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I’ve discovered the best way to keep your houseplants alive while you’re away — and it’s from IKEA
By Camilla Sharman Published
This one IKEA essential is the secret to vacation-proof your houseplants.

The vanilla water home hack everyone is talking about — does it actually work?
By Camilla Sharman Last updated
I tried spraying vanilla water at my front entrance to mask odors — here’s what happened.

August is the best month to prune lavender — but avoid making this one mistake
By Camilla Sharman Published
Gardeners urged to prune lavender in August (but don’t make this big mistake).

Stop buying expensive fertilizer — achieve a lush, green lawn with this cheap household staple
By Camilla Sharman Published
There's a cheap bathroom product that's also your shortcut to a lush, green lawn

Say goodbye to kitchen trash flies — the one kitchen staple that stops them in their tracks
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop kitchen trash flies before they start with a culinary favorite they detest.

The US government just banned almost all robot vacuums — here's why (Update: companies respond)
By Grace Dean Last updated
The US government has announced a ban on "advanced robotic devices" entering the US. That means robot vacuums, robot lawnmowers and delivery robots on the ground are all under threat.

Forget fertilizer — pasta water could be the secret to giving your tomato plants a boost. Here’s why
By Cynthia Lawrence Published
Pasta water for tomatoes? Why this leftover ingredient is a great boost for your plants this summer.

Homeowners urged to mosquito-proof their yards this summer with one simple garden lighting trick
By Camilla Sharman Published
Stop mosquitoes from ruining your summer — use this one garden trick to reclaim your patio.
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