Latest advice
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4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – these low-maintenance varieties add striking texture and colour
They're perfect for the colder months
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How we test air fryers at Ideal Home
Our in-house air fryer review process sees us put all range of these appliances through their paces at our dedicated test facility and at home – here's how...
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This £44.99 leaf vacuum sucks up wet leaves and makes brilliant mulch to prep my garden for winter
It's my autumn garden essential
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I stopped my container plants from waterlogging with these simple, money-saving DIYs – they will winter-proof your potted plants for free
Provide drainage and weather protection for your garden planters using pot feet - make your own with these easy ideas
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I’m a gardens editor who *loves* tulips – these are the 5 varieties I’ve got my eye on this year
From classic favourites to unique fringed blooms
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Yes, you can grow a fruit tree in clay soil – but only if you follow these 4 steps
They're key to strong, healthy growth
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Where to plant fruit trees for huge, delicious harvests every year – the ideal spot and soil type
Can you find a place that fits the bill?
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I didn’t realise these 3 popular home decor choices were increasing my heating bills
My radiators were working double time to make up for these mistakes
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How to grow mulberries for masses of delicious fruit – they're one of the lowest-maintenance fruit trees out there!
They're *so* easy to look after
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Don't neglect your roses this autumn – 5 essential tasks to ensure healthy, bouncy blooms next year
Your autumn checklist to help your roses flourish
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5 reasons your peace lily's leaves are turning brown and how to fix the problem asap
Experts share how to get them looking verdant and healthy again
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5 unusual fruits to grow in your garden for unique but delicious harvests
They're on my wishlist!
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How I transformed my front porch for under £150 - 3 smart choices I made to give it a fresh and practical makeover
How I stretched materials and ideas to remodel our porch area
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How to prune roses in autumn – and which types to avoid trimming
Keep it light!
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Interior experts reveal the secret formula for designing a calm and restful bedroom – it's all about the 'rule of three'
Here's how to apply it to your home
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I've tested multiple portable air conditioners and here's what I'd look out for before buying one
This is everything you need to make the right decision
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5 showstopping flowering trees for small gardens – enjoy beautiful spring and summertime displays
Petite cherries, unusual magnolias and more
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3 reasons your prayer plant leaves are curling, and the best way to fix them according to house plant experts
From watering schedules to placement
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How to grow goji berries for delicious, vitamin-packed harvests – it's surprisingly easy!
Harvest your own superfood
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When to cut new grass from seed – how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow
Look at the length, not the calendar!
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What four kitchens taught me about getting the lighting right, at long last
In my experience, lighting is the difference between dinner-party chic and dental surgery bleak
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How to stop condensation in a windowless bathroom once and for all – these simple expert tips will prevent mould and damp developing
No steamy windows? No problem
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This is the best time to cut agapanthus back for big blooms next year
It depends on the type...
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I'm a gardening editor and these are the plants I'm cutting back in October for healthier, more lush growth next spring
Pruning these plants in autumn will encourage stronger growth and healthier plants
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This is when you should prune your climbing hydrangea if you want it to flower again next year
Don't trim your plant out of season...
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Kitchen extensions made easy
From start to finish, this is how to turn a small, cramped kitchen into the hub of your home
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Green manures hold the key to healthy soil and bumper crops – and now is your last chance to sow them before winter
They're a must!
