Gardening expert details natural ways to deal with slugs Slugs and snails can cause widespread damage to garden plants and flowers. They can often be…
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‘Best’ times of year to prune lavender to ‘encourage growth’
Gardening tips: Expert on how to grow lavender at home Lavender plants are popular but many people don’t realise they need to be pruned regularly…
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Garden expert’s ‘key considerations’ when looking after houseplants
Houseplants: RHS advises on watering techniques Adam Pawson, marketing director at the UK’s leading door and window provider, Safestyle, said: “You’ll want to bear in…
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Nine ‘criminal plants’ to check your garden for or risk a hefty fine
Many, mainly non-native plants are considered invasive by the Weeds Act 1959. Some are more common than others, for example, Japanese knotweed or giant hogweed…
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Items to ‘never’ compost as they’ll ‘invite pests to poo in gardens’
Many items that are thought to be common in compost piles can slow the decomposition process down, while others attract rodents and unwanted pests. Plus,…
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The ‘best’ technique and time to harvest rhubarb for ‘maximum flavour’
Rhubarb is a great perennial crop to grow in the garden – it will thrive in a sunny location, with moist yet well-drained soil. These are generally…
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‘Attractive’ garden feature which could decrease your home’s value
Research by eXp UK, the network of personal estate agents, has found that 87 percent of people looking to buy a home would avoid one…
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When to plant tomatoes outside to avoid ‘disaster’
Alan Titchmarsh gives advice on how to plant tomatoes Tomatoes can be grown with ease and have a high yield, making them ideal for new…
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Gardener’s genius method for protecting plants from weeds
A gardener has gone viral on the internet for detailing the “most effective” method that will get rid of weeds and make your garden soil…
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Vegetables and flowers to plant in April – gardening jobs to do now
Alan Titchmarsh shares tip for growing vegetables April is the perfect time to add plants, flowers and crops to the garden in preparation for the summer…
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DIYer transforms ‘tired’ patio following YouTube videos
Ben Rogers, 33, from Peterborough, recently transformed his “tired” patio which was breaking up and overgrown with moss. He wanted to transform it into a…
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‘Perfect time’ to prune hydrangeas in spring for a thriving plant
Alan Titchmarsh shows off his hydrangeas Hydrangeas are the perfect plant for a British cottage garden with their pastel colours and intricate flowers. The popular…
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Household items that can transform your garden from just 99p
Diarmuid Gavin advises people to 'make your own compost' There’s nothing like getting out in the garden to plant fresh flowers, sow seeds and tidy…
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Five common gardening mistakes that could ‘harm’ your plants
Garden expert shows off her stunning spring garden Having both a front and back garden to care for requires lots of maintenance which can be…
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‘I was reported by my neighbours for not mowing my front lawn’
Having neighbours can be tricky, especially when it comes to things like fences and overgrown trees or even parking situations. With spring in full force…
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‘Ideal time’ to prune lavender plants for ‘maximum flowering’
Gardening tips: Expert on how to grow lavender at home Lavenders are popular, low-maintenance plants that smell incredible and produce beautiful, purple flowers. The plants…
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‘My neighbours let themselves into my garden and use my outdoor tap’
The lady and her husband “recently moved into a groundfloor maisonette” which came with a garden. She explained how the “previous tenant was quite friendly…
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Prune roses and hydrangeas now to ‘encourage new growth’
B&Q shares how to prune roses in spring Spring is the perfect time to start pruning plants that have been left to run wild during…
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Tane and Felicity over after she throws her ring back at him in Home and Away?
Felicity (Jacqui Purvis) has been behaving increasingly poorly since struggling with post-traumatic stress in the aftermath of the accident. Her drinking has reached worrying levels,…
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‘Right’ method for pruning roses encourages ‘healthy growth’
B&Q shares how to prune roses in spring Roses are one of the few plants that can’t be over-pruned which means it’s an easy job…
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‘Kill driveway weeds’ with gardener’s quick 65p natural method
Gardening tips: Four homemade hacks to kill garden weeds The amount of time it takes to rid driveway weeds varies based on the weed removal…
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‘Vital ingredient’ to achieve ‘healthy’ lawns and ‘avoid causing harm’
Whether gardeners enjoy spending time outdoors or entertaining guests, they’ll want to make sure their grass is green and healthy this summer. While maintaining grass…
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Monty Don shares how to keep slugs and snails away from plants
Gardening expert details natural ways to deal with slugs Slugs and snails can cause havoc in the garden, especially during the spring and summer months,…
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Terminally ill Home and Away star updates on cancer fight
Actor Johnny Ruffo has recently given fans an update on his progress as he undergoes more hospital visits following his terminal cancer diagnosis. The former Home…
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Gardeners share how to make ‘magic homemade spray’ to remove weeds
Envirobond: How to remove weeds from your Paving stone joints Patios and paving are sometimes deliberately planted with thymes or other low-growing plants to add…
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‘Biggest’ flower mistakes that could ‘chop a week off your bouquet’
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Gardening pro shares best method to ensure ‘plump and juicy’ tomatoes
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Cash and Tex in violent showdown after criminal escape in Home and Away
Cash (Nicholas Cartwright) has been onto the bikies since the tragedy on Felicity’s (Jacqui Purvis) wedding day alerted him to the fact that the gang…
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When to ‘avoid’ mowing lawns in spring or risk ‘suffocating’ grass
David Domoney urges gardeners to clear leaves from their lawns We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve…
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‘Crucial’ composting ratio to follow or ‘you’ll end up with mush’
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