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Worm castings on lawns: how to deal with this unsightly problem
How To Worm castings on lawns can ruin their otherwise pristine look – we explain what to do about them
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Rose black spot: how to identify, prevent, and treat this common plant disease
Plants Our guide has everything you need to know about rose black spot to keep your precious blooms healthy
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning lilacs: get it right with our advice
Plants We've got the lowdown on pruning lilacs so you can make the most of these beautiful flowering shrubs
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to use edible flowers: top tips for picking, preparing, and cooking with beautiful blooms
How To Our guide on how to use edible flowers will help you add color, flavor, and texture to sweet and savory foods
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Published
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Tomato blight: tips to prevent this common problem
Grow Your Own With our advice, you can protect your crop from tomato blight and enjoy a delicious harvest this summer
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Gardenia care and growing guide: how to grow these scented, showy houseplants
Plants With our expert tips on gardenia care, these notoriously tricky plants will thrive in your home
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow strawberries: expert tips on growing this summertime treat
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow strawberries in your garden for a delicious supply of sweet, juicy fruit
By Laura Crombie • Published
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Propagating hydrangeas: simple ways to get more stunning shrubs for free
Plants Bring extra structure and color to your garden by propagating hydrangeas – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow peas: expert sowing, planting and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow peas and enjoy the simple pleasures of tasty prolific crops that are always a kitchen favorite
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Caring for hydrangeas in pots: container growing made easy
Plants Our advice on caring for hydrangeas in pots will make it easy to add these beautiful blooms to your container display
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning raspberries: when and how to do it, including tips from Monty Don
How To Pruning raspberries is a must-do job whether they're summer or fall bearing. Here's everything you need to know
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Color of hydrangeas: how to change the hue of your plant's blooms
Plants Learning how to change the color of hydrangeas in your backyard is simple – we explain all
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Azaleas plant care and growing guide: how to grow these star shrubs
Plants Azaleas are among the best garden shrubs available. And with the right care you will be rewarded with dazzling flowers throughout spring
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to make fertilizer and fertilize plants for free: 6 simple and cheap methods
How To Nourish your plants on a budget with these tips on how to make fertilizer
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Box blight: how to identify, prevent, and treat this common disease
How To Our expert advice on box blight treatment and prevention will help keep your classic evergreen shrubs looking their best
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Lawn care tips: 12 essential tasks for healthy turf
How To These lawn care tips are crucial for getting gorgeous grass all year round
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow sweet peas: expert advice for fabulous summer blooms
Plants Our tips on how to grow sweet peas include everything you need to know on sowing, planting, and picking
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Sweet pea varieties: 16 beautiful blooms for summertime scent
Plants Our favorite sweet pea varieties for a riot of cheering color and fresh cut flowers
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Spring lawn care tips: 7 steps to revive your turf in time for warmer weather
How To These top spring lawn care tips will help you get your lushest grass yet through scarifying, mowing, feeding, and more
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning buddleja: tips to get your bee-friendly shrub in order
How To Our advice on pruning buddleja will help you encourage beautiful blooms and strong growth for your butterfly bush
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning forsythia: when and how to do it the right way
How To Find out about pruning forsythia correctly so you can keep this pretty shrub in the best possible shape
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to grow dahlias: expert plant care and growing guide
Plants These tips on how to grow dahlias will help you bring bold and beautiful colors to your summer borders, flower beds and containers
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Pruning honeysuckle: simple tips for tidying up these fragrant beauties
Plants Pruning honeysuckle is a straightforward job but will reward you with healthier and better-shaped plants – our guide explains all
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to lay turf: 6 steps for a lush green lawn in your garden
How To Our step-by-step guide will show you how to lay turf for a verdant stretch of green, fast
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Witch hazel plant care: how to grow this winter-flowering shrub in your garden
Plants Witch hazels dazzle with their eye-catching ribbons and many exude a spicy fragrance, too – here's how to grow them successfully
By Graham Rice • Published
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The time to go peat free is approaching, but what does it mean for gardeners?
Gardens Is multi-purpose peat-free compost a direct replacement for peat and do we know how to use it? Amateur Gardening's editor Garry Coward-Williams investigates
By Garry Coward-Williams • Published
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Yellow flowers: 16 pretty picks for brightening your backyard
Plants These yellow plants will bring instant sunshine to your outdoor space
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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White flowers: 12 elegant choices for beautiful borders and pots
Plants These are our favorite white flowers, from scented show-stoppers to spring bulbs
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Vegetables to plant in January: 10 key crops to sow and grow
Grow Your Own We reveal the best vegetables to plant in January to make this your best year yet, including classic beans, sweet potatoes and chillies
By Janey Goulding • Published