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What to do with lavender in October4 ways to keep your plants happy and healthy over winter
By Lisa Fazzani
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I finally bought a dishwasher, but my glasses kept coming out cloudy – this forgotten quick fix left them sparklingIt's cheap and easy, too
By Lauren Bradbury
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What to do with agapanthus in October – 4 jobs to do now for beautiful flowers next yearFrom deadheading to frost protection, these are the essential jobs to tackle this month
By Holly Reaney
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4 ways I’m using fallen leaves to help the plants and wildlife in my gardenThey’re free garden gold!
By Sophie King
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I asked laundry experts how to disguise an ugly clothes airerThese are their 7 cleverest tricks
By Jenny McFarlane
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What to do if your neighbour's gutter overhangs your property – 3 checks to make firstIt's a complicated case...
By Sophie King
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5 ornamental grasses that add colour and texture to sparse autumn gardens – and you can plant them nowFlowers aren't the only way to achieve colour in a garden this autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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This underrated evergreen shrub provides gorgeous autumn fragrance and garden screeningDavid Domoney says it's 'remarkable'
By Sophie King
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5 evergreen ground cover plants that keep borders looking full of life when everything else dies backKeep your garden full long after summer flowers fade
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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I've found a speedy, budget heated clothes airer that won't take over your roomAnd it's under £50
By Jenny McFarlane
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8 container plants that will burst into colour just in time for ChristmasThey'll create a perfect festive garden display
By Lisa Fazzani
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What to do with a snake plant in September to ensure your plant survives the coldest months and is set up for success in springMake sure your unkillable plant isn't just surviving but thriving
By Holly Reaney
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How to store bulbs before planting and keep them in good condition until you're ready to get them in the groundDon't let your busy schedule get in the way of beautiful spring bulbs
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Lakeland has a clever solution for condensation-prone windows and small, damp spacesI've never seen this on a dehumidifier before
By Jenny McFarlane
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What should I do if my neighbour's fence is falling into my garden? Experts explain how to handle this tricky situationThe do's and don'ts
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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6 scented spring bulbs to plant near your front door for a colourful, fragrance-packed displayDon’t miss the planting window for a warm welcome come spring
By Lisa Fazzani
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I caught my neighbour trying to cut down my tree – here’s the expert-approved way I’m dealing with the situationWhere you stand legally, and the right steps to take
By Maddie Balcombe
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5 pretty flowers that continue to bloom right into DecemberThese varieties just keep the colour coming
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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What do do with hydrangeas in SeptemberAnd bag some free plants for next year
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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7 things people who have the best laundry routines always haveThey make the whole process so much more manageable
By Jenny McFarlane
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Sorry tulips – these lesser-known bulbs will fill my garden with colour for far less effortExperts share their top five alternatives to tulip bulbs
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Don't wait until October – these 7 spring bulbs are worth snapping up and planting in SeptemberNow’s the perfect bulb-planting window
By Lisa Fazzani
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The simple furniture trick that makes a small bedroom look biggerIt's the key to spacemaxxing in a bijou bedroom
By Amy Lockwood
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Can I prune a tree on council land? This is what you can and can't do if a nearby tree is encroaching on your gardenYes, you can, but only in this one case
By Holly Reaney
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How many daffodil bulbs should you plant together? The golden number for abundant pots and bordersNo more sparse displays!
By Sophie King
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I asked laundry experts how they use their heated clothes airers to dry clothes even fasterI picked up some genius tips
By Jenny McFarlane
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Sorry, hostas – this foliage plant is colourful, slug-resistant and perfect for shady gardensIt's perfect for pots and borders
By Sophie King


