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What to Plant in January — 5 Ideas That Will Thrive in Your Backyard Despite the Cold
January isn't a busy month for gardeners, but there's still plenty to plant if you want a flourishing outdoor space in time for spring
By Lilith Hudson Published
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6 Plants you Need to Prune in January for Flourishing Foliage This Spring — 'It's the Secret to a Happier Backyard!'
Perfect your pruning with these expert-approved tips
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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How to Stop Outdoor Spigots From Freezing — and Causing Bigger Problems for Your Home
Prevention is always better (and less expensive) than cure
By Jacky Parker Published
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6 Ways to Protect Plants From Frost – You Need This if a Cold Snap is Heading Your Way
Cut down on the risk of frost damage to your precious plants with these simple steps to protect them and all will be good in your garden
By Sarah Wilson Published
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The 5 Best Flowers to Sow in January for a Spectacular Backyard Through Spring and Summer
January might not feel like the best time for fruitful growth, but sow your seeds now and you'll reap the rewards
By Ottilie Blackhall Published
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9 Vegetables to Sow in January to Get You Back Into the Gardening Game
Start planting these vegetables today if you want a bumper crop next season
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This $10 Addition to Your Planters Could be the Answer to Healthier Outdoor Plants
For flourishing, longer-lasting planters in your container garden, this simple trick is a must
By Lilith Hudson Published
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These are the 8 Best Gardening Tricks We've Learned This Year That We'll Definitely be Taking into 2024
Knowing these insider tricks could mean the difference between flourishing flowers and bland backyard
By Lilith Hudson Published
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How do you Stop Gutters From Clogging? 4 Ways Experts Prevent It, to Avoid More Serious Problems
Simple ways to keep your home waterproof and well-maintained with advice on how to stop gutters from clogging
By Jacky Parker Published
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How to Keep 'Bully' Birds Away From Feeders - 6 Simple Ideas to Give Songbirds a Chance
Expert advice on dealing with food-raiding crows, magpies, blue-jays and other unwelcome avians
By Jacky Parker Published
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What to do With Ferns in Winter - How to Care for These Feathery Fronds Through the Coldest Season
Luscious and low-maintenance, follow these easy care tips from our expert for healthy ferns year round
By Jacky Parker Published
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This Gardening Hack is a Simple Yet Genius Way to Protect Your Plants from Frost - and It Uses Your Christmas Decor
Try this viral trick to ensure your vulnerable outdoor plants survive through the festive season
By Amy McArdle Published
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What Do I Need to Do With My Bird Bath in Winter? 4 Simple Things to Help Your Garden's Feathered Friends
According to experts, these small tasks may help birds survive the colder months
By Jacky Parker Published
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How can I make my backyard look more Christmassy? 9 ways to spread the holiday cheer outside your home
From twinkling lights and festive foliage to decorative touches, sprinkle seasonal magic outdoors with these ideas
By Jacky Parker Published
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'Do them before it's too late!' - 10 backyard tasks to complete before the first ground frost
For a flourishing backyard come spring, make sure you complete these ten tasks before extreme weather sets in
By Lilith Hudson Published
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5 things people with cozy winter backyards have in them - ideas to copy for a more useable outdoor space
From foliage to furniture, create an outdoor oasis you can enjoy throughout the year
By Jacky Parker Published
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‘Leave them untouched!’ – 3 reasons why you shouldn't clear up dead leaves in your backyard this fall
While a fall cleanup is a good habit to have, dead leaves can have some great benefits for your backyard
By Raluca Racasan Published
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When should I prune my crepe myrtle? Experts explain when to trim your tree for beautiful blooms next year
If you're wondering when you should prune your crepe myrtle, experts urge you to hold off for now
By Raluca Racasan Published
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5 things you can use to cover outdoor plants to protect them from frost - they're ideas that gardeners swear by
With cold weather approaching, some outdoor plants will need extra protection through winter - here's what to use
By Raluca Racasan Published
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‘They’re a disaster!’ – 3 bathroom organizers that professionals urge you not to buy
While all bathroom organizing products may seem like great buys, some really aren't worth the hype
By Raluca Racasan Published
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5 plants that actually thrive during fall – gorgeous flowers to plant now that will keep your garden colorful
There are plenty of brilliantly colored flowers that will continue to bloom right up to the first frost - and the good news is you can plant them now
By Sarah Wilson Published
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5 pests that could take over your backyard this fall and how to keep them at bay
Take back control of your backyard this season by keeping these critters away
By Amy McArdle Published
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5 easy things to do now to make your backyard look amazing when winter arrives
These expert tips will keep your backyard looking brilliant, even during the dark and dreary months ahead
By Raluca Racasan Published
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This genius gardening hack is the easiest way to plant carrot seeds so that they're neatly spaced
All you need is some corn starch to help you plant a perfect row of carrot seeds
By Lilith Hudson Published
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10 easy design tweaks for your backyard to make now so it's ready for spending time in this fall
These expert tips will ensure your outdoor space is a chic fall-ready retreat
By Ruth Doherty Published
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This low-effort vegetable gardening method is a genius way to grow crops in a small backyard
This space-saving approach to planting is the best way to grow a no-dig vegetable garden - and it saves on time, too
By Lilith Hudson Published
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The best cold plunge tubs – buys for every budget to bring cold therapy to your backyard
Cold plunge tubs come is all sorts of shapes and sizes, and we've found the best starting from just $100
By Amy McArdle Published
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When to deadhead perennials and annuals – the trick to encourage new spring blooms for next year
Deadheading your blooms will keep your plant looking its best and producing more flowers, but experts urge you not to prune them all...
By Lilith Hudson Published
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This tiled outdoor "kitchen island" was designed to blend in, but it's the stand-out of this Californian backyard
With materials that echo it's natural surroundings, these designers created a centerpiece for this Los Angeles' homes outdoor space
By Oonagh Turner Published