How to Stop Squirrels Digging Up Your Lawn
Let’s start with the positives: if squirrels have been digging up your lawn, it means your garden is a welcoming […]
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Amy's Backstory & Experience
I always remember how my interest in gardening started.
I was working my first-ever writing job when someone told me that if I put a potato in the ground, more would grow.
I went home that day and chucked a potato out in my garden.
As I’m sure you can imagine, no potatoes ever arrived.
I spent the next few years learning how to do things properly. By day, I’d hustle around London as a busy project manager. On weekends, I’d be in my Essex home tending to my garden in peace and quiet.
I left London and the world of project management behind some time ago to focus on other things. Nowadays, I write full-time on everything home, garden, horticulture and DIY related. Every morning, without fail, I check on the veggies crammed in on my kitchen windowsill (and the ones in the greenhouse, conservatory and outdoor vegetable patch!).
These days, I know there’s more to gardening and cultivating a good crop than just chucking a potato in the ground. That’s why I’m so glad I get to share my gardening tips (and failures) with you lovely readers here at DIY Garden.
Let’s get gardening!
When Does Grass Stop Growing – and When You Should Cut It for the Last Time
As the final autumn leaves fall, it’s time to start preparing our gardens for winter. That means squeezing in a
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Why is my Grass Turning Yellow & How to Fix It
We’ve all been there. We do everything right with our lawn and – suddenly – the dreaded yellow patches appear,
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How to Cut Really Long Grass in 6 Simple Steps!
One of the best things about grass is that it grows quickly. But this can also be its detriment! Left
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How Long Does Grass Seed Last?
Are you dreaming of a lusciously green lawn? Scattering your lawn with grass seed at the right time is a
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What is Lawn Sand – And Why You Should Use It!
Applying lawn sand as a treatment for the grass used to be a highly popular fix for all kinds of
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How Long After Planting Grass Seed Can You Walk On It?
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When’s The Best Time to Aerate Your Lawn
Despite popular belief, there’s more to lawn care than just giving it a trim every now and then. While our
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How to Get Rid of Toadstools in Your Lawn
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What Height Should I Cut My Grass? (4 Season Guide)
The height you cut your grass will have an impact on how well it survives the different seasons. Therefore, it’s
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What To Do After Scarifying Your Lawn
Scarifying your lawn is an intensive task that puts your grass through a significant amount of stress. But the benefits
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10 Scary Plants Your Garden Needs For Halloween
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How to Hang Baubles & Ornaments on Outside Trees
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How to Stay Safe on Bonfire Night with Garden Fireworks
Garden fireworks and bonfires can be a great way to celebrate with family and friends. But before you get toasting
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How to Plant a Christmas Tree in the Garden
Having a real Christmas tree at home during the festive season has a certain appeal. They provide a forest feel
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How to Make Your Garden Spooky For Halloween
Are you looking for spooky ways to decorate your garden this Halloween? With every year that passes, more and more
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How to Decorate Your Garden For Christmas
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