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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
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How to protect plants from heat: 7 clever ways to beat the hot weather
How To These methods for how to protect plants from heat will ensure hot weather won't take its toll on garden plants
By Sally Jenner • Published
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How to keep a charcoal grill hot: 7 essential tips for success
How To Learning how to keep a charcoal grill hot for longer means more cooking time and less costly fuel waste
By Teresa Conway • Last updated
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7 easy ways to remove weeds from patios and pavers
How To Follow our tips on how to remove weeds from patios and pavers and keep your paved spaces looking their best
By Beth Murton • Published
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How to get rid of weeds and stop them from spreading: top tips for a neater garden
How To Want to know how to get rid of weeds? We've got all the advice you need, from saltwater to vinegar methods plus more
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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How to prune cilantro to promote growth: tips to enjoy this tasty herb for longer
Grow Your Own Learning how to prune cilantro is easy and will reward you with neater plants and an extended harvest time
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to get rid of spider mites: clear these tiny pests from your yard
How To Learn how to get rid of spider mites with our expert advice so you can protect your greenhouse, houseplants, borders, and pots
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Bearded iris care and growing guide: how to grow these vibrant flowers
Plants We've got everything you need to know about bearded iris care for growing them successfully in your garden
By Graham Rice • Published
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How to clean terracotta pots: 5 simple steps for giving planters a spruce
How To Learning how to clean terracotta pots is beneficial for plant health – our quick and easy guide explains how to do it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to get rid of flea beetles: top tips for deterring these pests from your yard
How To Protect your plants by learning how to get rid of flea beetles – our guide explains how
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Chives care and growing guide: expert tips for this perennial herb
Grow Your Own Find out how to grow chives and enjoy months of pretty ornamental blooms, edible herbs and wildlife-friendly alliums
By Janey Goulding • Published
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Quack grass: what it is and how to remove it from your garden
How To Quack grass, also known as couch grass, can be a real pain for gardeners – our tips will help you tackle it
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Clematis wilt: how to identify and treat this fungal plant disease
Plants Our expert tips on clematis wilt will help keep your climbers in top condition
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Garden party themes and how to choose one for your outdoor event
Outdoor Living Get your garden party themes sorted with these clever insider tricks and alfresco hosting will be a cinch
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to throw a garden tea party: simple solutions for a fun get-together
How To Take summer celebrations up a level by hosting a garden tea party in the backyard for your nearest and dearest
By Lisa Fazzani • Published
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How to cook on a fire pit: 6 top tips for creating delicious, rustic food outdoors
How To If you want to learn how to cook on a fire pit to elevate your alfresco dining, this advice is for you
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Worm castings on lawns: how to deal with this unsightly problem
How To Worm castings on lawns can ruin their otherwise pristine look – we explain what to do about them
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to get rid of poison hemlock: remove this dangerous plant from your yard
How To Notoriously toxic, you'll want to know how to get rid of poison hemlock if you spot it in your yard – our guide explains all
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to deadhead petunias: neaten up your summer blooms with these tips
Plants Whether you have hanging baskets or patio pots, learning how to deadhead petunias will keep your display looking its best
By Holly Crossley • Published
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How to grow petunias: add easy summer color to your garden
Plants Find out how to grow petunias and treat your containers, hanging baskets and borders to vivid bursts of color that will keep coming all summer long
By Sarah Wilson • Last updated
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Growing potatoes in containers: top tips for these staple crops
Grow Your Own Small garden? No problem – growing potatoes in containers is easy with this expert advice
By Holly Crossley • Published