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Should you fertilise roses? Everything you need to know about boosting blooms

Our expert guide to fertilising roses teaches you exactly when and how to feed your flowers for the best possible results

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Lawn care calendar – the tasks you should be doing each month to guarantee healthy grass all year round

Our expert-approved, month-by-month guide

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How to care for a lawn in shade – expert tips for lush green grass in a shady garden

Shady garden? No problem! You can still have the lawn of your dreams with just a few tweaks...

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This is what professional florists do to perk up droopy cut flowers

Florists share a trade secret about reviving stems not looking their best

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What to plant in April – the flowers, fruit and vegetables experts recommend sowing this month

Your April planting guide

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5 ways to use tea bags in the garden to protect your plants and help them grow

Hold off before you discard the tea bags from your morning cuppa – they can do wonders for your garden

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How to grow perfect roses – the founder of Grace Rose Farm shares her 5 secrets to beautiful blooms

If you want to learn how to grow roses like a pro (and perfect roses at that), look this way...

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What’s a rain garden? The garden style that you’ll never need to water

The ultimate rainscaping idea to recreate in your garden

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6 crafty ways to use old clothes in the garden – and give your old wardrobe a new lease of life

Don't throw them away just yet

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How to prune bay trees - 5 quick and easy steps to cut back bushes and topiaries

It’s time to whip out those secateurs…

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6 March lawn care tips that will give your grass a strong start to the year – and result in your greenest garden yet

These jobs will restore a winter-worn lawn

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Flower bed ideas – 10 ways to create your best displays yet

Design tips, plant recommendations and more

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How to grow and care for blueberries so you never have to buy an overpriced supermarket punnet again

How to grow blueberries for a thriving, healthy plant bursting with fruit

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How to revive your lawn after winter - a foolproof 7-step plan to bring your lawn back to life

Give your lawn the TLC it deserves

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How to sow seeds successfully every time – an expert guide to sowing seeds indoors and outdoors

Ever wondered how to start seeds for beginners? You've come to the right place...

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Martin Lewis reveals the easy error that could prevent you from getting a mortgage

Make sure to check this if you’re attempting to get onto the property ladder!

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Monty Don says the trick to a stunning garden is to prune hedges now – what you need to know

Monty explains why pruning hedges in January will make for a more vigorously growing garden come spring – and which hedge varieties are best pruned now

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The best way to recycle your real Christmas tree at home – your garden will thank you for it

Mulching is one of the top January garden jobs – and you can recycle your real Christmas tree for it

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How to hang a heavy mirror safely and securely – here’s everything the experts want you to know

The tips and tricks of how to hang a heavy mirror like a pro

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When to scarify a lawn for thick, healthy grass – now's your final chance before next year

This is when you should – and shouldn't – be scheduling in the task

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How to plant bare root trees – the cheaper and easier alternative to potted trees

Now’s the time so better get to it

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How to clean a wooden cutting board – clean and refresh a tired board with 4 kitchen cupboard essentials

Is your wooden cutting board looking a little dull? Bring it back to its former glory with these common household items

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How to plant a magnolia tree –⁠ it could earn you almost £9000!

The stunning magnolia is the perfect tree to plant this November. Here's why...

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Monty Don says leave your grass long this winter – and experts say it could be the key to a healthier lawn next year

If you're looking for permission to pack your lawn mower away for the winter, here it is...

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