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How to protect plants from heat: 7 clever ways to beat the hot weather
How To These methods for how to protect plants from heat will ensure hot weather won't take its toll on garden plants
By Sally Jenner Published
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How to keep a charcoal grill hot: 7 essential tips for success
How To Learning how to keep a charcoal grill hot for longer means more cooking time and less costly fuel waste
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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7 easy ways to remove weeds from patios and pavers
How To Follow our tips on how to remove weeds from patios and pavers and keep your paved spaces looking their best
By Beth Murton Published
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How to get rid of weeds and stop them from spreading: top tips for a neater garden
How To Want to know how to get rid of weeds? We've got all the advice you need, from saltwater to vinegar methods plus more
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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How to prune cilantro to promote growth: tips to enjoy this tasty herb for longer
Grow Your Own Learning how to prune cilantro is easy and will reward you with neater plants and an extended harvest time
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to get rid of spider mites: clear these tiny pests from your yard
How To Learn how to get rid of spider mites with our expert advice so you can protect your greenhouse, houseplants, borders, and pots
By Holly Crossley Published
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Bearded iris care and growing guide: how to grow these vibrant flowers
Plants We've got everything you need to know about bearded iris care for growing them successfully in your garden
By Graham Rice Published
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How to clean terracotta pots: 5 simple steps for giving planters a spruce
How To Learning how to clean terracotta pots is beneficial for plant health – our quick and easy guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to get rid of flea beetles: top tips for deterring these pests from your yard
How To Protect your plants by learning how to get rid of flea beetles – our guide explains how
By Holly Crossley Published
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Chives care and growing guide: expert tips for this perennial herb
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow chives and enjoy months of pretty ornamental blooms, edible herbs and wildlife-friendly alliums
By Janey Goulding Published
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Quack grass: what it is and how to remove it from your garden
How To Quack grass, also known as couch grass, can be a real pain for gardeners – our tips will help you tackle it
By Holly Crossley Published
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Clematis wilt: how to identify and treat this fungal plant disease
Plants Our expert tips on clematis wilt will help keep your climbers in top condition
By Holly Crossley Published
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Garden party themes and how to choose one for your outdoor event
Outdoor Living Get your garden party themes sorted with these clever insider tricks and alfresco hosting will be a cinch
By Sarah Wilson Published
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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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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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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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How to grow petunias: add easy summer color to your garden
Plants Find out how to grow petunias and treat your containers, hanging baskets and borders to vivid bursts of color that will keep coming all summer long
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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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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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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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 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 plant allium bulbs: expert tips for successful blooms
Plants Find out how to plant allium bulbs and whatever your garden style they will slot in seamlessly to become stars of the show
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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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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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 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