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Growing Morels with Wood Ash and Apple Pomace in Your Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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An unremarkable kitchen leftover could now change that. Every year, mushroom enthusiasts head into the woods and return without the...
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North-Facing Balcony: What Really Grows in the Shade
Gareth Whitfield
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Rain lashes sideways against the windowpane as you look out at a balcony that resembles a storage cupboard more than...
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Nut Shells: Clever Uses for the Garden, Home and Decoration
Gareth Whitfield
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They offer a wealth of uses in the garden, around the home and for decoration. Anyone who regularly cracks walnuts...
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Coffee Grounds for the Lawn: A Natural Alternative to Chemical Fertiliser
Gareth Whitfield
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After winter, a look at the lawn in spring often reveals brown patches, sparse blades and bare areas. Chemical lawn...
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Why You Should Leave a Tree Stump in Your Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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In many gardens, a grey tree stump protrudes from the lawn, a reminder of the felled tree that interrupts the...
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Bougainvillea not flowering: the watering mistake behind the green monster
Gareth Whitfield
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The plant looks healthy, shoots upwards at speed and its pot is always well watered. Yet it stubbornly stays green....
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Gardening in March: 5 Jobs You Should Avoid
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners spend the whole winter waiting for the first mild days. As soon as the sun appears, they...
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Washing Powder as a Weedkiller for Gravel Paths
Gareth Whitfield
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Weeds are shooting up through the gravel, your back aches from weeding, and you do not want to use chemicals...
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When Should You Trim a Hedge? Protecting Birds and Wildlife
Gareth Whitfield
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Many amateur gardeners face the same question in March: can the hedge still be trimmed now, or could it harm...
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Clean Your Patio With Soft Soap After Winter
Gareth Whitfield
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After winter, a favourite outdoor spot can look more like a neglected driveway than a comfortable place to unwind. Before...
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Tulip Needle Trick: Keep Vase Tulips Upright for Longer
Gareth Whitfield
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A simple needle trick is said to solve the problem within seconds. This was put to the test in a...
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Black spots on Photinia: the natural remedy before spring
Gareth Whitfield
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During winter in particular, the red new growth of Photinia brings colour to otherwise bleak gardens. It is therefore all...
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Keter Eden 2 in 1 Bench Storage review
Gareth Whitfield
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The Keter Eden 2 in 1 Bench Storage is designed to tackle two common outdoor issues at once: a lack...
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Plant Nasturtiums from March: A Colourful Shield for Your Vegetable Bed
Gareth Whitfield
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Between tomatoes, beans and courgettes lies an almost forgotten aid from your grandmother’s era: a brightly flowering plant that was...
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How to Wash Asparagus Thoroughly: The Professional Method
Gareth Whitfield
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Bundles of white, green and purple spears are once again piled high at market stalls. They look fresh, smell of...
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Garden Hose: The Hidden Snake Haven in Your Garden
Gareth Whitfield
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With the first mild days of spring, many amateur gardeners take their tools out of the shed, clear their beds...
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The toilet paper trick for repairing bare lawn patches
Gareth Whitfield
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Many garden owners will recognise the sight: rather than a dense green lawn, spring reveals a patchy carpet of soil,...
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Freesias: the simple fragrance solution for balconies and terraces
Gareth Whitfield
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Many people dream of this, but in practice they are often left with a random collection of pots that takes...
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Japanese Maples: The Crucial March Step for Healthy Growth
Gareth Whitfield
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The leaf edges are scorching, fresh shoots fail to appear and, despite regular watering, the tree looks weary: this is...
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Matchsticks Against Fungus Gnats: A Simple Houseplant Trick
Gareth Whitfield
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In autumn and winter especially, when houseplants are moved closer to windows and often receive too much water, they tend...
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Washing-up Liquid and Vinegar for Weeds: A Kitchen Product Helps Without Chopping
Gareth Whitfield
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A kitchen product can help – with no chopping required. For years, many amateur gardeners have instinctively reached for the...
