Latest advice
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The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do instead to achieve brilliant spring blooms
Don’t make these mistakes if you want a bright and beautiful display of spring flowers
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As a Sleep Editor, I think this bedroom lighting mistake instantly cheapens a room – this is how to solve it for just £2
Thankfully, my pet peeve has an easy solution
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How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 4 methods wildlife experts use to protect bulbs for a spring garden bursting with colour
Quite often, it's not your bulbs foxes are after...
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How to insulate a basement — your options explained, plus how much it’s likely to cost
Get this crucial step right with this guide
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Can you use washing powder to clean your driveway? Experts say yes if you use this specific type
It turns out washing powder isn't just good for cleaning clothes
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What to plant in empty garden beds now to fill the gaps in your borders for an easy autumn refresh
Keep your garden productive, even at the tail end of the year
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Can you plant daffodil bulbs in September? Experts say 'earlier is always better'
How to get your timings right
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Why basement waterproofing is 'now as much about climate resilience as it is about comfort,' and how to get it right
All the options, their pros and cons and how much to budget for the job
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5 houseplants I always propagate in autumn - now is the perfect time to make more of your favourite plants for free
These are the houseplants I’ll be propagating in September to make more of my favourites for free
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The 7 best bulbs to plant in September for a stunning spring display
For a garden that's brimming with life and colour from February to May
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Legal experts warn you could be fined if your neighbour’s property floods this autumn
Everything you need to know about surface water law
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How much does a basement conversion cost?
I asked the pros what you can expect to pay, and what factors will send the price soaring
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'I see this mistake so often' – storage expert warns about the costly error often made when packing summer bedding away
And the simple solution that prevents damage to your bedding
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How to get rid of bed bugs for a pest-free home, according to experts
The ultimate expert-approved step-by-step guide to getting rid of bed bugs
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Hotel expert reveals the secret formula professionals use to keep bed sheets white – I've been doing it wrong for years
Hospitality tricks for keeping sheets brilliant white (and not grey and dingy)
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6 perennials to divide in September if you want to fill your garden with more free plants ready for next summer
The rule of thumb to follow
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How to convert a basement into usable living space
It could add value to your home too
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Best bedroom colour combinations – 8 fool-proof pairings that will create a calming retreat
Meet the restful colour duos that are guaranteed to inspire sweet dreams
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How to prune hydrangeas – the crucial difference between old and new wood bloomers
It all depends on the species...
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7 high-maintenance plants to think twice before adding to your garden
These plants should be planted with caution
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What to do with agapanthus after flowering – 3 steps to help you lengthen your plant's life
This is the ideal time to cut agapanthus back
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How to organise a junk drawer — professional organisers share how to make sense of the chaos in 5 easy steps
Turn disorganised chaos into organised chaos
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Can you plant supermarket garlic? Yes, but experts warn it could have this disastrous consequence for the rest of your garden
Here are all the drawbacks, explained
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This is the best bedding for menopause, according to my testing, and the advice of sleep and fabric experts
The bedding materials to choose and those to avoid to reduce night sweats
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This is the best time to use nematodes on a lawn if you want to protect it from leatherjackets
Nip long-term damage in the bud!
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I've learned these 3 things about safely moving established plants – and here's what you should consider if you plan to do the same
Healthy plant in the wrong spot? Fear not! Here’s how to rehouse some of the stars of your garden
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5 rookie mistakes I’ve made when buying plants for my garden and will never fall for again
Garden centre plant buying mistakes and how to fix them
