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Roses care and growing guide: expert advice for these beautiful blooms
Plants With our top tips, you'll have the best roses around, whether they're tumbling from an arch, framing a doorway, or displayed in a patio pot
By Fiona Cumberpatch Published
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How to put out a charcoal grill safely, according to experts
How To It's vital to know how to put out a charcoal grill properly, to keep your backyard fire-safe after cook-outs on your BBQ
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to get rid of Japanese beetles: 5 ways to protect your plot from these bugs
How To We've got the lowdown on how to get rid of Japanese beetles to stop these pests from destroying your plants
By Holly Crossley Published
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Garden expert reveals a simple organic hack for dealing with whitefly
How To There’s one way to get rid of this garden and glasshouse pest, and that’s to spray it with a powerful jet of water – but does it work?
By Jayne Dowle Published
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Heirloom roses: top tips on how to grow these classic blooms
Plants Get growing success with our tips on how to grow heirloom roses – with their fabulous fragrance and timeless beauty, they're a beautiful addition to any plot
By Graham Rice Published
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How to save money at the garden center: 9 ways to get more bang for your buck
How To Shop smarter and learn how to save money at the garden center so you can enjoy a beautiful garden on a budget
By Teresa Conway Published
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How to repot a plant: do this regularly, and your plants will live longer
How To Learn how to repot a plant and enjoy your perennials for many years to come
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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How to light a BBQ: step-by-step advice for charcoal and gas designs
How to Learn how to light a BBQ with these tips and get your alfresco meals off to a flying start
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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Cottage gardens: how to plan, design and plant your space
How To Follow our advice on cottage gardens and create a stunning space that's brimming with colour, interest and scent
By Sarah Giles Last updated
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How to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard: 5 easy ways to deter these pests
How To Find out how to get rid of mosquitoes in your yard so you can enjoy your patio without being bitten by these pesky insects
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to clean landscaping rocks: simple steps for sprucing up the stones in your plot
How To Our tips on how to clean landscaping rocks will get these statement features looking as good as new
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to keep bees away from a pool: 7 simple solutions that work
How To Find out how to keep bees away from a pool with tricks to tempt them elsewhere in the garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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How to clean an outdoor rug in 5 easy steps: a simple guide to getting it right
How To Find out how to clean an outdoor rug to keep it looking spick and span all summer long
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Mustard algae in a pool: what to look out for and how to get rid of it
How To Enjoy a happier, healthier swim by getting rid of mustard algae in a pool – we explain how
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to vacuum a pool: simple steps for cleaning success
How To Find out how to vacuum a pool and you can clear up fallen leaves and other debris easily – our guide explains
By Holly Crossley Published
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Grilling tips: the top BBQ dos and don'ts from the experts
How To Here are the expert grilling tips that you need to know, to help you get the very best results from your BBQ
By Teresa Conway Published
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Pool maintenance: top tips on how to look after a backyard swimming pool
How To Proper pool maintenance is crucial for a clean and healthy swimming experience – this guide has all the advice you need
By Holly Crossley Last updated
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Black algae in a pool: simple steps to get rid of it
How To Tackle black algae in a pool with our tips and get yours looking pristine again
By Holly Crossley Published
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Growing celery from scraps: how to do it in 5 simple steps
Grow Your Own Growing celery from scraps is a brilliant way to recycle your leftovers and get delicious veg to harvest for free!
By Geraldine Sweeney Published
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How to cool down a pool: swim in comfort this summer with our tips
How To Learn how to cool down a pool and you can enjoy a refreshing dip no matter how hot it gets outdoors
By Holly Crossley Published
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Why is my morning glory not blooming? 5 problems and solutions to try
Plants Morning glory not blooming? Our advice will help you to remedy this common problem and kick-start your vines into producing beautiful blooms
By Sally Jenner Published
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How to find a leak in an above ground pool and repair it: simple tips to fix your vinyl liner
How To We explain how to find a leak in an above ground pool and what to do once you've identified it
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to grow grass in hot, dry weather: 6 top tips for a luscious lawn when it's warm
How To Learn how to grow grass in hot, dry weather for a gorgeous stretch of green all summer long
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing: top tips for more salad leaves
Grow Your Own Our advice on how to harvest lettuce so it keeps growing will help you enjoy freshly picked salad leaves for weeks on end
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to clean pruning shears: keep them in top condition
How To Find out how to clean pruning shears and they will last for years, as well as making your job so much easier
By Sarah Wilson Published
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Watering plants: top tips on what to do, when to do it, and which tools to use
How To This guide on watering plants will help you keep your garden plants (and those in the house) looking their best all year
By Sarah Warwick Published
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When is the best time to water plants? Expert tips on the perfect time to water your garden
Plants Find out when is the best time to water plants and nurture them through summer heatwaves
By Sarah Wilson Last updated
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Cloudy pool water: tips to make your swimming pool crystal clear again
How To Need to learn how to clear cloudy pool water, fast? We explain what causes it and how to fix it
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to get rid of algae in a pool: tackle that unsightly green growth with these tips
How To Wondering how to get rid of algae in a pool? Our advice will help you clear it for a better swimming experience
By Holly Crossley Published