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How to grow mushrooms: our expert guide to making fabulous fungi
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow mushrooms and enjoy months of oysters, buttons and shiitakes with our home-growing tips
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to lower chlorine in a hot tub: expert tips to keep your levels correct
How To Find out how to lower chlorine in a hot tub to keep your hot tub water comfortable yet hygienic
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to germinate apple seeds: grow a fruit tree for free
Grow Your Own Learning how to germinate apple seeds is easy and a fun activity to try at home
By Flora Baker • Published
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When is the best time to aerate a lawn? Experts give the definitive answer
How To Find out when to aerate a lawn so you can keep your turf in peak condition and ensure plenty of healthy new growth
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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This is the best way to make a pampas grass wreath for Christmas – according to a dried flower expert
How To A dried flower expert shows us how to make a pampas grass wreath for a long-lasting display throughout the festive period and beyond
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Bulb planting mistakes: 6 things to avoid when preparing your spring garden
Plants Stay clear of these common bulb planting mistakes for a better chance of a beautiful springtime display
By Holly Crossley • Published
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What is the best wood to use on a fire pit? Top tips on the types of timber to choose
Outdoor Living Our guide to the best wood for fire pits will help you get a long-lasting burn without excess smoke or sparks
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pruning blueberry bushes: expert advice to keep plants healthy and productive
How To For the best results when pruning blueberry bushes stick with our easy step-by-step guide and you'll soon see a bumper crop
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to light a fire pit: get it right every time with these simple tips
How To With our advice on how to light a fire pit, you'll be able to cozy up your patio or deck quickly and easily
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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Bokashi composting: a guide to what it is and how to get started
How To With help from the experts, we explain all you need to know about bokashi composting so you can try it in your backyard
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Snow mold: how to prevent this common winter lawn problem
How To Protect your grass from snow mold disease with our advice
By Holly Crossley • Published
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String of hearts propagation: how to make more of these loveable houseplants
How To Follow these tips on string of hearts propagation and you'll be rewarded with more of these cute and contemporary indoor plants – for free
By Teresa Conway • Published
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November gardening jobs: 13 essential tasks to maintain your plot
Gardens Update your to-do list with our important November gardening jobs and keep your plot in great shape over winter
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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How to store turnips from the garden to maximize your crop
Grow Your Own Wondering how to store turnips from the garden? These tips will help you enjoy a bountiful crop of root veg throughout the season
By Flora Baker • Published
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How to protect new grass from frost: 4 tips for winter-proofing your freshly-laid turf or seed
How To Learn how to protect new grass from frost and you can get your lawn off to a healthy start despite colder weather
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Xeriscaping: this landscaping technique will transform the way you garden
Landscaping Discover xeriscaping and create a beautiful, easy-care, environmentally-friendly yard that will save you money
By Zia Allaway • Published
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How to protect plants from frost: help your garden survive the winter
Plants Our expert tips on how to protect plants from frost will come in useful when the temperature drops
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to grow figs: expert tips on planting, growing and harvesting
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow figs with our essential guide – and enjoy the ultimate in sweet fruit indulgence for years to come
By Janey Goulding • Last updated
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Wondering how to prune fig trees? The experts share their top tips for success
Grow Your Own Learning how to prune fig trees the right way will give you better-shaped plants with maximum yields
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Can you compost weeds? Garden expert explains what you can and can't do
How To Ever wondered about composting weeds? Follow these dos and don'ts from an expert to keep your home-made compost healthy
By Teresa Conway • Published
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Pruning rhododendrons: get it right with these tips
Plants Pruning rhododendrons isn't difficult once you know how – and will reward you with healthier, better-looking shrubs
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Lawn care for winter: how to look after grass throughout the colder months
How To These tips on lawn care for winter will help keep your turf healthy despite inclement weather
By Holly Crossley • Published
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When is the best time for pruning azaleas? Find out how and when to complete this task
How To Find out about the correct methods and timings for pruning azaleas so you can show off their gorgeous showy blooms in the best possible way
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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My tried and tested methods for pruning grape vines get great results every time
Grow Your Own Follow these easy methods for pruning grape vines to guarantee neat growth and generous cropping every year
By Ruth Hayes • Published
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I tried this simple method for planting a tulip container and it produced stunning results
How To If you want to know how to plant a tulip container this fall, this easy step-by-step guide will guarantee a stunning display of spring blooms
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to store dahlia tubers: a simple step-by-step guide
Plants By learning how to store dahlia tubers, you can keep them protected from winter weather and then re-plant them next year for more fabulous flowers
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Expert shares a bread knife hack that will transform how you replant containers in fall
How To In the rush to update outdoor planting with fresh fall color, it’s important to save the plants you want to keep – here's a simple trick from a garden expert
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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How to store canna bulbs: easy tips for overwintering these plants
Plants With our advice on how to store canna bulbs, you can enjoy these exotic-looking perennials year after year
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How do you prune a lemon tree? Expert advice on shaping your tree
How To Learn how to prune a lemon tree to keep it healthy and vigorous as well as get more of this fresh citrus fruit
By Sarah Wilson • Published