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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
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How to make a bird bath in a few simple steps
How To Learn how to make a bird bath from just a few basic materials so feathered friends can have somewhere to drink and wash in your yard
By Flora Baker Published
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How to get rid of snails: 6 natural ways to deter these common pests
How To Protect your precious plants by learning how to get rid of snails quickly and easily
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow a peach tree from a pit: tips for planting these delicious stone fruits
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow a peach tree from a pit and enjoy these summer favorites fresh from your backyard
By Flora Baker Published
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Creative ways to hide sprinkler valves: 5 clever solutions for your yard
How To Searching for creative ways to hide sprinkler valves so they don’t spoil the view? Try these simple ideas
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Using ash in the garden: 3 ways to use this budget-friendly material for healthier plants
How To If you've got a fire pit or woodburner, try using ash in the garden – there are plenty of benefits
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to clean outdoor cushions: 4 easy steps to freshening up garden upholstery
How To Find out how to clean outdoor cushions the expert way and your garden sofa and chairs will look smart again in no time
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to harvest sunflower seeds: get it right with our advice
How To Learn how to harvest sunflower seeds at the right time and store them for planting or eating
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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How to clean a pizza oven in 4 simple steps
How To Spruce up your outdoor cooking area with these expert tips on how to clean a pizza oven from top to bottom
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to grow blueberries: expert tips for these tasty fruits
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow blueberries and cultivate your own stunning superfruits for years of delicious harvests
By Janey Goulding Published
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Fiddle leaf fig propagation: get more plants for free with our advice
Plants Follow our easy guide on fiddle leaf fig propagation to increase your indoor plant collection
By Zia Allaway Published