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How to prune salvias and when to do it: easy tips for beautiful blooms
How To Our guide has all the advice you need on how to prune salvias so you can keep your flower beds looking their best
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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Winter heather care and growing guide: brighten your plot with these pretty plants
Plants Discover how to grow winter heather and add these colorful and super hardy plants to your flower beds, borders and containers
By Graham Rice • Last updated
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Do you need to chit potatoes? Find out what the experts say
Grow Your Own Learn how to chit potatoes before planting them in the ground and you’ll be on your way to getting an earlier and bigger harvest
By Drew Swainston • Published
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How to make an orchid terrarium: experts reveal how to create one for your home
How To Follow our easy step-by-step guide on how to make an orchid terrarium and enjoy a stunning indoor display
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Best winter plants for pots: 17 bright ideas for cold-weather containers
Plants These winter plants for pots will inject plenty of seasonal interest into your garden
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Last updated
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What causes orchid root rot and how do you solve it?
Plants Discover the causes of orchid root rot so you can prevent this common problem from killing your plant
By Sarah Forsyth • Published
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How long do hot tubs last? The experts reveal what to expect
Outdoor Living Knowing how long different hot tubs last – from acrylic to inflatable – can help you decide the type to invest in
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to protect plants from wind damage and help your garden survive bad weather
How To Our expert tips on how to protect plants from wind damage will help when high winds are threatening to strike
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Expert tips on how to grow a lemon tree – both indoors and out
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow a lemon tree with our guide to citrus care and enjoy these fantastic aromatic plants in your plot
By Drew Swainston • Published
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These are the top 5 terrarium care mistakes you need to avoid, according to houseplant experts
Plants Our expert tips on terrarium care show just how easy it is to keep your terrarium looking good as long as you avoid these common pitfalls
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Look out for these common houseplant diseases to keep your indoor display looking its best
Plants Get the lowdown on these houseplant diseases – including tips on identifying and preventing them
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to season a pizza stone: get set for cooking on the barbecue
How To If you’re cooking pizza on the BBQ, you’ll need to know how to season a pizza stone. Get the lowdown
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Tamarack care and growing guide: expert advice for these colorful conifers
Plants Learn how to grow the beautiful North American native tamarack tree
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Why is my orchid dying? The experts explain what not to do when caring for these exotic plants
Plants Learn the main causes of orchid death so you can keep your indoor display looking beautiful
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to revive a succulent and nurse it back to health
Plants These easy solutions for reviving a succulent will soon get it back to looking its best
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why do houseplants die? 5 common reasons, and how to avoid them
Plants The experts reveal the biggest culprits behind houseplant death – so you can keep your collection happy and healthy
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Should you propagate string of pearls in soil or water? Experts offer their advice
Plants String of pearls is one of the most popular indoor hanging plants, so learn how to propagate it with our expert-led advice and boost your collection for free
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How and when to carry out gooseberry pruning for a bumper fruit crop
Grow Your Own Learn all about pruning gooseberry bushes to help ensure your plant provides a veritable bounty of berries year-after-year
By Drew Swainston • Published
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5 signs it’s time to replace your trampoline, according to the experts
Kids Wondering when to replace your trampoline? These are the warning signs to look out for so you can keep your kids safe
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Should you prune mint? Experts explain the benefits
Grow Your Own Learn how to prune mint correctly and when best to do it to keep your plant healthy
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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What causes mold on houseplant soil and how do you get rid of it?
How To Curious to know what causes mold on houseplant soil? Follow these expert tips and learn how to prevent it
By Jill Morgan • Published
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When is the best time for forcing rhubarb and how do you do it? Expert tips for early harvests
Grow Your Own Discover how to enjoy an early crop of tender rhubarb stems in spring by forcing rhubarb plants in winter
By Drew Swainston • Published
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Pizza oven vs pizza stone: which is the best way to cook slices in the yard?
Outdoor Living Wondering about the pros and cons of a pizza oven vs pizza stone on the BBQ? This is the lowdown
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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How long do orchid blooms last? Orchid experts reveal the answer
Plants Learn how long orchid blooms last, as well as tricks to prolong the display, so you can relax and enjoy their color and beauty
By Jill Morgan • Published
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Do you know how to weatherproof a shed? The experts reveal the essential steps
How To Knowing how to weatherproof a shed is important, especially in winter – our guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How do you clean houseplant leaves? This is how plant experts tackle this task
How To Find out how to clean houseplant leaves the natural way to get the best results
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Euonymus care and growing guide: expert tips for these shrubs
Plants Grow euonymus successfully in your backyard with this practical advice on planting, pruning, and more
By Graham Rice • Published
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January gardening jobs: 13 top tasks to start the year
Gardens Get the new year off to a good start with our essential January gardening jobs
By Ruth Hayes • Last updated
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What to plant in January: 14 flowers and shrubs to add to your garden this month
Plants Our list of what to plant in January will get you ready for a beautiful display this year – including bare root perennials and top seeds to sow
By Holly Crossley • Last updated