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Overwatering plants: how to identify, avoid, and repair the damage it causes
How To Are you overwatering plants in your backyard? Too much water could be harming their health just as much as a lack of water
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Guide to soil types: how to work out what will grow best in your garden
Gardens By learning about the different soil types, you can improve your chances of gardening success
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These are the fire pit safety tips you need to know before lighting yours
Outdoor Living There are some important fire pit safety tips to consider before you gather round for a cozy evening outdoors
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How to save tomato seeds for planting: 3 simple steps for a cheap crop
Grow Your Own Boost your harvest for free by learning how to save tomato seeds
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September gardening jobs: 18 easy tasks to get your plot in shape
Gardens Our list of September gardening jobs is the ideal checklist for your growing and maintenance tasks
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Drip irrigation systems: what are they and how do they work?
How To Using drip irrigation systems instead of a sprinkler or hose can save up to 70% water consumption in your backyard – we explain everything you need to know
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Pruning tree peonies: simple tips for these gorgeous blooms
How To Follow these tips for pruning tree peonies and enjoy a multitude of flowers each year
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How long does it take deck stain to dry? Our expert advice explains
How To Wondering 'how long does it take deck stain to dry?' We've got the answer so you can achieve a professional looking result
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What to plant in September: our top 14 flowers to sow and grow this month
Plants Our top picks for what to plant in September will give you a colorful display over the coming months, from cyclamen and chrysanthemums to stunning spring bulbs
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Vegetables to plant in September: 12 crops to sow and grow this month
Grow Your Own Discover the best vegetables to plant in September, and stock up on arugula, wok broc, radishes and collard greens
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Expert reveals how to harvest basil so it keeps growing
How To Our best tips for how to harvest basil will make your herbs bushier and better than ever
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Philodendron care and growing guide: top tips for these leafy faves
Plants Follow our care tips for philodendrons to keep these indoor plants looking beautiful all year round
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How to prune orchids in 5 simple steps
How To Our tips for how to prune orchids will encourage your treasured plants to keep blooming for as long as possible
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How to treat a deck: our easy guide explains everything you need to know
How To Find out how to treat a deck and make sure yours looks its best all year round, whatever life might throw at it
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How to adjust sprinkler heads: top tips for success
How To Find out how to adjust sprinkler heads and meet the needs of your lawn, plants and crops
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When to water after applying weed and feed: top tips for your turf
How To Get the greenest of grass by learning when to water after applying weed and feed
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Crocosmia varieties: 16 gorgeous types of montbretia to try
Plants These fiery crocosmia varieties add exotic elegance and vibrancy to borders, containers and the cutting garden
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Tomato pests: top tips on 5 common intruders
Grow Your Own Tomato pests can be a nuisance, but our advice will help protect your plants
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Clay soil: top tips for gardening success on this type of ground
How To Do you have clay soil in your backyard? It's notoriously tricky to work with – but our advice will help
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How often to fertilize a lawn: a simple guide on when to feed garden grass
How To Wondering how often to fertilize a lawn? With help from the experts, we explain when to do this essential outdoor task
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Sprinkler rotor vs spray: what’s the difference?
Garden Tools When it comes to sprinkler rotor vs spray, both have their benefits and limitations. Get in the know
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Best Mediterranean plants: 16 sun-loving options to try
Plants Drought-tolerant Mediterranean plants make great gap fillers, climbers and architectural specimens to bring exotic glam to your garden
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Vegetable gardening for beginners: 7 tips to start growing your own crops
Grow Your Own With our guide to vegetable gardening for beginners, you'll be enjoying a delicious harvest in no time
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Plants for front yards: 16 top choices to welcome you home
Plants These beautiful and easy-care plants for front yards are bound to make a good first impression
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Chalky soil: how to make the most of it in your backyard
How To Our tips will help you grow a beautiful garden on chalky soil
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Spiraea care and growing guide: expert tips for success
Plants Learn how to grow spiraea and enjoy the bright flowers and attractive foliage of these easy-care shrubs in spring and summer
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Apple tree diseases: how to identify and treat 5 common problems
Grow Your Own Get the lowdown on these apple tree diseases to keep yours healthy and enjoy a successful harvest
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Fuchsia gall mites: how to identify and get rid of these pests
Plants If your shrubs have succumbed to fuchsia gall mites, don't panic – we explain how to deal with them effectively
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Cucumber diseases and pests: 5 common issues and how to tackle them
Grow Your Own Avoid these cucumber diseases and pests and you'll be on your way to a successful harvest
