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Garden tips to help you create that perfect outdoor space
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Dividing perennials: when and how to do it for healthy new plants
How To With our tips on dividing perennials, you can fill your garden with more plants for free
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Hollyhock rust: what it is and how to treat it in your garden
Plants Our top tips on hollyhock rust will help protect these cottage-garden favorites
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to use neem oil on plants to get rid of pests naturally
How To Learn how to use neem oil on plants for a natural and effective pesticide, which won't cause harm to humans, birds and other animals
By Sally Jenner • Published
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How to put out a fire pit safely, according to the experts
How To Learn how to put out a fire pit properly at the end of the evening so you can keep everyone safe and prevent accidental fires from spreading
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Deadheading rhododendrons: expert tips to keep your plant looking good
How To Get more flowers with our easy step-by-step guide on deadheading rhododendrons
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Watering plants with milk: should you do it and what are the benefits?
How To If you've never considered watering plants with milk, it could be time to give it a try if you're looking for an easy way to get healthier garden plants
By Geraldine Sweeney • Published
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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
By Geraldine Sweeney • Published
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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
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to care for a bonsai tree: simple tips for growing these beautiful plants
Plants Learn how to care for a bonsai tree with our expert guide
By Flora Baker • Published
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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
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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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
By Flora Baker • Published
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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
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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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
By Flora Baker • Published
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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
By Flora Baker • Published
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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
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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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
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to repot an orchid, plus top tips on when to do it
How To Learn how to repot an orchid and keep blooms fresh with this simple guide
By Flora Baker • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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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
By Holly Crossley • Published
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This expert hack could keep ants off your plants – if all else has failed
How To Baking soda could be the way to stop ants invading your outdoor space, according to one gardening expert
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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How to make your grass greener: expert tips to get your lawn looking lush again
How To Discover how to make your grass greener with our expert tips and your lawn will soon be back to its best
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to restore teak outdoor furniture: 8 steps to get yours looking as good as new
How To The experts share their advice on how to restore teak outdoor furniture so you can give your garden setup a spruce
By Holly Crossley • Published
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This is how to make a DIY drip irrigation kit for free
How To Try these cheap and easy hacks for a DIY drip irrigation system and keep your plants and crops well watered all summer long
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to harvest strawberry seeds to get free plants
Grow Your Own Learning how to harvest strawberry seeds is quite straightforward, and will give you extra plants for your next crop
By Teresa Conway • Published