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Want to know how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard? Follow this expert advice
How tos Looking to find out how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard? Experts answer your gardening question
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to grow bean sprouts: simple tips for growing them at home
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow bean sprouts for an easy way to add nutrient-packed microgreens to salads, sandwiches and stir fries
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Houseplant clinic: how often should you water elephant's ear plant?
Plants How often should you water an elephant's ear plant? Find out the best watering technique to help this indoor plant thrive
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to scarify a lawn: simple steps to give your grass a boost
How To Our guide explains all you need to know on how to scarify a lawn. There's nothing remotely scary about it – we promise
By Karen Darlow • Published
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How to get rid of stink bugs: top tips for deterring these pests from your plot
How To Our advice on how to get rid of stink bugs will help protect your plants and keep these smelly bugs at bay
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Growing giant pumpkins: how to have success with the biggest varieties
Grow Your Own Professional gardeners and growers give top tips for growing giant pumpkins in your backyard
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Compost vs mulch: what's the difference and which is best?
Gardens Confused by compost vs mulch? Our guide explains all, so you can make the most of both
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Pumpkin painting ideas: 15 ways to get creative and spin some Halloween magic
Ideas We've got all the pumpkin painting ideas you need. From monochrome and marbled to stencilled and traditional, who knew pumpkins could look so good!
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to grow garlic: easy tips for growing this crop in your veg patch
Grow Your Own With our advice on how to grow garlic, you'll never have to buy this staple ingredient again
By Laura Crombie • Published
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Growing pumpkins vertically – the space-saving way to grow your favorite fall crop
How tos Growing pumpkins vertically is well worth considering in a small garden; here's how to get it right
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to grow plums: tips on planting, growing and caring for plum trees
Grow Your Own Discover how to grow plums and you'll get to enjoy a plentiful supply of delicious fruit from these easy-to-grow trees
By Janey Goulding • Published
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How to carve a pumpkin: step-by-step tips for Halloween season
How To Learning how to carve a pumpkin is fun for all the family and will reward you with the best jack-o'-lantern on the block
By Holly Crossley • Published
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The US is in the grip of a stink bug infestation
How tos Watch out for the stink bugs this season! Plus, a top expert tip for getting rid of them
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Compost vs topsoil: a guide on what to use and when
How To Confused about the difference between compost vs topsoil? We're here to help you make the right choice for your yard
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to clean a fire pit: top tips for giving stone, metal and gas styles a spruce
How To Need to learn how to clean a fire pit? Our step-by-step advice will help keep yours in top condition
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Houseplant clinic: why is my peace lily turning yellow?
How tos Wondering 'why is my peace lily turning yellow'? Don't panic – the problem should be easy to fix, according to plant experts
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Fertilizing plants: how to give your flowers and foliage a boost
How To Our tips for fertilizing plants will help you improve the growth of your garden – whether you want tip-top veg, beautiful blooms, or a lush lawn
By Holly Crossley • Published
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When is the last time to mow the lawn before winter? Experts answer
How tos If you want to know when is the last time to mow your lawn before winter, use these simple guidelines from professionals
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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When to blow out sprinklers – expert advice
How To Want to know when to winterize your sprinkler system? Here's what the experts say
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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When is the first frost? Here's how to find out
How To Want to know when is the first frost? Find out how to work out the dates for your area correctly
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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This is the one thing you should do when preparing your garden for fall
How tos Not sure where to start with prepping your garden for fall? Start here, says Gardener Scott
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Wildlife ponds: a complete guide on how to build this nature-friendly feature in your plot
How To Wildlife ponds are perfect for welcoming life into your space and can look lovely too. Our tips provide everything you need to get started
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Can you cut wet grass? Your lawn care question, answered
How tos Can you cut wet grass? Gardening experts weigh in
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to grow echinacea: top tips on planting and caring for coneflowers
Plants You won't believe how easy it is to find out how to grow echinacea – and fill the garden with spectacular daisy-like coneflowers
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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Autumn lawn care tips: how to get yours looking its best this season
How To Need some autumn lawn care advice to revitalize your grass for the months ahead? Our guide has you covered
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to aerate a lawn, with expert tips from Monty Don
How To Find out how to aerate a lawn in 5 simple steps and give yours the care it needs to stay lush and healthy
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Gardening expert shares how she makes her summer-blooming plants look good for longer
Plants The secret ingredient will give them an extra boost for the new season
By Millie Hurst • Published
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Wondering what to do with gladioli bulbs when finished flowering? A gardening expert advises
How tos If you want to know what to do with gladioli bulbs when finished flowering, use these helpful tips to make the most of them
By Anna Cottrell • 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 • Published