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Gardening
04:30, 27 FEB 2025
Strawberry plants will 'produce juicy fruit all year' if you follow these steps now
Gardening
Strawberries are a summer staple in the UK, but one expert has shared how you can grow them indoors all year round - and even get two harvests a year
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Gardening expert shares one simple tool that will help your flowers bloom this summer
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Tom Strowlger has shared a simple tip that will help your flowers bloom this summer. All you need is one simple, but essential tool, in order to make it work
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Peace lilies and orchids will grow more spring flowers using 'free' fertiliser
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These beautiful houseplants tend to flower more in spring - and now is the time to prepare them for the growing season
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The 'key winter gardening task' we should all be doing now to ensure spring blooms
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While there's not much to be done in the garden in winter, there's one key task that should not be overlooked if you want a vibrant garden in spring, according to experts
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BBC and ITV stars set for Belvoir Castle’s Flower and Garden Show
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Gardening legends will be bringing their expertise
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Cut tulips last longer and won't droop if you do 1 task
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Cut tulips last longer and won't droop if you do 1 task
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Wilting peace lilies will be revived in a few hours using one simple trick
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A plant expert has shared a simple trick to revive a droopy peace lily - and it'll only take a couple of hours to see real results
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The 27 species invasive plant experts warn could cause havoc in UK gardens
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Homeowners are being warned about 27 invasive plant species that could prove problematic if left to spread
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Stop slugs invading your garden with expert's 90p DIY spray
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Slugs and snails can be a gardener's worst nightmare, but there is a simple and cheap way to keep them at bay, with the added bonus of making your roses bloom too.
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Woman revives droopy peace lily with simple 10-minute trick that 'always works'
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A woman was left amazed after reviving her peace lily in just 10 minutes following the advice of fellow gardeners. She shared the trick to the Peace Lily Families Facebook group
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Five houseplants that can thrive in dark rooms and are easy to look after
Gardening
It's a well-known fact that there are many houseplants that need a lot of sunlight in order to survive - but there are also some that can thrive even in low-light environments
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BBC Monty Don grows one fruit every New Year - it's linked to better heart health
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Monty Don shared the secret to growing a plant that many scientists have linked with potential cardiovascular benefits
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The cheap and easy addition to your home that will stop mould from growing
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Mould loves a warm damp home and the winter months are the perfect breeding ground for the pesky substance. However, there's a simple solution to keeping it out of your home
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Five houseplants that thrive in winter with minimal care required
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Houseplants are a great way to freshen up your home during winter when the air can feel stale and stuffy from all that central heating.
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Four houseplants that can banish mould in your bathroom
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Mould is a right pain in the household, but mother nature can give a helping hand to get rid of it once and for all.
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Orchid owner achieves 'magnificent blooms' by watering with two ingredients
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An orchid owner has shared an easy way to encourage the houseplant to bloom again - and all you need is a couple of kitchen ingredients and a bit of time
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Gardeners can prevent rats entering gardens 'for good' by growing six plants
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January is the time gardeners need to be vigilant as rats are more likely to come into gardens when the weather is cold. But there is a simple way to deter them
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