Latest articles by Rachel Crow
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How to make a succulent wreath for Christmas – a lovely living design
Spruce up your front of house or mantel with a festive, alpine-filled succulent wreath design. A lovely living DIY wreath alternative.
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How to make a Christmas wreath: step-by-step using natural greenery and foliage
Learn how to make a Christmas wreath yourself this year in 5 simple steps. Full of eucalyptus, holly and red berries that nods to festive tradition.
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When to plant tomatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant tomatoes, and growing tips to get a delicious and bountiful homegrown crop
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Garden plant ideas – 10 easy steps to know what plants to put in your garden
Garden plant ideas: Identify soil types, garden aspects and more in our guide to know which plants to put in your garden.
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When to prune hydrangeas – and how to do it right
Find out when to prune hydrangeas and how to do it to get them looking their best with this expert pruning advice
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How to prune apple trees: and the right time of year to do it
If you have an apple tree in the garden but haven't got a clue what to do with it, follow this simple guide on winter pruning for a well-shaped , productive tree
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When to plant potatoes: including tips on how and where to plant them
Find out when to plant potatoes and how to do it for a healthy homegrown crop
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How to grow avocados
You can learn how to grow avocados as houseplants – and with time and care you could harvest your own avocados
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Garden maintenance checklist
Use our garden maintenance checklist to keep the outdoor areas and features of your garden in good repair
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Choosing the right size tiles for a small kitchen
These pointers will help you choose the right kitchen tiles for a smaller kitchen, including tips on layout and colour
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Handmade in Britain: support our crafter makers producing great homeware
Handmade items for the home are ones that you will cherish for years to come, so help to support independent makers by buying some handcrafted, artisan homeware
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Chelsea Flower Show to go online
Gardening fans celebrate: the first ever virtual RHS Chelsea Flower Show will take place this month
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Real garden: a small, hilltop garden is brought to life
Having initially been attracted to this small garden because it was low maintenance, the owners soon found themselves planting in earnest and it is now overflowing with blooms
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Chelsea Flower Show 2019 highlights the importance of sustainable gardening
Chelsea Flower Show 2019 promotes gardening for a sustainable future
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Choosing plants for traditional gardens
A garden that changes with the seasons is a lovely addition to a period home. Here, horticultural experts share some of their favourite plants for a traditional scheme
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Expert guide to traditional plaster mouldings
If you want to restore a home's period charm, understanding which mouldings and plasterwork to choose to suit the era of the property is essential. Here we explain the details and materials to look out for
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Real home: a coastal 1930s weatherboarded cottage
Michael Beanland’s rural Suffolk home is a relaxing retreat filled with collectibles and fabulous light
