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How to prune blackcurrant bushes: all you need to know
How To Learn how to prune blackcurrant bushes to keep your plant producing plenty of fruit year after year
By Lucy Chamberlain • Published
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Winter heather: how to grow these pretty and tough plants
Plants Discover how to grow winter heather and add these colorful and super hardy plants to your flowerbeds, borders and containers
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to grow a Christmas cactus: caring for this indoor plant made easy
Plants Learning how to grow a Christmas cactus will help you brighten up your home this winter
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to care for a poinsettia: essential care tips for success
How To Discover how to care for a poinsettia to give you a long lasting display which can be reused next year
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to put Christmas lights on a house: simple steps for a festive glow
How To Learning how to put Christmas lights on a house will instantly elevate your home's curb appeal in time for the holidays – here's how to do it safely
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to keep a Christmas tree alive: tips for caring for a real tree indoors
How To Our advice on how to keep a Christmas tree alive will make sure your festive decor still looks beautiful for the big day
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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How to make a succulent wreath in 5 simple steps
How To Find out how to make a succulent wreath for a modern take on natural decorations for the festive season
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Fence types and how to choose them: find the best one for you
Landscaping Our guide to fence types will help you pick the perfect design for your garden boundaries
By Teresa Conway • Published
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How to use a snow blower: tackle any blizzard with our simple tips
Garden Tools Learning how to use a snow blower will save you hours in manual labor, and leave your driveway crystal clear
By Courtney Irwin • Published
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Transplanting Japanese maples – how to make sure your acer survives a move
How tos Whether you're moving a young acer or a mature specimen, here's what you need to know about transplanting Japanese maples
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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This is the one thing you need to do to stop your garden soil from freezing
Gardens Worried about ground frosts? Preventing your garden soil from freezing is very easy with this tip, even if it sounds like the wrong thing to do
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to prepare a garden for winter: 10 ways to get your plot ready for the cooler season
How To It's important to know how to prepare a garden for winter before the first frosts arrive. Here's what to put on your to-do list
By Holly Crossley • Published
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What to do with a pumpkin after Halloween: 8 clever ideas to reduce waste
How To Learning what to do with a pumpkin after Halloween means you can make the most of your deteriorating jack-o'-lantern or carving leftovers
By Holly Crossley • Published
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November gardening jobs: 10 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 and when to plant tulip bulbs: expert advice on growing these stunning spring flowers
Plants Our top tips on how and when to plant tulip bulbs will help you create an eye-catching display
By Fiona Cumberpatch • Published
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How to plant a bulb lasagne: 5 simple steps for layers of spring color
Plants Learning how to plant a bulb lasagne will reward you with a dazzling display of flowers that lasts for months
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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The weeds you should remove in fall, according to gardening experts
Plants These are the weeds you should remove in fall – don't wait until springtime to tackle these invasive plants
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to store tulip bulbs and save them for next year: easy tips for more flowers
Plants Our advice on how to store tulip bulbs will help you get a stunning springtime display year after year, for free
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Houseplant clinic: why are my calathea leaves curling?
Plants Wondering 'why are my calathea leaves curling'? Here's what curling leaves are saying about the health of your calathea plant
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to protect bulbs from frost: tips for brilliant blooms no matter the weather
How To Learn how to protect bulbs from frost and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful springtime show
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to stop pumpkins from rotting: expert tips to keep them looking good
How tos If you're wondering how to stop pumpkins from rotting, help is at hand for a fall display that lasts that little bit longer
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How and when to plant hyacinth bulbs: easy tips for a gorgeous spring display
Plants Learn how and when to plant hyacinth bulbs and you'll be rewarded by sweetly-scented blooms in a spectrum of colors
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Planting bulbs for spring: a complete guide for a stunning display
Plants We've got all the advice you need on how and when to start planting bulbs, so you can enjoy beautiful blooms all the way through spring
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to save pumpkin seeds for planting: expert advice
How To Use these top tips on how to save pumpkin seeds for planting and enjoy a fresh crop of pumpkins next year – for free!
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to get rid of foxes: simple ways to keep them out of your yard
How To We've got plenty of tips on how to get rid of foxes from your plot safely and humanely
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How and when to plant gladioli bulbs: simple tips for beautiful blooms
Plants Our advice on how and when to plant gladioli bulbs will help you grow these structural flowers in your garden
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to prune a plum tree: easy steps to keep cordon, bush or pyramid forms in top condition
How To Learning how to prune a plum tree properly will keep them looking their best and give your fruit harvest a boost
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Plaiting garlic: expert advice for mastering the traditional technique
Grow Your Own Plaiting garlic is easy – and will help your crop last longer and store better, so follow these expert tips
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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When and how to plant liatris bulbs: expert advice to get it right
Plants Find out how to plant liatris bulbs and you can add height to your borders with this easy-to-grow plant
By Anna Cottrell • Published