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Are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs? Pet experts reveal what you need to know
Plants They are everyone's favorite Christmas plant, but are poinsettias poisonous to cats and dogs? Find out and keep your furry friends safe this winter
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Winterizing hostas: tuck up your precious plants to keep them protected
Plants Follow our expert tips on winterizing hostas and make sure yours get the TLC they need to see them through a cold snap
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How to get rid of squirrels in the garden: deter these pests from your plot
How To Wondering how to get rid of squirrels in the garden? We've got lots of tips on how to naturally ward these critters off
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How to grow mushrooms: our expert guide to making fabulous fungi
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow mushrooms and enjoy months of oysters, buttons and shiitakes with our home-growing tips
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How to lower chlorine in a hot tub: expert tips to keep your levels correct
How To Find out how to lower chlorine in a hot tub to keep your hot tub water comfortable yet hygienic
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How to germinate apple seeds: grow a fruit tree for free
Grow Your Own Learning how to germinate apple seeds is easy and a fun activity to try at home
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Ponderosa pine care and growing guide: top tips for these trees
Plants Learn how to grow a ponderosa pine in your backyard
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When is the best time to aerate a lawn? Experts give the definitive answer
How To Find out when to aerate a lawn so you can keep your turf in peak condition and ensure plenty of healthy new growth
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This is the best way to make a pampas grass wreath for Christmas – according to a dried flower expert
How To A dried flower expert shows us how to make a pampas grass wreath for a long-lasting display throughout the festive period and beyond
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Bulb planting mistakes: 6 things to avoid when preparing your spring garden
Plants Stay clear of these common bulb planting mistakes for a better chance of a beautiful springtime display
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What is the best wood to use on a fire pit? Top tips on the types of timber to choose
Outdoor Living Our guide to the best wood for fire pits will help you get a long-lasting burn without excess smoke or sparks
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Pruning blueberry bushes: expert advice to keep plants healthy and productive
How To For the best results when pruning blueberry bushes stick with our easy step-by-step guide and you'll soon see a bumper crop
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Vegetables to plant in October: 12 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own Here are the best vegetables to plant in October, including peacock kale, black radishes, Japanese onions and asparagus
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Best tall flowers: 12 varieties to add height and drama
Plants These beautiful tall flowers are perfect for screening lackluster views, providing privacy, and adding visual impact to the garden
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Orchid care: expert growing tips for these beautiful indoor blooms
Plants All the info you need for success with growing orchids as houseplants
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These are the outdoor Christmas lights safety tips you need to know
Outdoor Living Follow these outdoor Christmas lights safety tips from the experts to ensure your festive displays are memorable for all the right reasons
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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
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Amaryllis care and growing guide: expert tips for these flamboyant festive blooms
Plants Find out about amaryllis care to get a longer-lasting display and keep your plants going from one year to the next
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Oleanders care and growing guide: top tips for these flowering shrubs and trees
Plants There's so much to love about oleanders, from their tough evergreen foliage to their exotic pink flowers which delight in summer
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Bokashi composting: a guide to what it is and how to get started
How To With help from the experts, we explain all you need to know about bokashi composting so you can try it in your backyard
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Types of crocus: 12 spring-flowering bulbs to brighten pots, lawns, and borders
Plants We've rounded up our top types of crocus for bringing spring cheer to the garden
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Shrubs with berries: 15 of the best varieties for brilliant fall color
Plants Shrubs with berries are a good source of food for birds as well as a stunning ornamental feature in the garden
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Best pine trees to grow: 11 choices for yards of all sizes
Plants The best pine trees bring evergreen textures to the garden, with options for tall specimens and ground-hugging, shrubbier types
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Vegetables to plant in November: 12 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in November, including early chilies, asparagus, horseradish and oyster plants
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Snow mold: how to prevent this common winter lawn problem
How To Protect your grass from snow mold disease with our advice
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String of hearts propagation: how to make more of these loveable houseplants
How To Follow these tips on string of hearts propagation and you'll be rewarded with more of these cute and contemporary indoor plants – for free
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Barberry care and growing guide: how to look after berberis shrubs in your backyard
Plants These expert tips will help your barberry bush flourish
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November gardening jobs: 13 essential tasks to maintain your plot
Gardens Update your to-do list with our important November gardening jobs and keep your plot in great shape over winter
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Venus flytrap care and growing guide: expert tips for these carnivorous plants
Plants A Venus flytrap is a fun addition to an indoor or outdoor garden – we explain all you need to know for success
