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How To Kill Weeds
Kill weeds in your lawn - without getting rid of the grass at the same time (sound horribly
How To Keep Cats Out Of The Garden
To keep cats out of the garden try sprinkling pepper or orange peel
How To Keeps Cats Out The Garden
To keep cats out of the garden try sprinkling pepper or orange peel
How To Dry Flowers
Been through the process of pressing flowers and doing all sorts of weird and wonderful methods to
How To Stop Cats Fouling The Garden
Sometimes you may have problems with cats fouling your garden - particularly when new ones move in
How To Grow Sunflowers
Plant the seeds in full sun, where they will not shade other plants. Make sure there is no hint
How To Trim A Hedge
As soon as a hedge has been planted, you should start caring for it by keeping it in a tidy
How To Make An Organic Compost
No special equipment needed: one pound of worms will eat one pound of food in 1-2 days. They
How To Grow Radish
When growing radish, remember that you should plant them about two inches apart, and at a depth of
How To Grow Potatoes
- Choose a site that gets lots of sun, has well-drained soil, and where the soil is high in
How To Kill Weeds In The Garden
Kill weeds in your lawn - without getting rid of the grass at the same time (sound horribly
How To Deal With Slugs And Snails
Set jars of beer or milk into the ground to attract slugs and snails which will fall in and be
How To Water Your Lawn
Experts say that before you begin to care for your lawn properly, you have to know what kind of
How To Care For Your Garden
Cutting the lawn is a chore which lots of people dread, as the weather never seems to be "just
How To Grow Cucumbers
You should try to find a site for cucumbers that has sun pretty much all of the day - that's key to
How To Plant Seeds Well
When sowing small seeds mix with a little dry sand. It makes the seed easier to sow. I always sow
How To Dry Flowers
Been through the process of pressing flowers and doing all sorts of weird and wonderful methods to
How To Have Healthy Plants
It's simple... if you keep fish. When you change the fish water, do not throw it away. Instead,
How To Save Tender Plants
If you have just planted out some tender small seedlings/plants, cut a plastic drinks bottle in
How To Look After Houseplants
If you have a plant thermometer you can determine easily when a plant needs water, but if not, feel
How To Grow Carrots
If you are growing carrots in the garden, then first make a very shallow bed for them -
How To Keep Snails Away From Potted Plants
To keep snails away from your potted plants smear vaseline around the pot rims every couple of
How To Protect Plants From Pets
It's easy! Simply use hosepipe! Wind this (or rope) between plants, and it helps keep off cats
How To Keep Sweet Peas Flowering
In those lovely warm summer months, what better treat is there for a gardener than the delicant
How To Repel Slugs
The answer is with garlic! Research shows that garlic oil around the base of each plant will
How To Plant Seeds Effectively
When sowing small seeds mix with a little dry sand. It makes the seed easier to sow. I always sow
How To Secure A Tree To A Stake
To avoid damaging the bark of a young tree, secure it to its stake by using a bike tyre inner tube.
How To Make Mini-propagators For The Garden
Cut an empty lemonade bottle in half, and take the bottom out of the bottle, use each half over
How To Grow Mint
Mint is a wonderful plant, with a great smell and so many uses. When choosing a site, pick
How To Grow Fuchsia
These are fantastic and very colourful plants. They are also very easy to grow: simply buy young
How To Grow Plants Indoors
Some plants are designed to be grown indoors. However, there are pitfalls. The key mistake
How To Deal With A Hosepipe Ban
In some countries, when there is a very dry summer, you will not be allowed to use a hose to water
How To Water Flowers
It may sound strange as it doesn't seem that hard to do - but the point is, you can be more or less
How To Care For Annuals
The key with annuals is to give them mulch. The best to use is probably grass clippings. It's
How To Grow Tomatoes At Home From Seed
Here are a few tips for the budding gardener on how to get the best results with tomatoes: -
How To Get Healthy Roses
If you want your roses to be healthy and to get roses that flower for longer, then here is
How To Choose The Right Plant For Your Garden
When you choose plants for the garden, it can be tempting to just choose flowers that you find
How To Mosaic A Flowerpot
1. Design your pot by laying the pieces of tile or pottery chips out flat and visualizing how
How To Have A Healthy Pond
If you add a pond to your garden, here are some tips on having a good balance and ensuring that the
How To Stop Insects Eating Plant Leaves
We all know the heartache of growing some lovely plants, only to see that they are munched away at