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Your vegetables could grow bigger and better if you follow this gardening tip. With spring finally here, those of us with a green finger will be heading out into our gardens to tidy up the mess from the winter and start making our outside spaces look beautiful so that we can use them throughout the…
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1 Make them waist height Marina Trandina//Getty Images After a day of gardening on your knees, you’ll long for a gardening bed that is better for your back. Here, a raised garden bed becomes more ergonomic simply by being taller. Now, bending down and tending to your beloved plants doesn’t have to be a literal…
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As spring takes hold, keen gardeners are heading outdoors to prepare their vegetable patches for the warmer months ahead. However, according to ecological horticulture expert Jamie Walton, many novice gardeners are making a common mistake that could hinder their vegetable yield. “The biggest mistake I made when I first started growing vegetables was undervaluing the…
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Ah, summer…the season of fresh-baked strawberry rhubarb pies, farmers markets, and falling down Pinterest rabbit holes in search of garden ideas. Are you a gardener à la Bunny Mellon—i.e. champion of native plants and a Francophile garden layout? Or do you prefer your exteriors like your interiors: crisp and clean, with nary a blade of…
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A gardening expert said there’s one ‘big mistake’ people make when they start growing vegetables – and it could be stopping you from getting the most out of your crops Zahna Eklund Social News Reporter 06:12, 23 Mar 2025 Growing vegetables requires more than just a green thumb (stock photo)(Image: vgajic via Getty Images) Your…
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With the right ideas for a small patio, you can stretch limited space so it feels much bigger than it actually is. There are plenty of tricks you can steal from designers that will give the impression of more space. From planting and paving to ideas for furniture and accessories, these upgrades will transform your…
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Growing vegetables vertically, rather than along the ground, is an ingenious way to unlock more space and boost harvests in a small garden. After nearly 10 years on my allotment, I’ve discovered that vertical gardening makes picking harvests super easy, both in time and – mercifully – effort. It also promotes healthier plants by improving…
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When temperatures soar, what could be more refreshing than dipping into a pool of cool water, in the privacy of your backyard? True, not everyone has the space or the budget for a full-sized swimming pool, but a plunge pool can offer a chic alternative that’s equally as inviting. You won’t be able to swim…
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Llanwrtyd Gardening Club brings everyone the opportunity to learn how to grow vegetables successfully in Mid Wales, presented by local experts Nick and Rhianne who are part of the Dyffryn Irfon Growers & Sustainability project. The talk is called ‘Growing vegetables in our climate.’ It will take place at the Victoria Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday,…
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Even the smallest outdoor space can become a beautifully designed garden. The key is to keep things simple and fuss-free. ALDI is a great place to find low-maintenance, cost-effective, simple garden planters, tools, and essentials. A visit to Aldi can be surprisingly rewarding. If you’ve ever ventured down the famous ‘middle aisle,’ you’ll know exactly…