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What shops are closing this month? From B&M to the The Works, the full list of stores shutting this July

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9 plants that slugs love - and why sacrificing them could be the best way to keep these slimy invaders at bay

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The best evergreen plants for pots - ensure year-round colour in your garden with these smart choices

Plant the best evergreen plants for pots and you'll have year-round colour and interest –even in the darkest months of the year

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Best budget pop-up gazebos of 2024 to shelter from the elements wherever you go

From garden get-togethers to camping and festivals, these cost-effective shelters gives shade without breaking the bank

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Experts reveal 3 colours for a happier home – recommending these must-have 'happy paint colours'

Colour psychologists and interior designers say these are the most mood-lifting hues for a happier home

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7 things the experts want you to know before buying a gas BBQ

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What to plant in July – the best flowers, fruits and vegetables you should sow and grow this month, according to experts

There's still lots to sow this month

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How to grow peppers from seed to sweeten up your kitchen garden

Delicious and colourful, knowing how to grow peppers from seed will brighten up a south facing windowsill or vegetable patch for next to nothing

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How to fix a fence – expert-approved ways restore them to their former glory without spending a fortune

The ultimate guide to fixing your fence, from replacing rotten posts to swapping out arris rails

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12 landscaping mistakes and how to avoid them

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Kingfisher swoops for British Land CFO Bhavesh Mistry to replace Bernard Bot as finance chief

Boardroom refresh follows run of profit warnings

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6 garden corner shade ideas that will transform and brighten up even the darkest of areas

This is what garden experts want you to do with the neglected shaded corner of your outdoor space

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Can you grow pumpkins in a pot? Yes, but this is what you need to know, according to gardening pros

The expert-approved guide to growing pumpkins in pots – it's all about the planter!

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Ideal Home Garden Award winners 2024 – we celebrate the brands and products that are leading the way right now

Discover what wowed our expert judges this year

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3 ways to update picture frames for elevated displays of art and photos

Level up your gallery wall game

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Best pet strollers for pampered canine pals

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Best budget lawn mowers of 2024 to cut grass and cut costs

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Best artificial grass brush: tidy the turf for 2024

The tools designed to treat astroturf

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The bathroom wall panelling you should be adding, according to design pros

Your sanctuary deserves a little extra attention

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What’s the difference between downlights and spotlights? Experts reveal which is which and when to use them in your home

Downlights vs spotlights – have you been confusing them all along?

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Looking to get rid of your old cracked plastic plant pots? B&Q wants to take them off your hands

Hardware store B&Q is now offering valuable in-store recycling for your old plastic plant pots

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Embrace the pebbledash: Hollie Bowden's guide to giving your home an exterior makeover

My attempts to cultivate kerb appeal have been a revelation — now I’ve joined the residents’ association to encourage the neighbours

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Best easy-install door bolts, tried and tested 2024

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