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For a fruit tree that thrives in your garden, you need to learn about rootstocks
They're the most important part of the tree!
By Sophie King
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Is it worth buying a food steamer? I've boiled my veggies for 10 years, and last week started using a steamer – here's why I'll never go back
A tiered food steamer is the appliance my kitchen has been missing – here's why I'll never go back to boiling my vegetables again
By Annie Collyer
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This is how deep you should be planting your daffodil bulbs – don't spoil next year’s blooms!
Follow this rule of thumb
By Sophie King
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This laundry mode dehumidifier is the secret to a fresher, faster-drying washing load – and it's £30 off right now
A simple yet effective model for drying laundry indoors in autumn/winter...
By Jenny McFarlane
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I had no idea drying laundry indoors could cause mould – experts share how to avoid this happening in your home
Experts share their top tips for drying washing indoors, mould-free
By Jenny McFarlane
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When to plant fruit trees – this window will get them off to the best possible start
It's almost time!
By Sophie King
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The 2 mistakes you should never make with hydrangeas in autumn
Avoiding these common errors will keep your blooms healthy and full of colour come spring
By Holly Reaney
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This hack will prevent condensation build-up on your windows – and it won’t cost you a penny!
And what to do if your house is too old to take advantage of it
By Rebecca Lawton
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What to do with hydrangeas in the autumn – 5 essential tasks for healthy blooms next year
Your autumn checklist for happy, healthy hydrangeas
By Holly Reaney
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These vegetable roots could hold the key to richer soil next year
Just leave them alone!
By Sophie King
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What to prune in October – trim these plants now to protect them from winter damage
Get there before the cold weather does!
By Sophie King
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What I’m planting up now in my containers to add some stunning autumnal colour
Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 bird-feeding plants that Sarah Raven swears by – keep wildlife well-fed over the colder months
Fill the hungry gap!
By Sophie King
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Your geraniums will be a lot healthier next year if you do this one thing
Don't overlook this autumn task
By Sophie King
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We added a heat pump to our extension – here's what I've learned after 6 months
It doesn't work like a boiler, but that's not a bad thing
By Jenny McFarlane
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I wasted so much money on the wrong winter duvet – this is the one thing I wish I had known before buying one
How to avoid the same mistake I made
By Amy Lockwood
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Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first
Countless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project
By Holly Reaney
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This is one of the best winter pot displays I've ever seen – and a cabbage is the surprise star!
These are the five plants to go for
By Sophie King
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This is the best way to harvest and cure pumpkins so they last until Halloween
Keep them fresh!
By Sophie King
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The surprising rose planting tip I only learned after years of gardening – you can plant them right now!
Here’s why I will be planting my roses now
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 things I always bring indoors before the first frost
Protect your plants, furniture and accessories from the first frost
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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How to prune blackberries – and train them for easy harvesting next year
Guarantee heaps of berries every year
By Sophie King
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I regret not knowing this before buying an oil filled radiator – these are the main things to consider
Choosing the right oil-filled radiator can be a game-changer
By Jenny McFarlane
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This nostalgic kitchen and bathroom trend is taking over 2025 and is on track to be huge news next year
Originally a staple of vintage-inspired design, sink skirts have become a go-to feature for interior designers and celebrities alike
By Holly Reaney
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How to grow fuchsias for masses of fairy-tale blooms – 5 key steps for guaranteed success
They're one of my favourites!
By Sophie King
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'It's warmer, fluffier, and softer' – experts reveal whether a duck or goose down duvet is the better buy
This is the one to choose if you're looking for the most luxurious sleep
By Zoë Phillimore
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Best evergreen plants for borders – 5 winter bloomers and foliage staples that will brighten up the colder months
Freshen up your winter border!
By Sophie King