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July gardening jobs: keep your garden healthy in peak summer
Gardens These July gardening jobs will make sure your plot stays looking great during the warmer weather
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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Why is my morning glory not blooming? 5 problems and solutions to try
Plants Morning glory not blooming? Our advice will help you to remedy this common problem and kick-start your vines into producing beautiful blooms
By Sally Jenner • Published
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How to grow pak choi: expert planting, growing and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow pak choi for months of stylish, inventive vegetables to adorn oriental salads, soups and stir-fries
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to cool down a pool: swim in comfort this summer with our tips
How To Learn how to cool down a pool and you can enjoy a refreshing dip no matter how hot it gets outdoors
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Growing celery from scraps: how to do it in 5 simple steps
Grow Your Own Growing celery from scraps is a brilliant way to recycle your leftovers and get delicious veg to harvest for free!
By Geraldine Sweeney • Published
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10 shade sail mistakes: experts reveal the most common pitfalls
Outdoor Living These experts share the most common shade sail mistakes to watch out for when installing these much-loved outdoor living accessories
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing: top tips for more salad leaves
Grow Your Own Our advice on how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing will help you enjoy freshly picked salad leaves for weeks on end
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow grass in hot, dry weather: 6 top tips for a luscious lawn when it's warm
How To Learn how to grow grass in hot, dry weather for a gorgeous stretch of green all summer long
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to clean pruning shears: keep them in top condition
How To Find out how to clean pruning shears and they will last for years, as well as making your job so much easier
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Jungle plants: 16 options for lush and leafy borders
Plants Add the best jungle plants to your plot for an exciting mix of foliage, flowers and exotic colors in your garden
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Clematis varieties: 18 beautiful climbers to add to your backyard
Plants Our favorite clematis varieties will elevate any garden wall or trellis with their fabulous flowers
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Cloudy pool water: tips to make your swimming pool crystal clear again
How To Need to learn how to clear cloudy pool water, fast? We explain what causes it and how to fix it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Best fast-growing climbing plants: 10 vines to cover vertical spaces quickly
Plants Our favorite fast-growing climbing plants will fly up their supports to quickly cover unsightly boundaries, adding privacy and interest with foliage and flowers
By Graham Rice • Published
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Deck mistakes: 11 common errors to avoid when planning a new design or upgrade
Landscaping Our experts give their advice on the deck mistakes to avoid so your project runs smoothly from start to finish
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Watering plants: top tips on what to do, when to do it, and which tools to use
How To This guide on watering plants will help you keep your garden plants (and those in the house) looking their best all year
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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How to get rid of algae in a pool: tackle that unsightly green growth with these tips
How To Wondering how to get rid of algae in a pool? Our advice will help you clear it for a better swimming experience
By Holly Crossley • Published
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What color canopy is the coolest? The best choice for garden shading
Outdoor Living Once you know what color canopy is the coolest, chilling in the backyard is easy in a heatwave
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Why are my dahlias not blooming? 6 potential problems and how to fix them
Plants Worried about your dahlias not blooming? Our advice will help you get those show-stopping flowers back
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to protect plants from heat: 7 clever ways to beat the hot weather
How To These methods for how to protect plants from heat will ensure hot weather won't take its toll on garden plants
By Sally Jenner • Published
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Invasive plants: 10 non-native plants to watch out for in your garden
Plants Invasive plants often spread quickly and can crowd out native plants, so find out about the worst offenders and how to get rid of them
By Graham Rice • Published
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Types of lavender: 15 stunning varieties to grow in your garden
Plants These types of lavender will add charm to cottage gardens, pots and patios, borders and bee-friendly plantings
By Graham Rice • Published
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Bee balm care and growing guide: top tips for Monarda
Plants Be successful when growing bee balm by following our expert planting and care advice for this hardy perennial
By Graham Rice • Published
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Maidenhair fern plant care: learn how to grow this tricky indoor plant
Plants A maidenhair fern is far from being the easiest indoor plant to grow, but here's how you can keep yours looking lush and lovely all year round
By Zia Allaway • Published
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7 easy ways to remove weeds from patios and pavers
How To Follow our tips on how to remove weeds from patios and pavers and keep your paved spaces looking their best
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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How to keep a charcoal grill hot: 7 essential tips for success
How To Learning how to keep a charcoal grill hot for longer means more cooking time and less costly fuel waste
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Foxglove varieties: 16 stunning options for summer borders
Plants Enchanting and architectural, these foxglove varieties are a wonderful addition to the summer garden
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Why are my peonies not blooming? 5 problems and solutions to try
Plants Peonies not blooming? Our advice will help you fix this common problem and enjoy these fabulous flowers again
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to prune cilantro to promote growth: tips to enjoy this tasty herb for longer
Grow Your Own Learning how to prune cilantro is easy and will reward you with neater plants and an extended harvest time
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to light a fire pit: get it right every time with these simple tips
How To With our advice on how to light a fire pit, you'll be able to cozy up your patio or deck quickly and easily
By Holly Crossley • Published