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8 jobs to do in the garden in July as temperatures soar for another heatwave– the best ways to keep your space healthy and productive

For a healthy, productive space

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5 trending colour combinations to use in a garden to make it look effortlessly stylish this summer

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Wimbledon gardeners use this ingenious buy to achieve lush green lawns – you can snap it up for under £20 at Amazon

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Why your sofa might look different after a heatwave, and what you can do to protect it during the rest of summer – according to the experts

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6 July lawn care tips that will keep your grass lush, green and thriving in hot, dry weather

Even in hot, dry weather!

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5 ways experts are heatproofing their gardens for the July heatwave – tricks to steal to help your garden survive the high temperatures

As hot summers become the new normal, here's how you can help your garden withstand extreme heat

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6 kitchen cleaning jobs to complete before the July heatwave – you’ll be thanking yourself for doing these easy tasks when the heat hits

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How to keep a kitchen cool without an AC or fan – 5 clever tips to banish heat from a cooking space this summer

This is the only expert advice you need this summer

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What to do with tomato plants in July – the 5 things I’m doing this month to encourage a bumper crop

Extra toms? Yes, please!

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I saved over £500 by reupholstering my dream footstool myself - here's how I used secondhand finds to make it happen

A professionally upholstered footstool can set you back hundreds, but I made mine for around £100

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‘Window stacking’ is the method experts recommend to keep your home cool in the July heatwave – this is how to do it in your home

This is how to prep and heat-proof your home for the impending rise in temperatures

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6 key ingredients every stylish Scandi bathroom needs to create a serene and spa-like scheme

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I asked three pro organisers how they create order in small homes with limited storage – they all agreed that this one thing is a game-changer

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I’ve used this electric mop over 100 times, and this is how I honestly feel about it eight months after my first review

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Experts reveal the best places to put air conditioning in a house – and the spots to avoid to get the most out of your investment

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Why I'd never choose a south-facing kitchen as a Kitchen Editor – the alternative orientations that will deliver a sunny, but cool cooking space

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Your small potted plants won't survive a hot summer if you use the wrong soil – this is the mix experts recommend

A healthy foundation is *everything*

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4 ways to shade plants during hot weather without moving them, according to garden experts – say goodbye to faded flowers and yellow leaves

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