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Flowers that don't mind a lack of sunshine!
5 of the best climbing plants for shade – these flowering climbers thrive on a shady wall, fence or screen
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I asked so you don't have to - this is the secret number of colours to include in a kitchen design for a stylish scheme
What do you think is the sweet spot of shades in your cooking space?
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5 biennials to plant in July and create a garden bursting with colourful blooms
We've fallen in love with these cheerful flowering plants
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6 cottage garden plants that thrive in shade – brighten up your garden with these flowering plants and foliage
Foxgloves, hostas and more
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3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat
How to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient
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I asked two baristas how they choose coffee beans – here are the expert tips I'm going to be following from now on
Stuck on how to buy beans? I'm going to follow these expert tips from now on
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Keep flies out of your home with this natural and cheap trick – all you need is a lemon and cloves
Making your own fly repellent has never been easier
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3 reasons your roses are falling off the plant too fast – and how to help them last longer
Maximise that blooming potential!
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I swapped my cotton sheets for silky bamboo bed linen during the heatwave – it's a game-changer for a cooler sleep
After sleeping on bamboo bed linen, there is no going back
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3 easy, safe and humane ways to keep crows out of your garden, according to wildlife experts
Deter crows from your garden with ease
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What is the difference between a canopy, a gazebo and a pergola? Garden experts explain the key differences to help you choose
Understanding these popular garden structures will help you pick the perfect shade solution
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How often should you deadhead plants? Garden experts break down the timings for healthier plants and more blooms
What you need to know about looking after each type of plant
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7 sun-loving plants to grow in pots – these expert-approved planting choices will stay looking good all summer long
Keep your garden looking fabulous when the temperature rises
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This is how often you should wash your bedding in summer to prevent it becoming 'a hotbed for bacteria', according to experts
The solution to a sweaty sleep
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7 annual flowers that don't need deadheading – these self-cleaning plants will do the work for you!
Try these low-maintenance favourites
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5 things you should know before building a garden wall so you don't fall for any common mistakes
Whether installing new or looking to refresh an existing structure, understand the basic rules and building blocks of your garden walls
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This is the difference between pruning shears and scissors in the garden – they’re both essentials, but they have different strengths
Here's what you'll need each of them for
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Experts reveal the best spots to put an air purifier in a kitchen for maximum odour-busting impact
They're probably not where you'd think
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How to shade a greenhouse – 6 different ways to protect your plants from the sun
There's an option for every budget!
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Want silky soft bed linen? This is the best thread count for sheets, according to bedding experts
Experts clarify what thread count you should be looking for when shopping for new bedlinens
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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them snacking on your flower beds
Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.
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Where to plant hydrangeas – get these three things right and your shrub will thrive
This is the perfect position and soil type
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Stop buying supermarket cleaning products! These 11 natural cleaning hacks make use of items already in your fridge and pantry
Time to ditch the Flash in favour of an onion
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5 vegetables that love full sun – these crops produce their best harvests in the sunshine, and you can plant them now
If you've got a sunny garden, you'll have a lot of success with these vegetables
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It’s official, bedding experts say this is the thread count you should choose for summer bed linen – 'anything higher can trap the heat'
Too hot in bed? This is the exact thread count bedding experts recommend if you want a cooler sleep
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These 5 perennials that thrive on neglect will guarantee a beautiful garden for lazy gardeners all year round
They're a dose of natural magic for an easy-to-care-for outdoor space
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Is it cheaper to build a pergola or to buy one? Experts say one option is more cost-effective, but not everyone should try it
DIY pergola kits could be the money-saving solution your garden needs
