Latest advice
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7 things you should feed birds in a garden – and the best time of year to serve each type
Top picks for every season
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I just discovered the 7 things you should *never* store under your bed – according to Feng Shui experts, they'll ruin your sleep
If you want to create more restful energy in your bedroom, avoid putting these items under your bed
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As a Gardens Editor, this is the beautiful shrub I recommend to anyone with a damp garden
It thrives in wet, clay soil
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Can I prune my neighbour's tree? Only if you check these 4 things first, warn legal experts
Ignoring them could be legally risky
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4 things minimalists throw out every day (and why you probably should too)
Some of them might surprise you
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What to do with hydrangeas in February – these key garden jobs will have your plants ablaze with colour come spring and summer
Get your hydrangeas prepped for the new season
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Sow brassicas like kale and cauliflower indoors now for productive, tasty crops
6 types to start in February
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How easy is it to make mushroom coffee at home? Actually much easier than I thought – here's why you don't need a coffee machine to master it
All of the various means and methods to making mushroom coffee
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This common airflow mistake could be causing damp patches behind your furniture, experts warn
And these quick fixes will help stop damp forming behind sofas and furniture
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Experts say you can plant allium bulbs in February – but you'll get better results with this variety
Missed the autumn planting window? Right this way...
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Sow these flower seeds in February for months of bright, beautiful blooms from early spring onwards
Get ahead of the game by sowing these flower seeds now and fill your garden with colourful and longer-flowering blooms early on in the season
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Garden experts want you to use this ingredient from your fridge to get rid of garden pests – the all-natural method works a treat
The natural way to get rid of pests
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My bedside tables were always messy – until I discovered these 3 things people with tidy bedside tables always have
I've finally found the secret to clutter-free surfaces
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I was sick of chargers and cables cluttering our kitchen until I installed this clever hidden charging drawer
The small kitchen upgrade that keeps our messy chargers out of sight
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8 vegetables you can plant under cloches in February – sow these crops now for early harvests
The 2026 growing season starts now!
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I give my houseplants an MOT every year to keep them thriving – these simple checks will make a huge difference to your indoor jungle too, say experts
Keep your houseplants happy over the winter months with some extra TLC that will set them up for the year ahead
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I asked the experts where to put your dehumidifier for the best results and they recommended these 5 places
Placement matters more than you think
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How to propagate string of hearts for free trailing houseplants – the 2 best methods
Any beginner can master these techniques
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Can you tumble dry a duvet? Here's the lowdown on how to dry your duvet, fast
Top 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 risk
Don'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 houseplants
These 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 mistakes
Avoid 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 year
Encourage stronger plants and even better blooms
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Every eco-conscious gardener I know uses peat-free compost – 3 of the biggest benefits
It'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 find
This 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 houseplants
Who 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 designs
This is where to buy a headboard
