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Home & Garden

Great ideas and inspiration for inside the home and outside, including gardening, garden design ideas, home improvements, pets and interiors.

Features

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Practical guide to watering the garden

Gardening expert Val Bourne’s guide to common sense watering for dry gardens.

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Caring for dogs in hot weather

Dogs can't tell us when they're hot, so it's up to us to watch out for signs.
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Holiday care for plants

How to prepare your garden before you pack your bags for the holidays.
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How to keep your house cool

Beat the heat and keep your house cool during the hottest days of summer.
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How to grow bougainvilleas in the UK

Find out how to look after colourful bougainvilleas.

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Garden design ideas

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How to make a rockery

Create a rockery to add structure and interest to any garden.
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How to make a meadow

Not just a thing of natural beauty, a meadow also helps sustain wildlife.
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How to plant a herbaceous border

Plant beautiful flowering perennials for a long-lasting herbaceous border.
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How to design a contemporary garden

Read our tips for planning a low-maintenance contemporary garden.

Reader questions

Home & Garden
What's causing my dog's bad breath?

The vet says her teeth are fine.

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Does ivy really damage brickwork?

A reader has heard ivy can damage property.

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Best climbers for a north-facing wall

A reader is looking for planting suggestions to cheer up a dull north-facing...

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Garden jobs

  1. How to improve your soil
  2. What to do about a neighbour's tree
  3. How to make comfrey tea
  4. How to test your soil pH level
  5. How to make a compost heap
  6. How to plant up hanging baskets