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Why People Hang Wine Corks on a Lemon Tree
Harriet M. Ashford
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Lemon trees often earn a place in back gardens, on balconies and in small home orchards, and many people are...
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Burying Eggshell in a Fern Pot: a Simple Trick to Enrich the Substrate
Harriet M. Ashford
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Burying eggshell in a fern pot is a straightforward way to reuse kitchen waste while gradually improving the potting mix....
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What Birds’ Morning Song Reveals About Your Garden and Nature
Harriet M. Ashford
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Pausing to listen to birds singing early in the morning, with the window slightly ajar, has a way of getting...
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How to Grow Lavender in Your Garden: Sun, Soil and Care
Harriet M. Ashford
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Growing a beautiful lavender plant has become a real ambition for many people who want to bring character and a...
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How to Clean a Patio with black soap, baking soda, white vinegar and a pressure washer
Harriet M. Ashford
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As spring arrives, plenty of homeowners step outside, glance at the patio and garden paths, and feel their motivation drop....
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Which fruit tree grows in a small backyard without damaging your paving?
Harriet M. Ashford
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Running a productive orchard takes far less day-to-day effort than many people assume. You can absolutely grow Mediterranean-climate species that...
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How to Remove Weeds Between Paving Stones Naturally
Harriet M. Ashford
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Weeds growing between paving stones are a common nuisance on footpaths, in gardens, and in outdoor leisure areas. Besides spoiling...
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Cape Jasmine: a Fragrant Climber for Indoors in a Supported Pot
Harriet M. Ashford
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The cape jasmine is a fragrant climber that turns a supported pot into an elegant focal point indoors. Its white,...
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Ladybirds in the Garden: What Their Presence Says About Aphids and Pest Control
Harriet M. Ashford
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Ladybirds rarely turn up by pure chance. Whether in the house or out in the garden, you’ll usually see them...
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How to transform your balcony spending just one real?
Harriet M. Ashford
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A remarkably low-cost approach lets you grow striking flowers that will have your neighbours talking about the results… Read more...
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Growing Basil in a Pot for the Kitchen
Harriet M. Ashford
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Having a fresh aromatic herb within reach in the kitchen often changes the whole rhythm of meal prep. Among the...
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Hanging Old CDs in the Garden to Protect Plants from Pests
Harriet M. Ashford
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In many households, old CDs and DVDs still turn up, forgotten in drawers. Rather than sending them straight to the...
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Walnut Shells on the Barbecue: Scenting the Embers for Gentle Smoke
Harriet M. Ashford
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Using walnut shells can give your barbecue an unexpected twist: they can scent the embers and produce a light, gentle...
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Hanging Plants to Keep a Balcony in Bloom for Most of the Year
Harriet M. Ashford
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Turning a balcony into a flower-filled space for most of the year is a popular option for anyone without a...
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The real secret to cleaning glass without any lint build-up
Harriet M. Ashford
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A straightforward blend that’s become a craze is said to lift marks quickly, leaving surfaces with that pleasant, hotel-like scent…...
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What do hummingbirds signal when they visit the back garden?
Harriet M. Ashford
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The regular appearance of small birds brings an instant feeling of calm and renewal to the home. Hearing the rapid...
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What is potato peel used for in the soil of plants?
Harriet M. Ashford
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A typical kitchen leftover hides a nutrient-rich secret that can change how well plants grow in small pots… Read more...
