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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jill Morgan

Take it from the experts, these 7 spring gardening tasks are a waste of time

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Time spent outside is often a luxury and none of us want to waste it on tackling unnecessary and tiresome chores. This is why its worth knowing which gardening tasks are best left until later in the season, year, or avoiding altogether.

Often handed down from generation to generation, or advised by retailers wanting to promote their products, seasonal gardening tasks can be baffling. Weighing up how, when and why to undertake a particular gardening job can be a tricky business although a detailed spring gardening checklist can prove invaluable.

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