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How to mow a checkerboard pattern in your lawn this summer — and impress the neighbors
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Gardening expert reveals how to do checkerboard patterns in your lawn to spruce up your backyard this summer.

Is the heatwave turning your grass brown? An expert recommends watering your lawn the ‘Wimbledon way’
By Camilla Sharman Published
The ‘Wimbledon’ groundskeeper trick that keeps lawns lush in a heatwave.

I tried this zero-waste gardening hack to help my tomato plants thrive — and all I needed was a common kitchen scrap
By Grace Dean Published
I'm always on the hunt for garden hacks and it turns out there's one common kitchen scrap I should've been using to help my tomatoes grow.

Stop your compost smelling bad this summer — just do these 3 easy things
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Is your backyard smelly? Your compost bin could be the culprit. Here’s how to stop your compost from smelling bad in the summer.

5 ways to use baking soda in your yard — and an extra tip on how to sweeten tomatoes
By Camilla Sharman Published
Why you should keep a box of baking soda in your shed: 5 gardening hacks to try.

Gardeners urged not to make this mistake with their grass clippings: Here’s why you shouldn’t throw them away
By Camilla Sharman Published
Don’t ditch your grass clippings — they are golden fodder for your lawn.

Why do I have yellow patches in my lawn? Gardening experts share their top tips on how to fix it
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Do you have unsightly yellow patches ruining your grass? Gardeners reveal the possible reasons why and how to fix it.

I've been using this surprising bathroom item to keep slugs and snails out of my garden — and it’s not coffee grounds
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop using coffee grounds and beer: Why this bathroom staple is a better slug and snail deterrent.
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