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Natural pest control methods – 7 eco-friendly techniques that won't harm your garden
Nature can solve many of our pest problems for us, if we are patient enough
By Millie Hurst Published
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How to care for a hydrangea indoors – expert tips for these beautiful bloomers
Hydrangeas aren't just for backyards – here's how to keep them looking gorgeous in your home, too
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to make your own tomato fertilizer – for thriving plants and mouth-watering harvests
Go truly organic and make a DIY tomato fertilizer from plants or kitchen waste
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to repel June bugs from your yard – expert advice to protect your plants
June bugs are plant-eating beetles and can do significant damage to crops and flowers
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Why is my zucchini plant turning yellow? 4 common issues and how to fix them
Are your plants discolored? Diagnose and treat your ailing zucchini plants with our expert tips
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to care for a maidenhair fern – plant pros share top tips for these delicate beauties
Keep your maidenhair fern looking its best with this advice on watering, sunlight, pruning, and more
By Holly Crossley Published
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How to speed up composting – 7 expert methods to quickly break down your pile
Composting is a great way to use up organic waste and add nutrients to soil. Here's how you can speed up the process
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Invasive ground cover plants to avoid – 8 species to watch out for in your yard
You may admire their pretty foliage, but left unchecked these plants can smother your flowers and take over in the backyard
By Alison Jones Published
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How to propagate star jasmine – expert advice for successful cuttings
Learning how to propagate star jasmine by taking cuttings is a cost-effective way to make more plants
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Best tick repellent plants – 5 plants that can steer these pests away from your yard
Protect your yard from these dangerous pests by choosing plants that naturally deter them
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How do pizza ovens work? Insight from the experts
I spoke to an expert food scientist about how pizza ovens work, to learn the science behind a perfect pizza
By Alex David Published
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How to grow tomatillos from seed to harvest – for a bumper crop of tart fruits
All you need to know for a great harvest of tomatillos, perfect for homemade salsas
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to repel Joro spiders from your yard – Expert methods to keep these creepy crawlies away
These scary-looking spiders are increasingly cropping up across US gardens. Here's how you can keep them at bay
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to grow bigger onions – 5 tips from a professional kitchen gardener
It is important to think about which onions you grow and how you grow them
By Drew Swainston Published
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When and how to fertilize lilacs – for healthy flowering shrubs
Fertilizing lilac shrubs at the wrong time or with the wrong product can do more harm than good
By Thomas Rutter Published
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What else can you cook in a pizza oven? Tips and ideas from the experts
I spoke to pizza chefs about what else you can cook in a pizza oven
By Alex David Published
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How to fertilize hibiscus – plus expert tips on when to do it for abundant blooms
Feed this tropical plant for a display of spectacular blooms that will wow in your backyard
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Experts reveal the best temperature for cooking pizza – for a perfect al fresco dinner
This the best temperature for cooking pizza according to expert chefs and pizzaiolos. These exerts gave me a foolproof method
By Alex David Published
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This coffee ground trick has kept my houseplants healthy for years
Re-using my old coffee grounds limits waste and plays a key part in my plant care routine
By Megan Slack Last updated
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How to grow popcorn successfully – and enjoy a homegrown healthy snack
Expert tips for sowing, planting, and growing popcorn so you can get a fantastic harvest of kernels to pop
By Drew Swainston Published
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How to garden on a south-facing balcony – 3 ways to create a container garden for direct sun
Gardening on a balcony can seem daunting, but experts share their tips for making the most of an urban space that gets lots of sunshine
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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How to grow petunias in pots – expert tips for a spectacular container display
Create a container garden bursting with color by growing these long-lasting blooms
By Tenielle Jordison Published
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Why is my bougainvillea not flowering? Expert advice to revive your plant
If your bougainvillea appears woody and low on flowers, fear not - there are ways to revive your plant and improve blooming
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Is it too late to prune forsythia? Advice from a professional gardener on caring for these flowering shrubs
Forsythia flowering will be greatly reduced next year if stems are cut too late in the season
By Thomas Rutter Published
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Do gardenias like coffee grounds? Experts weigh in on this all-natural plant fertilizer
Coffee grounds have the potential to boost gardenia growth, but take care to apply it in the right way
By Teresa Conway Last updated
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What is the best direction to mow a lawn? Discover why varying it up is crucial to healthy grass
Experts explain the benefits of mowing your lawn in different directions, plus give tips for the best mowing patterns
By Drew Swainston Published
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Is it better to buy or rent a pool vacuum? Advice from the experts
I spoke to a pool expert about whether it's better to buy or rent a pool vacuum. This is all you need to know about the pros and cons
By Alex David Published
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How to double your dahlias – and get bumper blooms without buying any more plants
This simple flower growing trick will give you more dahlia flowers on every one of your plants
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to grow butternut squash successfully – from sowing seeds to harvesting fruits
Tips from a professional grower to help you have healthy plants and a great harvest of butternut squash
By Drew Swainston Published