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How to throw a garden tea party: simple solutions for a fun get-together
How To Take summer celebrations up a level by hosting a garden tea party in the backyard for your nearest and dearest
By Lisa Fazzani • Published
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How to cook on a fire pit: 6 top tips for creating delicious, rustic food outdoors
How To If you want to learn how to cook on a fire pit to elevate your alfresco dining, this advice is for you
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to get rid of poison hemlock: remove this dangerous plant from your yard
How To Notoriously toxic, you'll want to know how to get rid of poison hemlock if you spot it in your yard – our guide explains all
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to deadhead petunias: neaten up your summer blooms with these tips
Plants Whether you have hanging baskets or patio pots, learning how to deadhead petunias will keep your display looking its best
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Growing potatoes in containers: top tips for these staple crops
Grow Your Own Small garden? No problem – growing potatoes in containers is easy with this expert advice
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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How to clean a pizza stone like a pro in just 5 simple steps
How To These easy-to-follow expert tips on how to clean a pizza stone will get yours looking as good as new
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to deadhead foxgloves: neaten up your flower beds with these tips
Plants Wondering whether you should deadhead foxgloves once their beautiful blooms have come to an end? We explain all
By Holly Crossley • 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 get rid of woodpeckers: 5 humane ways to help protect your property
How To These tips on how to get rid of woodpeckers will keep these birds at bay
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tips
Plants Keep your fiddle leaf fig plants in peak condition all year round with our essential care advice
By Zia Allaway • 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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Redbud care and growing guide: tips for healthy cercis trees and shrubs
Plants Learn how to grow redbud and you can enjoy their dazzling color and structure in your plot
By Graham Rice • Published
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Using cola on your compost heap – the surprising hack approved by experts
How To Is soda the secret to a healthy compost heap? Experts discuss the garden tool that may be hiding in your kitchen
By Megan Slack • Published
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Foxgloves care and growing guide: how to grow these cottage-garden classics
Plants Discover how to grow foxgloves for glorious spires of flowers that provide food for bees in summer
By Hazel Sillver • Published
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Cosmos care and growing guide: expert tips on these well-loved summer annuals
Plants Learn how to grow cosmos for easy-going blooms that will fill your garden with long-lasting loveliness
By Graham Rice • 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 get free seeds: 7 budget-saving solutions to increase your collection for less
How To Follow our expert tips on how to get free seeds for your garden and fill your flower and vegetable beds fast
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Heuchera care guide: how to grow coral bells in your garden
Plants We've got all the advice you need on how to grow heuchera, so you can enjoy their stunning foliage and flowers in your yard
By Graham Rice • 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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How to clean a patio umbrella: a simple step-by-step guide to getting it right
How To Find out how to clean a patio umbrella and make sure yours stays looking as good as new for longer
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to transplant a magnolia tree or bush in 9 easy steps
How To Learn how to transplant a magnolia and make sure that your prized tree will thrive in its new location
By Graham Rice • Published
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Lupins care guide: growing advice for these structural summer blooms
Plants Learn how to grow lupins in your garden and enjoy their architectural form and vibrant color
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to prune a magnolia tree: a simple step-by-step guide
How To Find out how to prune a magnolia tree or bush so that it looks elegant and flowers prolifically year after year
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to kill tree roots: remove them from your backyard with these tips
How To Knowing how to kill tree roots can come in handy whether you've recently cut down a tree or simply need to clear ground for new landscaping plans
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning yews: top tips for getting your hedges, topiary, and trees in shape
Plants By pruning yews correctly, you can create all sorts of neat and structural shapes in your backyard – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley • 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