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The 14 little mistakes that make your yard look messy

The 14 little mistakes that make your yard look messy

Avoid these errors that make your outdoor spaces look unkempt.
Prep your garden for spring

Prep your garden for spring

Do the legwork at the tail end of winter and your garden will zoom ahead in spring.
Planting in tricky areas

Planting in tricky areas

Don’t despair when it comes to awkward garden spots – there’s a solution for every problem
10 expert gardening tips for beginners

10 expert gardening tips for beginners

Love to garden? These tips will help you be faster, cleaner and more efficient.
24 genius gardening hacks you’ll be glad you know

23 genius gardening hacks you’ll be glad you know

This collection of helpful landscaping hints will give you effective new techniques to get the beautiful garden and backyard you’ve always wanted.
19 things your landscaper won’t tell you

19 things your landscaper won’t tell you

Add as much as 15% to your home's value with these expert landscaping tips.
Things you need to know about composting in 2020

Things you need to know about composting in 2020

Here's your complete guide to free, easy waste disposal. It's good for the earth, too!
11 secrets garden centres won’t tell you

11 secrets garden centres won’t tell you

You can grow beautiful, healthy plants by using these common, inexpensive household items when you garden.
10 secrets to create a lovely yard, according to landscape architects

10 secrets to create a lovely yard according to landscape architects

Surprising tips from architects, landscapers, designers and more experts to create a soothing getaway right outside your front door.
10 must-read insider tips to save you money on gardening

10 must-read insider tips to save you money on gardening

Whether you buy materials from a farmer’s market, local farmers or chain hardware stores, here’s everything you need to know to get your garden growing on a budget.
32 cheapskate handy hints for the outdoors

32 cheapskate handy hints for the outdoors

Save those milk jugs, soft drink cans and pool noodles you thought were useless – and give them a new life outdoors with these genius ideas.
10 things you didn’t know you could compost

10 things you didn’t know you could compost

You may be surprised to learn some of the things you can add to your compost bin.
How to help your indoor garden thrive

How to help your indoor garden thrive

Follow these simple tips and your plants should flourish.
31 yard tool hacks that’ll make your life easier

31 yard tool hacks that’ll make your life easier

These simple and smart updates to everyday yard tools will make your outdoor chores a heck of a lot easier this season.
24 tips for planning the perfect garden

24 tips for planning the perfect garden

Plan before you plant, for a landscape that will endure for years to come without costly and time-consuming alterations or additions.
7 plants to grow and spice up your home cooking

7 plants to grow and spice up your home cooking

Plant your own herbs and spices and add a personal zing to your cooking.
Soil biodiversity and why it’s important

Soil biodiversity and why it’s important

The love of nature is something instinctive to us all and there is nothing more uplifting than to be out walking among the biodiversity in a national park enjoying the wildflowers, birds and ...
Get your kids involved in the war on waste!

Get your kids involved in the war on waste!

Food waste is a global challenge that has economic, social and environmental impacts.
5 Ways To Enrich Garden Soil

5 Ways To Enrich Garden Soil

Follow these tips for healthier garden soil
Decorative Plant Frame

Decorative Plant Frame

Create a simple decorative outdoor feature with an old tin, a leafy herb and a distressed picture frame.
DIY Hanging Garden

DIY Hanging Garden

Hanging baskets green up a pergola or patio fast, but for a lush effect in front of a wall or fence, planters work better.
DIY Rhubarb Pavers

DIY Rhubarb Pavers

Create leaf-shaped garden pavers in just a day and use them to lay a stepping stone path in the lawn.

The portable garden shelf that has your back

A portable shelf designed to fit over the lip of your wheelie bin is the next big thing in gardening due to it’s practicality, versatility and ease of use.
How to Winterfy Your Garden in Time for Spring

How to Winterfy Your Garden in Time for Spring

Some gardeners use cold weather as the perfect excuse to take a well-earned break from their garden. But not horticulturist, garden writer and TV presenter Melissa King. She says there’s little ...
10 Essential Winter Garden Jobs

10 Essential Winter Garden Jobs

Do a bit of hard work in the garden this month to tackle any problems and prepare for the growing season
Tumbleweed

The Silver Bullet In Composting And Waste Recycling

Composting garden and kitchen waste has long been the silver bullet in scrap and waste recycling and Tumbleweed’s environmentally-friendly 220L Gedye Bin does the job with serious environmental ...
A Guide To Lawn Edgers

A Guide To Lawn Edgers

Keep lawn edges looking sharp with this essential power tool
Create a lush tropical outdoor space with shade-loving plants. Image: Getty Images

What To Plant In A Shady Garden

Create a lush tropical outdoor space with shade-loving plants.
Readers' Best Gardening Tips

Readers' Best Gardening Tips

Handyman readers get together to share their best gardening tips.
All About Earthworms

All About Earthworms

Earthworm species number in their thousands and, as unappealing as they may be to some, they are a necessary part of the soil and play a vital role in the health of plants.
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