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Gardening Tips & Ideas

9 things master gardeners wouldn’t do in their gardens
Gardening Tips & Ideas

9 things master gardeners wouldn’t do in their gardens

We asked master gardeners for advice to help the rest of us garden like the pros. Here are the top mistakes they see and how to avoid them.
How to achieve better yard drainage
Gardening Tips & Ideas, Landscaping

How to achieve better yard drainage

Soggy yard? Here are your options.
13 brilliant fertilising tips and tricks
Gardening Tips & Ideas

13 brilliant fertilising tips and tricks

Fertilising is key to a luscious, healthy lawn and garden, and these tips will make a big difference.
What to do if you have clay garden soil
Gardening Tips & Ideas

What to do if you have clay garden soil

Home gardeners often regard clay soil with dread. But clay soil can be beneficial to your garden – if you know how to treat it right.
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How to maximise your garden’s potential
Gardening Tips & Ideas

How to maximise your garden’s potential

Spring is here, and there’s no better time to make the most of your garden – here’s how.
Gardening Tips & Ideas

Grow your own curry garden

Plant your own herbs and spices and add a personal zing to your cooking.
Gardening Tips & Ideas

The Bosch gift guide for all DIY dads

With Father’s Day just around the corner, now is the perfect time to buy a gift for Dad. Let Bosch help you select the perfect tool and make Dad the star this Father’s Day.
What you should know before starting a garden
Gardening Tips & Ideas

What you should know before starting a garden

Ready to get growing? These gardening tips can help.
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Landscaping and gardening myths you need to stop believing
Gardening Tips & Ideas, Landscaping

Landscaping and gardening myths you need to stop believing

Here are 10 landscaping and garden myths that can be laid to rest.
10 resilient plants that survive in heavy shade
Flowers & Plants, Gardening Tips & Ideas

10 resilient plants that survive in heavy shade

Is your yard starved for sun? Turn your backyard into a thriving oasis with these tried-and-true shade garden plants.
The 14 little mistakes that make your yard look messy
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

Prep your garden for spring

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

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas, Landscaping

19 things your landscaper won’t tell you

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

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Flowers & Plants, Gardening Tips & Ideas, Landscaping, Trees & Shrubs

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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.
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32 cheapskate handy hints for the outdoors
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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.
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24 tips for planning the perfect garden
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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.
Soil biodiversity and why it’s important
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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!
Gardening Tips & Ideas

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
Gardening Tips & Ideas

5 Ways To Enrich Garden Soil

Follow these tips for healthier garden soil
Decorative Plant Frame
Gardening Tips & Ideas

Decorative Plant Frame

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

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.
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