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Say goodbye to weeds: the 39-cent weed killer alternative hiding in your laundry cupboard

By Annie Collyer Published

A genius hack to kill and prevent weed growth, I can't believe I haven't tried this before on my untamed patio.

Gardening
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Want to attract hummingbirds to your yard? It turns out there's a sweet spot for hanging your feeder

By Grace Dean Published

An easy setup for maximum visits

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Rusty garden bench
Forget ketchup — this pantry staple is the secret to removing rust from garden furniture

By Annie Collyer Published

Stop throwing out rusty garden furniture: Bring it back to life with treacle.

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summer garden
Vacation-proof your yard this August: 4 garden hacks to save your plants while you’re away

By Annie Collyer Published

Going away this August? Avoid these 4 gardening blunders ruining your plants.

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Roses to cut from garden
Don't let bugs hitch a ride — how to safely bring fresh flowers indoors

By Grace Dean Published

Cutting fresh flowers from your garden to bring indoors is a lovely task, but not if you're not doing it quite right. Here's 5 top tips for a seamless transfer from garden to vase.

Gardening
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How to climate-proof your garden: The plant swaps I'll be making for next summer

By Camilla Sharman Published

Adapt your garden to our changing climate wth plant swaps that can beat the heat.

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Tomato plants
Are your tomatoes in crisis? Here's how baking soda and vinegar can save your crop

By Kaycee Hill Published

When my tomato crop started failing, I skipped the test kit. Here's how two kitchen staples can reveal hidden soil pH issues.

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Fresh green weed sprouted in dry yellow grass
Can you remove stubborn lawn weeds during a heatwave without ruining grass? A lawn care expert reveals all

By Camilla Sharman Published

I’m a garden writer and struggling with how to tackle my parched lawn that’s full of weeds. I asked a lawn care expert what to do.

Lawn Care
English lavender Hidcote Blue
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).

Gardening
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Here’s why gardeners are putting a bar of soap by tomato plants this summer (yes, really)

By Cynthia Lawrence Published

Why are gardeners putting a bar of soap by their tomato plants? It’s not as strange as it sounds.

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