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Storms can secretly damage your patio – check these 4 things to prevent long-term consequencesYour post-storm checklist
By Sophie King
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I'm not throwing away my Halloween pumpkins this year – here are 7 things I'll be doing insteadPumpkins are a useful resource in the garden
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to prepare your lawn for El Niño – the 3 best ways to keep your grass alive during heavy rain and stormy weatherKeep your grass afloat!
By Sophie King
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When to repot a Christmas cactus – repotting too soon could spoil this year’s flowersExperts reveal the ideal window
By Sophie King
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Who really owns the tree or hedge between your house and your neighbour's?Here's what you need to know
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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This bedroom storage mistake is creating a breeding ground for damp and mould – what to do about itIt's even more dangerous in autumn
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to vacuum your home quickly and efficiently – the proper techniques for a professional-grade clean every timeThink you know how to vacuum? Think again
By Lauren Bradbury
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'Curtain-stacking' is the simple trick experts recommend for making a cold bedroom feel warm and cosyThis is how to do it
By Amy Lockwood
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4 autumn-flowering shrubs to plant in pots now for abundant blooms and fragranceThey thrive in cool weather
By Sophie King
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Think twice before pruning trees in October – only these 3 exceptions can tolerate a light trimTread carefully!
By Sophie King
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6 pet-friendly houseplants – they're beautiful *and* safe for cats and dogsGrow a harmless indoor garden
By Sophie King
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5 plants to plant in October to help robins, finches, redwings and blackbirds survive winter, according to wildlife expertsProvide an easy source of food for birds when conditions are tough
By Kezia Reynolds
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This low-maintenance Christmas houseplant needs no water, soil or pot to flowerWaxed bulbs are key
By Sophie King
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5 secret dust magnets in a bedroom you're forgetting to cleanThese often overlooked areas can collect more dust than you realise
By Rebecca Lawton
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What to do with hydrangeas in October to set your plants up for winterAnd give next year's blooms a head start
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 fast-growing privacy shrubs to plant this autumn if you're tired of an overlooked gardenTake advantage of the warm soil to plant them now
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Are blackout curtains or blackout blinds better? Experts reveal the best option for a bedroomFrom practicality to aesthetics, here's everything you need to know
By Rebecca Lawton
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This crucial gardening ingredient is key to bigger, stronger plants – and gives new shrubs the best possible startDon't skip it!
By Sophie King
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Vax vs Dyson vacuum cleaners – I test vacuums for a living, and this is the brand I’d choose if I could only pick oneI weigh up everything you need to know about these popular brands
By Jullia Joson
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8 fragrant shrubs to plant in October that will your garden with rich perfumeNow's the ideal shrub-planting window
By Lisa Fazzani
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The secret to creating the ultimate cosy bed – 5 simple tricks bedding experts useCosy season starts with the perfect bed
By Rebecca Lawton
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How to plant shrubs – 5 simple steps to help them thrive for years to comeIs your technique correct?
By Sophie King
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3 of the best autumn-flowering trees to plant in October for gorgeous displaysCool weather favourites
By Sophie King
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You don't need a big garden to grow your own fruit – these 7 trees are perfect for smaller spacesAnd you can plant them now
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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My neighbour’s tree is damaging my garage, what can I do?Experts explain where you stand legally, and 3 immediate steps you need to take
By Maddie Balcombe
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October lawn care tips – 6 tasks to complete now for lush green grass in 2027Before it's too late!
By Sophie King
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This is the garden tool I wish I'd discovered sooner – it makes sowing an even lawn so much easierAnd saves *so* much time
By Sophie King


