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Raised beds: 10 best vegetables to grow in your garden
Grow Your Own Want to know the best veg to grow in raised beds? Our top picks are easy to grow and perfect for giving you super-fresh vegetables straight from the garden
By Sarah Giles •
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How to apply sunscreen
How To Learn how to apply sunscreen properly to stay safe in the sun when you're outside enjoying your garden
By Laura Crombie •
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How to grow chillies
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow chillies – including the best varieties to plant in the UK – and add a spicy kick to your cooking
By Laura Crombie •
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How to create a herb garden: plant and grow your own herbs
How To Learn how to create a herb garden and have a ready supply of herbs to scatter over salads, snip into a cocktail, add to a barbecue marinade, or simply enjoy their colours and scent
By Fiona Cumberpatch •
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How to attract birds into your garden
Gardens Want to encourage wildlife by learning how to attract birds into your garden? Follow these helpful hints!
By Teresa Conway •
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Painting garden furniture: follow our expert tips for a stylish furniture makeover
How To Painting garden furniture is the best way to revive tired garden tables, chairs and benches. Here’s what you need to know to give yours a new lease of life
By Sarah Warwick •
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10 essential gardening jobs for August
Gardens It's a great time to be relaxing in your garden, but these gardening jobs for August should still be on your checklist – there's plenty of work to do this month!
By Teresa Conway •
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How to grow courgettes
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow courgettes in your garden using our handy step-by-step guide
By Laura Crombie •
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How to use a pressure washer
How To Find out how to use a pressure washer properly and get everything from your car to your patio sparkling clean in no time
By Laura Crombie •
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How to build a fire pit: keep warm on chilly nights
How To Rediscover old camping skills and learn how to build a fire pit to keep the party going outdoors
By Alison Jones •
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Working from home? Here's how to create your perfect outdoor workspace
How To Fed up of working from home indoors? Here are some simple tricks to create your perfect workspace in the garden
By Jill Morgan •
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How to grow hardy geraniums: they'll keep you in beautiful blooms for years to come
Plants Once you find out how to grow hardy geraniums, you'll discover just how great these are for everything from filling gaps in flowerbeds to creating stunning pots
By Teresa Conway •
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15 ways to create an eco-friendly garden
Gardens Looking for expert advice on creating an eco-friendly garden? These easy ideas will inspire you to make sure your plot is beautiful and kind to the environment
By Sarah Giles •
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How to BBQ chicken – get perfect results every time
How To Here's how to BBQ chicken perfectly, whether you want tasty chargrilled kebabs or a succulent whole bird
By Laura Crombie •
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How to grow peonies
Plants Easy to grow, peonies will brighten up any garden and make gorgeous cut flowers. Here's what you need to know...
By Teresa Conway •
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How to mulch: your ultimate guide to mulching
How To Using mulch is the best way to cut down the time you spend watering, weeding and fighting garden pests – here's what you need to know to get mulching!
By Sarah Giles •
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How does a robot lawn mower work?
How To It's the next best thing to having a gardener, but how does a robot lawn mower work to keep your grass at bay?
By Alison Jones •
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How to grow asparagus
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow asparagus successfully in your garden with our handy step-by-step guide
By Laura Crombie •
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How to design an outdoor kitchen
Outdoor Living Swap the room inside your home for an outdoor kitchen and live outside all summer long
By Sarah Warwick •
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10 best BBQ recipes: ideas for meat eaters, vegetarians and more
Outdoor Living Discover the best BBQ recipes for alfresco entertaining. We’ve combined old classics with new ideas to keep you inspired – after all, there’s more to BBQs than burnt sausages
By Emily Shaw •
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How to plan your garden design: 12 steps to an outdoor space you'll love
Gardens Transform your outdoor space with our guide to garden design, from landscaping and planting to areas for dining and entertaining
By Sarah Warwick •
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Can't decide between a charcoal or gas BBQ? Here's how to choose
Outdoor Living Choosing between a charcoal or gas BBQ can be tough – here's our handy guide to the pros and cons of each type
By Laura Crombie •
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How to grow onions – a step-by-step guide
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow onions in your garden and you can take this staple ingredient off your shopping list forever more
By Laura Crombie •
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Growing rhubarb – everything you need to know
Grow Your Own If you're thinking of growing rhubarb, here's how to get a bumper crop. Rhubarb crumble, anyone?
By Laura Crombie •
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How to compost: make your own in five easy steps
How To Learn how to compost with this easy step-by-step guide. Reduce waste, help the environment, save money and grow healthy plants as you go
By Karen Darlow •
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How to build a raised garden bed: get your plot ready for growing with this step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to build a raised garden bed, for planting crops, growing flowers, and making maintenance easier
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Raised garden beds: a complete guide
Raised garden beds offer many gardening possibilities, from growing your own produce to beautiful cut flowers and architectural shrubs. Find out what to consider with our complete guide
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to make a hanging basket
Plants Want to know how to make a hanging basket? Here's how to green up your life and take your gardening skills up to the next level
By Karen Darlow •
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Pizza oven recipes: 5 ways to make the most of your pizza oven
Outdoor Living Prepare to be impressed by our pizza oven recipes. Turns out that pizza ovens aren't just for pizzas...
By Emily Shaw •