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Are ugly streaks and faded finishes ruining your beautiful timber cladding? Find out why it's happening and what you can do to restore it to its best
By Steve Jenkins published
Are ugly streaks and faded finishes ruining your beautiful timber cladding? Find out why it's happening and what you can do to restore it to its best

Mary Berry's garden pest tips for April that use kitchen leftovers as natural deterrents
By Joseph Mullane published
Simple kitchen leftovers can be used as natural deterrents for common garden pests this April, as part of Mary Berry garden pest tips for low-chemical, seasonal gardening

How to get rid of pests in your bins — from maggots in your food caddy to larger critters looking for a snack
By Megan Milstead published
Are these common pests lurking in your bins? Experts reveal the easiest ways to get rid of them

How many decking boards do I need? This simple formula makes it easy to calculate
By Megan Milstead published
Find out how many decking boards you need to buy using our expert’s quick and easy formula

Don't make this common pruning mistake – why you should never trim your hedges in the spring
By Megan Milstead published
Planning on pruning your hedges this spring? Here's why it's a bad idea and what could happen if you do

What you can and can’t put in your garden recycling bin after new rules start in April
By Joseph Mullane published
With new recycling rules now in force, gardeners across England must rethink what goes in their garden recycling bins – or risk refusal of collection, or even fines

10 vegetables you should be planting in April (before it’s too late)
By Janey Goulding published
Grow Your Own Get ahead in the vegetable garden in April with this must-plant list, including courgettes, beans and squash that love spring starts

Don’t miss your April planting window – these 10 plants will quickly brighten your garden as the weather warms up
By Ruth Hayes published
Plants Our top ideas for what to plant in April will give your garden a boost for the warmer weather ahead
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