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Renovating a house: an expert guide
Restoration expert Owen Pacey advises on renovating a house – to preserve its original character and period features
By Lucy Searle •
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How to grow French beans
Expert advice for growing your own climbing or dwarf French beans for a tasty and healthy harvest
By Karen Darlow •
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Craftsman house style – what is it, and how to achieve it
Everything you need to know about Craftsman style homes, inside and out
By Timothy Latterner •
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How to grow raspberries – to yield a good supply of fruit
How to grow raspberries to enjoy fruit from June right through to October
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
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How to get rid of squirrels
Had enough of squirrels invading your garden? Here's how to get rid of squirrels – without harming them
By Lola Houlton •
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How to attract butterflies – expert advice on making a butterfly garden
Attracting butterflies – and other pollinators – to your garden is a must. This is how to create a butterfly garden that's beautiful, too
By Leigh Clapp •
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How to install a backsplash
Our step-by-step guide to installing a new kitchen backsplash has everything you need to know
By Ruth Doherty •
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How to grow ginger
Learn how to grow ginger and enjoy its tropical flowers before harvesting its spicy root
By Holly Reaney •
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Permaculture gardening – a guide to a no-dig garden
A permaculture garden is a design that mimics nature so that you can garden organically, encourage the right wildlife and have a low-maintenance yard all in one hit
By Lola Houlton •
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How to grow zucchini – tips for growing courgettes at home
Find out how to grow zucchini at home – just a few plants will provide you with a bountiful harvest
By Rachel Crow •
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How to get rid of Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed can spread like wildfire. Here’s how to identify it and banish it from your garden forever
By Lola Houlton •
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How to grow cucumbers – in pots and in the ground
Discover how to grow cucumbers for the most refreshing crop you’ll be enjoying all summer long
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Mid century modern homes – the ultimate design guide
Everything you need to know about mid century modern homes, inside and out
By Timothy Latterner •
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Planning a kitchen garden – from layouts to picking the best crops
Planning a kitchen garden takes some forethought but it's easy with this expert advice – whether yours is in raised beds, borders or a dedicated vegetable patch – you're guaranteed success
By Leigh Clapp •
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Designer Profile: Deirdre Dyson
Designing contemporary carpets and rugs for interior designers, architects and private clients around the world, Lady Deirdre Dyson brings the hand and eye of a trained fine artist to beautiful bespoke designs
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss •
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How to grow lemon from seed
Discover how to grow lemon from seed and you can fill your home, conservatory or garden room with beautiful lemon trees
By Holly Reaney •
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How to grow aubergines – including how to grow eggplants from seed
Aubergines – or eggplants – are easy to grow but they are hungry, thirsty, sun worshippers. Get the conditions right and you can prepare for a bumper harvest
By Karen Darlow •
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8 foods you shouldn't put in a blender
There are plenty of very obvious things you shouldn’t put in a blender, but here are a few that you may not have realised will do more harm than good…
By Linda Clayton •
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Pool area ideas — how to design a pool area
These pool area ideas will help you design a pool area that’s stylish as well as practical
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to get rid of carpenter bees
If carpenter bees are heading for your garden structures, tell them to buzz off. After all, let’s face it, no-one likes a borer
By Lola Houlton •
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How to grow onions
Find out how to grow onions from seed, sets and even other onions, in our complete guide
By Rachel Crow •
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How to grow blueberries – from cuttings or seed
Discover how to grow blueberries for the most delicious, space-efficient fruit that you can grow on your patio
By Melanie Griffiths •
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How to choose a rug – 20 expert tips
These expert tips will tell you how to choose a rug for every space, from living rooms to bedrooms
By Ruth Doherty •
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Designer Profile: Henriette von Stockhausen
With a passion for antique furniture and decorative design and a master’s degree from Sotheby’s institute, interior designer Henriette von Stockhausen is admired for creating homes resonant with character
By Kerryn Harper-Cuss •
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Tricia Guild on decorating with pattern: a masterclass
Tricia Guild, OBE, Founder & Creative Director of Designers Guild exclusively reveals her expert tips on decorating with pattern
By Tricia Guild •
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How to grow watermelon
Find out how to grow watermelon and pick your own juicy watermelon this summer
By Holly Reaney •
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How to grow a pineapple
Grow your own pineapple at home from a store-bought fruit –it’s fun, decorative and tasty
By Karen Darlow •
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How to get rid of snails – wave goodbye to these greedy plant-eaters
Snails can inflict a lot of damage in the garden. We’ve rounded up the advice you need to keep borders snail-free
By Lola Houlton •
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How to grow ranunculus
Discover how to grow ranunculus - 'the rose of the spring' which will bring colorful, frilly blooms to your garden
By Pippa Blenkinsop •
