For gardeners who have trouble working at ground level, those who have troublesome soil, or those who want to add a decorative feature to their space, raised beds are a fantastic solution that will la

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It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

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I moved to a new home a few years ago, and its garden needed a major revamp to suit my needs. In the past two issues I’ve shown you how I assessed and redesigned the garden, to help you tackle similar