Latest advice
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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
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This short window is the best time to buy dahlias, according to experts– don’t leave it too late to get your hands on the most striking varieties
Now is the perfect time to buy your dahlias, don't miss out!
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5 plants to cut back hard in midwinter for better growth, flowers and fruit
More is *more* if you want abundant displays this year
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5 simple ways to tell if your dehumidifier is *actually* doing its job according to experts – and what to do if it's not
These are the easy ways to tell if yours is working properly
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5 things people with a low-maintenance vegetable garden always have
Your veg patch cheat sheet!
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Do vacuum cleaners spread dust? 5 reasons why this cleaning task is making your home dirtier, and what to do about it
Expert tips you ought to know for a cleaner home
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7 sweet-smelling flowering shrubs to fill your winter garden with scent and colour when nothing else is blooming
Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties
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I fell for the built-in dog bath trend – after living with it for a couple of years this is what I wish I'd known before adding one to my utility room
Social media sold me a dream, my dog did not play ball!
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7 early flowering plants that will brighten up a bleak January garden with mood-boosting colour
Add colour and texture by planting up these varieties
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2 simple things you should do with a Christmas cactus after flowering – less is more, according to experts
It is a succulent, after all...
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Post and everyday clutter were slowly taking over our kitchen until I set up this simple family command centre
This clutter-busting setup calms the chaos
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This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the spring
It's the gold standard for garden hygiene
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How we test duvets at Ideal Home: our review process
This is how we put duvets through their paces to find our top recommendations
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It's so important that you *don't* prune these plants in midwinter – it could cost you this year's flowers
These are the five types to avoid
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I stopped trying to do big house resets and started using a tidy-up timer instead – now my kids want to help me too!
I'm turning tidying into a shared family habit with a simple timer
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Tabletop veg is set to be *big* this year, according to the RHS – 7 of the best options
Save space, time and money!
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Experts say you must do these important garden jobs now to prevent more damage to your plants before the next cold snap
Here's what to do before snow and frost hits, plus how to minimise and repair any damage caused by bad weather
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4 climbing plants to prune in January for healthy growth and even more flowers this year
Trim these climbers back now
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7 plants you should take hardwood cuttings from in January to fill your garden with plants for free
It's a simple technique
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Your dehumidifier isn't always the answer in winter, experts warn – this is when not to use yours in the coldest months
Knowing when not to use a dehumidifier can save energy and keep your home comfortable
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‘Winter weather is a flavour upgrade’ for some vegetables, say experts – but you'll need to know when to step in
Sweeter carrots, velvety parsnips...
