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How Vinegar Cleans a Slippery Patio in an Hour
Harriet M. Ashford
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As soon as spring arrives, many homeowners and tenants notice the same thing: the favourite outdoor spot is covered in...
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15 Perennials to Transform Your Garden This Spring
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many home gardeners find themselves staring at brown beds and bare patches in spring, unsure where to begin. Instead of...
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Abandoned Norfolk farmland becomes a thriving wildflower meadow without seeding
Harriet M. Ashford
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A piece of arable land that has been left alone for more than a decade has, almost unnoticed, developed into...
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The Hidden Secret to Dense and Fragrant Basil in Pots
Harriet M. Ashford
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Basil is one of the most-used herbs in cooking and, at the same time, one of the plants that causes...
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Aldi Garden Bright Solar Uplighter for £9.99: garden lighting without cables
Harriet M. Ashford
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If you like to spend longer outside in the garden in the evening, you quickly run into the same issue:...
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Cherry Tree Barely Fruiting: Remove Water Shoots and Prune for Light
Harriet M. Ashford
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Plenty of hobby gardeners will recognise this: the cherry tree looks robust and healthy, yet it produces little more than...
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Finding a joão-de-barro mud nest in your garden: what it means
Harriet M. Ashford
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Coming across a joão-de-barro mud nest on a roof, a wall or a tree in the garden is usually a...
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Used Tea Bags for Natural Fertiliser: Grow a Healthy Lemon Tree at Home
Harriet M. Ashford
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Growing a healthy lemon tree at home only takes a few straightforward habits that can make a surprisingly big difference...
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Flea Market Finds for the Garden: Vintage Ideas for Balcony, Terrace and Courtyard
Harriet M. Ashford
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More and more people are treating their home as a personal statement. Now the spotlight has shifted outdoors: balconies, terraces...
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How to Protect Your Organic Vegetable Garden from Slugs and Snails
Harriet M. Ashford
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Growing fresh vegetables at home is deeply rewarding, but unwanted visitors can wreck your beds after rainfall. Keeping leaves intact...
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Tecomaria ‘Cape Town Orange’: the compact flowering shrub for small gardens
Harriet M. Ashford
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Many amateur gardeners get fed up with small plots: a few perennials, a bit of seasonal planting, and by high...
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How to Create a Productive Home Orchard in the Back Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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Having a productive orchard at home is a goal for many people who want to enjoy fresh food picked straight...
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Easy Indoor Plants for Beginners: Pothos, ZZ Plant and Snake Plant
Harriet M. Ashford
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Setting up a little green corner at home often leaves beginners unsure which species to start with. The good news...
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How Ladybirds Support Biological Control in Your Home Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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Spotting tiny, brightly coloured insects in your balcony pots or among flowering beds can bring a real sense of closeness...
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Spring trick: turn a kitchen sponge into a water store for pots and balcony boxes
Harriet M. Ashford
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As the gardening season gets going, beds, pots and balcony boxes can quickly be pushed to their limits: young roots,...
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Ant tree (Triplaris americana): a low-maintenance choice for urban areas and home gardens
Harriet M. Ashford
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Among the most sought-after ornamental species, one in particular often tops the list for anyone wanting a fuss-free tree: the...
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How to Grow Lavender and Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Scented Retreat
Harriet M. Ashford
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Turning your outdoor area into a scented retreat becomes a genuinely rewarding project when you grow lavender with patience, care...
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Low-maintenance French garden with durable perennial flowers
Harriet M. Ashford
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Having a flower-filled back garden without exhausting upkeep is the big ambition for anyone with a hectic routine these days....
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Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) for a scented balcony at dusk
Harriet M. Ashford
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Night-blooming jasmine is the right flower for anyone who wants to fragrance a balcony at the end of the day....
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Partial Shade: A Heatwave Survival Strategy for Your Garden
Harriet M. Ashford
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The first proper heatwave of the year arrived on a Tuesday. By 10 a.m., the roses in the front border...
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Plants That Attract Ants in the Garden: Why They Keep Coming Back
Harriet M. Ashford
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People scatter powders, put up barriers, pour on specialist treatments - and still the ants return. The real trigger is...
