant roses, according to gardening pros
- Adding sand to your garden border could help you grow stronger plants – and this coastal garden at the Chelsea Flower Show is the perfect example
May 20th
- 3 easy mistakes that will stop peonies from flowering properly, according to professional peony growers – this is how to avoid them
- This first-of-its-kind Chelsea Flower Show Garden made outdoor succulents the star – and you can get the look at home with these 3 varieties
- What is the best way to hang festoon lights in the garden? Experts unanimously agree on this foolproof method
May 19th
- 7 genius solutions to stop birds pooing on your patio – gently deter them with these simple, expert-approved tricks
- How long do alliums flower for? This is how long these stunning blooms last, and the best way to extend their flowering
- How to fill the bottom of a large planter – 4 household items garden experts use to save time, money and effort
May 18th
- How to dispose of soil – 5 smart and cost-effective ways to get rid of an excess of soil
- Experts warn against opening your windows when using an air purifier — and what you can *actually* do when temperatures soar
- Is IKEA or Amazon bedding better? I'm a Sleep Editor who's tested both bedding ranges, and this is the retailer I'd choose
- Song birds will flock to your garden if you plant these 4 gorgeous native plants, wildlife experts say
May 17th
- 3 practical ways to keep peonies from flopping over, recommended by garden experts, for happier, stronger blooms
- Find appliance noises irritating? This is what you need to look for to ensure a quieter home
- How to air out a mattress – experts explain how this simple trick can help you avoid mould, odours, and allergens
- This is the method every editor I know uses to keep fruit flies out of their homes – and you can do it too for just £2
May 15th
- 4 ways to keep squirrels away from fruit trees and protect your future harvests
May 14th
- This watering pan test could help you figure out how much water your lawn needs – here's how it works
May 13th
- 3 colours to avoid when painting window frames – experts say they might draw the eye, but not in a good way
- Where should bedside wall lights be placed? Lighting pros share the ideal height and distance that is both stylish and practical
- These 5 flowers are unusual but really easy to grow – and will guarantee extraordinary displays in your garden
May 12th
- How to remove rust stains on a patio – experts reveal 5 surprisingly simple methods that work
- 3 reasons why your rhododendron isn’t flowering and what you can do to ensure beautiful, vibrant blooms
- 6 climbing plants that thrive on neglect and will add interest to your garden fence and walls with zero effort
- Robins will flock to your garden if you feed them this one ingredient, say wildlife experts
May 11th
- Should you buy a steam cleaner or a carpet cleaner? Experts reveal which one you really need to deep-clean your carpets
May 10th
- 4 things I wish I knew before I started a raised vegetable bed for the first time as a now-seasoned gardener
- Which is better, a feather and down or a synthetic duvet? I asked sleep experts to weigh in on the debate
- 5 superhero blooms to plant in your garden now to keep aphids off your roses, according to garden experts
May 9th
- Is a patio or decking better for a small garden? These are the key things landscaping experts say you need to consider before choosing either
May 8th
- How to grow jasmine – the best ways to position, feed and water this climber for beautiful, fragrant blooms
- A mulching plug could be the secret to a greener, healthier lawn – here's how the lawn mower attachment works
May 7th
- How to revive a woody clematis plant – 3 steps to help your climbing plant to thrive again
- Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is
May 6th
- Best flower pairings to grow in pots – 7 expert-recommended combinations for vibrant displays all summer long
May 5th
- Neighbour’s tree blocking your sunlight? Here’s where you stand legally
- How to kill weeds but not grass – the safest ways to avoid damaging your lawn
- 3 ways to attract blue tits and keep these beautiful birds as regular visitors to your garden, according to wildlife experts
May 4th
- Experts share how to clean terracotta pots effectively in 5 simple steps to restore their look and keep plants healthy
- Are you making these common floor cleaning mistakes? Experts warn that these simple slip-ups can damage your carpets and hard flooring
May 3rd
- What's the difference between a kid’s and an adult's mattress? As a Mum of three, I asked sleep experts to explain all
May 2nd
- Can you attach a pergola to a house? What you need to know if you want to achieve that seamless flow between inside and out
- Gardening experts share when to plant runner beans outside – and the right way to transplant them for healthy, bumper crops this year
May 1st
- Pinching out your plants will bag you more harvests and flowers than ever before – and it's a really simple technique