Weeds, rodents, even the next door neighbour’s cat – it can feel like a full-time job keeping unwanted visitors from your garden. This section will help you get to grips with all you need for humane pest control; from the best cat repellents, to the most effective weed killers and fox deterrents.
You lift a patio pot and suddenly hundreds of ants scatter underneath. Or perhaps a steady trail has appeared across […]
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If you’ve ever spent hours clearing weeds, only to see them return a few weeks later, you’re certainly not alone.
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Rock beds can look sharp and low-maintenance, but they have a sneaky problem—weeds. Give them an inch and they’ll take
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Finding an unusual insect in your garden can be surprising, especially when it looks unlike anything you’ve seen before. That’s
As summer reaches its peak, wasps seem to appear almost everywhere. They buzz around outdoor meals, investigate bins and hover
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Few things are more frustrating than discovering your favourite roses, beans or dahlias covered in aphids. These tiny sap-sucking insects
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For many gardeners, the battle against weeds never seems to end. The moment one is pulled out, another appears in
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If it feels like wasps have suddenly appeared out of nowhere, you’re not imagining it. Every July, gardens across the
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Few things can ruin a summer afternoon faster than a persistent wasp. You’re trying to enjoy a BBQ. Relax on
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When I first started trying to keep weeds under control, I made the mistake many gardeners make. I focused on
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There’s something about a garden that looks completely full and overflowing that instantly makes it feel more inviting. I’ve always
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When we first started improving our garden, I quickly realized that pathways can make or break a backyard. I loved
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When I first started working on garden borders, I made the mistake of leaving little gaps between plants because I
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When I first started working on garden beds, I used to think the answer to weeds was pulling them out
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When we first moved into a home with a backyard, I quickly learned that corners somehow become the forgotten parts
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When we first started filling out garden beds at home, I quickly realized that empty space was an invitation for
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When I first started gardening, the shadiest parts of my yard were always the hardest to manage. Weeds seemed to
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When I first started trying to control weeds in my garden, I honestly thought I had to spend a fortune
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When we first redid our patio, I quickly realized the biggest challenge wasn’t choosing furniture or plants. It was dealing
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When I first started experimenting with rock garden landscaping, I honestly thought it was mostly about appearance. I wanted something
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