Garden
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This fatal mistake could spell disaster for your lawn this week – it's the surest way to ruin your grass during a heatwave
Keep that mower away!
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The easy, non-toxic method pest experts swear by to keep wasps out of your garden – all you need is a sheet of paper
Wasps won't want to go near this handy deterrent
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This £6 Amazon buy turned my trailing house plants into a beautiful indoor display
And you barely know it’s there
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Mulch vs membrane – experts reveal the best way to keep weeds at bay in your garden
Weed control is a tricky job, so it’s best to go in with the best tools for the job…
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How to grow honeysuckle for stunning, fragrant blooms – they're a must for a fence or trellis
5 expert-approved steps for honeysuckle success
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How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts
You’d best believe that hot, dry weather can (and should) impact your mowing strategy…
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I removed the trickiest weeds from my path and driveway in under an hour using this clever weeding duo
Get your hands on them and easily rid your outdoor space of weeds
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5 of the best salad crops to sow in August for quick harvests – and out-of-this-world flavour
September harvests?! Right this way...
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Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn
Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers
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I tried Karcher's cordless grass trimmer - it transformed my lawn from scruffy to sharp in minutes
A great cordless trimmer that’s easy to use and performs well on all types of grass
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Argos has slashed the price of its 5-star rated rattan garden furniture sofa set to £160 – act fast before it sells out
You won't want to miss this deal
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A wetting agent can revive and protect even the driest lawns – here's how it could benefit your garden
How lawn wetting agents work, and when to use one
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I can’t stop thinking about this stunning terracotta garden furniture set from B&Q – it's less than £110
Bright, colourful garden furniture is my favourite garden trend of the year
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Nigella Lawson’s hot pink garden bistro set proves the colourful garden furniture trend is here to stay
The finished look combines playfulness with timeless charm
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This is the best type of fertiliser for ripening tomatoes – it'll help you grow your best toms ever
Look for these ingredients
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5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds
Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!
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How to deadhead cosmos for seemingly endless flowers all summer long
Keep them blooming!
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Best plants to propagate in August if you want to fill your garden borders for free
Fancy some free flowers? August is the best month to take cuttings from these plants...
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Putting fairy lights on garden fences can land you in trouble with your neighbours, warn legal experts
Do you know who your garden fence actually belongs to?
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How and when to collect seeds from hardy annuals this summer so you can grow them for free next year
Everlasting flowers? Make it happen by collecting seeds, stat!
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Garden landscaping ideas – 12 hard landscaping and planting tips to help you transform your space
Landscaping advice for every garden size
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I saved £5,000 by regrouting my patio and now I don’t need a new one
It looks even better than I had hoped
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When to cut back lilies – and which parts to avoid trimming if you want them to bloom again next year
Don't spoil next year's flowers!
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I tried this lightweight cordless mower from VonHaus – it's under £200 and I'm so impressed with the results
A total game-changer for small and medium gardens, it's cordless and it even folds away for easy storing
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‘Nature doesn’t like tidiness’ – why experts want you to stop cutting your garden back in summer for a happier, healthier, wildlife-friendly garden
Help your local ecosystem thrive
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7 perennials to cut back in August for a flush of autumn flowers
Cut back perennials now for a flush of autumn flowers
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I visited Bloom & Wild's flower farm, and it convinced me to add this pretty bloom to my garden – it's a bouquet staple, and butterflies love it
It's easy to grow and perfect for drying!
