58 h. ago Gardeners urged to plant these 7 seeds in April according to expert

Want to flex your green fingers this April? An expert reveals it's the perfect time start planting a crop of delicious vegetables as well as a whole host of popular summer flowers

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69 h. ago BORIS JOHNSON: My embarrassing WhatsApp gaffe that I accidentally sent to every Tory MP

Go on, admit it. You can't do without it. Every morning - before we are even out of bed - we scrabble for the mobile. Our fingers grope for the little green icon, a speech bubble enclosing a phone.

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5 d. ago The houseplant murderer: can I become green fingered in eight easy steps?

I have around 20 houseplants – some obviously near death. I called in an expert to teach me how to keep them not just alive, but thrivingI’ve always owned houseplants – but not, it must be said, always the same houseplants.Of the handful of plants I tend to acquire every year, only one or two survive to see in the next. It’s not that I knowingly neglect them: I try to be attentive to their needs, water them regularly, assess their lighting. Every now and again I’ll even chuck them some plant food. But sadly it seems my enthusiasm for green matter is not matched by a green thumb. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Gardeners urged to sprinkle sugar on their lawns this spring

Green-fingered Brits should sprinkle sugar on their lawn this spring so they can achieve the perfect green grass in time for summer

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1 week ago 'I transformed my muddy garden into a lush green lawn following five simple tips'

One green-fingered enthusiast has shared the tips that helped them restore their lawn to its former glory

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1 week ago Gardening expert recommends three plants for shady gardens that give 'best results'

Gardening expert says there are three flowers that will work well in shaded areas and will give you the 'best results'. Here's everything green fingered readers need to know

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2 w. ago Gardener's simple 79p Vaseline hack keeps your plants safe from slugs

A woman, who is also known as The Lockdown Gardener, has taken to social media to share her easy five-step method to keep slugs away from plants - and you'll have the product in your bathroom

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2 w. ago Create Hailey Bieber's cherry blossom nail art at home with this easy tutorial

Hailey Bieber's stunning cherry blossom manicure is perfect for spring – and we have the step-by-step guide on how to recreate the look yourself at home in a few easy steps

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2 w. ago An exercise scientist recommends one easy trick to increase health benefits of walking 10,000 steps a day

Shorter bursts of more intense physical activity have a positive effect, says Harry Bullmore

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3 w. ago Create stylish 'wild garden' look at home without lifting a green finger

One of the biggest garden trends at the moment is the 'wild garden' - and you can achieve it without actually having to spend hours with the gardening gloves on

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3 w. ago Gardener's 'effective' trick to transform waterlogged lawns into healthy grass

A green-fingered guru has shared a simple trick for effectively draining your lawn, which can be left waterlogged after rainfall, especially when the water drains away slowly due to heavy or compacted soil

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