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How and when to prune holly bushes to achieve the best results
How To Knowing when to prune holly bushes and how to get the job done right is the key to jolly holly
By Geraldine Sweeney • Published
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Storing apples: how to store your harvested fruit so it lasts longer
How To When branches are bursting with this delicious fruit, storing apples properly will mean that none go to waste and you can enjoy them for months
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to get rid of chiggers: easy tips to beat the bugs
How To Learn how to get rid of chiggers and you can avoid these pesky mites and their itchy bites
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow camellias and pack your winter garden with gorgeous blooms
Plants Follow our advice on how to grow camellias and you'll have the ideal addition to your garden in the colder months. Here's what you need to know
By Camilla Phelps • Last updated
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How to trim ornamental grasses: when and how to prune the different types
How To Find out how to trim ornamental grasses and keep yours looking their best all year round
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to prune apple trees: must-know advice on how and when to do it
How To Learning how to prune apple trees at the right time could mean everything for the health and bounty of your favorite fruit tree
By Sarah Forsyth • Published
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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 • Last updated
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How to get an orchid to rebloom: top tips for more flowers
How To Discover how to get an orchid to rebloom and enjoy multiple orchid flowers
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to use a rain barrel: expert tips for storing rainwater in your yard
How To Find out how to use a rain barrel correctly and you will get lush and healthy plants as well as conserve water and save money
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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How to make a rain barrel for saving water at home
How To Learn how to make a rain barrel and get started on water saving in your backyard
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to grow microgreens indoors for a tiny windowsill vegetable garden
Grow Your Own Learning how to grow microgreens indoors couldn't be easier. And they can be ready for eating just a week after planting!
By Liz Marvin • Last updated
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How to save bell pepper seeds for planting at home
Grow Your Own Learn how to save bell pepper seeds and grow your own crops for free
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to prune parsley for a bushier plant: simple tips for success
Grow Your Own Learning how to prune parsley will give you a longer harvest and fresher leaves
By Flora Baker • Published
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Could vodka be the key to a weed-free lawn? An expert explains why
How To The latest organic hack to get rid of weeds in a lawn is vodka – without the tonic
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Expert tips for cleaning up leaves like a pro: 3 steps for success
How To Need to tidy your plot this fall? Our advice makes cleaning up leaves easy
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Experts reveal how to control the temperature on a charcoal grill
How To Learn how to control the temperature on a charcoal grill by raising and lowering the heat for perfect BBQ cooking
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to make leaf mould: top tips for turning autumn leaves into a garden asset
How To Learn how to make leaf mould and you can give your flowerbeds a boost for free. Here's everything you need to know
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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What is green manure and how do you use it?
Grow Your Own Get to grips with green manure and make your gardening more eco-friendly by using this natural fertilizing method
By Flora Baker • Published
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Pruning camellias: top tips for this winter-flowering shrub
Plants Get the lowdown on pruning camellias to keep these plants looking their best
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow ginger: expert tips for this spicy cooking ingredient
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow ginger to give your culinary creations an extra kick – it's easy with this advice
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to stop deck paint from peeling: expert tips to stop this common problem
How To Find out how to stop deck paint from peeling and yours will soon be looking as good as new again
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to dry hydrangeas: our easy guide to preserving flowers at home
How To Learn how to dry hydrangeas and create beautiful long-lasting arrangements and bouquets for your home
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to plan garden borders in 8 easy steps
How To Want to add some new garden borders to your plot? Follow our expert tips for the best results
By Sarah Giles • Published
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Experts reveal an organic hack to get rid of ivy threatening to blight your home
Plants Everyone loves an ivy-covered cottage, except for when the tendrils of this plant take over, but good old-fashioned cider vinegar could come to the rescue
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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How to replace a sprinkler head: a step-by-step guide
How To Get the lowdown on how to replace a sprinkler head and keep the lawn and planting thriving
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Chinese money plant propagation: tips on how to multiply your plants
How To Learn Chinese money plant propagation by taking cuttings or removing pups from the mother plant
By Zia Allaway • Published
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How to grow turnips: expert planting, growing and care tips
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow turnips and enjoy your own sweet and spicy taproots and tender greens throughout the year
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Coleus propagation: how to get more of these easy-to-grow colorful plants
How To Follow this simple method for coleus propagation to multiply your plant collection and get more of these beauties for free
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Pruning a Japanese maple: get it right with this expert advice
Plants Learn these top tips for pruning a Japanese maple so you can help these beautiful trees flourish
By Holly Crossley • Last updated