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How to clean a grill without a brush – 6 expert-approved methods
Cleaning experts explain six ways to clean a grill without a brush for touch cleaning in a pinch
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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A rain barrel benefits your plants, the environment, and your wallet – here's how to make one
Add one of these eco-friendly features to your yard with this simple guide
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Choosing the perfect glazed door couldn’t be easier
How do you decide between the different types of glazed doors? IDSystems is here to give their expert advice
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Make your lawn more sustainable - and embrace its wellbeing benefits too
Give your lawn the love it deserves while at the same time caring for the environment
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to overseed a lawn – step-by-step guide to repairing damaged grass
Get your grass summer-ready with our expert tips
By Ruth Hayes • Last updated
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Onion growing problems – 8 common issues and expert tips for how to avoid them
If you wonder ‘why are my onions not growing?’ then it could be the result of one of these frequent problems
By Drew Swainston • Published
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How to get rid of thrips – quick and easy ways to deal with these plant pests
Expert methods that will save your indoor, greenhouse and garden plants from these interlopers
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Best plants for Japanese gardens – 10 elegant choices for this soothing backyard style
From beautiful trees and textural ground-cover plants to flowers that offer fragrance and fabulous color – these picks are perfectly suited to Japanese-inspired plots
By Louise Curley • Published
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When to transplant tomato seedlings – tips to get the timings right for potting up and planting out
Know when to pot up tomato seedlings to ensure you have strong and healthy plants
By Drew Swainston • Published
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How to kill weeds without harming your plants – keep flowers and shrubs safe with these expert tips
Smarten up your flower beds this spring with this advice
By Holly Crossley • Published
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Spring window box ideas – 8 looks for an instant front yard glow-up
The latest looks for spring window boxes are a breath of fresh air
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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How to use garden Feng Shui – the dos and don'ts for a relaxing retreat
Feng Shui practitioners explain how to reign Feng Shui outdoors with these garden Feng Shui tips
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Lasagna gardening – an expert guide to this no-dig method for compost-rich beds
Lasagna gardening can repurpose both garden and kitchen waste to create a growing environment your plants will love
By Drew Swainston • Published
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DIY greenhouse ideas – 10 budget-friendly ways to add one to your yard
From simple designs made from recycled materials to DIY kits, it's easy to protect your plants without blowing the budget
By Beth Murton • Published
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Spring flowers for pots – 10 pretty options for seasonal containers
Bring your spring pots to life with these colorful planting choices
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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‘Your garage is not a landfill’: 11 things experts say to remove from yours right now
Decluttering experts share items to get rid of from your garage
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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5 expert-approved backyard cleaning tips – to get your space ready for spring
Get your plot looking picture-perfect again
By Holly Crossley • Published
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15 weeding mistakes our expert says will make your flowerbed invasion so much worse
Lucy Chamberlain, gardening expert, explains the weeding mistakes that gardeners make which can make your problem worse, not better
By Lucy Searle • Published
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How do I stop birds eating grass seed and wrecking my new lawn? Experts solve the dilemma
There are a few simple solutions that can stop them
By Sarah Wilson • Published
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When to fertilize garlic – expert tips for how to feed crops
You can make a successful start by feeding the crop prior to planting
By Drew Swainston • Published
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How and when to fertilize hydrangeas – for top-performing shrubs
Give these plants a feed when they need it and you'll be rewarded with strong growth and plenty of blooms
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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How to propagate a monstera – 5 easy steps to follow
Take cuttings from your Swiss cheese plant and grow new plants for free
By Madison Moulton • Published
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How to remove moss on a roof – expert techniques that work and the internet hacks to ignore
It's unsightly and can damage tiles, so how to remove moss on a roof safely? Our experts reveal tried and tested methods
By Lucy Searle • Published
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How to clean gutters from the roof – experts advise how to perform this task safely
Experts explain how to clean gutters from the roof safely for free draining water
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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How to get rid of moss on a patio – experts reveal their quick and easy methods
From chemical removal to eco-friendly practices, there are many ways to remove moss from a patio; our experts discuss the best, proven methods
By Lucy Searle • Last updated
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Should you seed or fertilize first in spring? Expert advice for luscious lawns
Which order is best? Get it right with these tips
By Holly Crossley • Last updated
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5 lawn care mistakes to avoid – as revealed by the experts
These common errors can quickly damage a lawn
By Holly Crossley • Published
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What is vermiculite? Our experts advise on how to use it in spring to boost your plants
Knowledgeable gardeners add vermiculite to soil – but what is it, what does it do, and how does it work best? Discover here
By Lucy Searle • Published
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What can I use instead of peat moss? Experts explain the pitfalls and upsides of these 5 alternatives
If you're looking for peat moss alternatives, there are no perfect swaps – but these are a more sustainable choice
By Lucy Searle • Published
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