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What to do with peonies after flowering – 2 things your plants need this July if you want them to bloom again next year

Support next year's blooms!

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9 Argos outdoor buys that will elevate your hosting game this summer, for under £100 – being the perfect host doesn't have to break the bank

Being the perfect host doesn't have to break the bank

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I'm faking a high-end fridge water dispenser with this genius £9 IKEA buy – it'll make the summer heatwave bearable

I'm about to have an endless supply of lemon water on tap

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Is air conditioning really going to be banned in the UK? This is the truth behind the rumours, and how to ensure yours doesn't fall foul of the rules

This is the truth behind the rumours, and how you can ensure yours does fall foul of the rules

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Homeowners urged to drape camo nets over windows in July – no, we’ve not lost our minds

The last thing you associate camouflage with is cooling. But here's why you should...

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These 6 fly-repellent plants for pots will keep bugs at bay so you can enjoy your patio in peace – and they'll make it smell delightful too

And they'll make it smell delightful, too

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6 fast-growing flower seeds to sow in July for a quick burst of colour to refresh your garden

Sow these speedy seeds now and enjoy vibrant blooms in just a few weeks

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Everyone thought we were mad for saving these old bricks – now they're the making of our garden

Three years after painstakingly cleaning every reclaimed brick by hand, we're finally putting them to work

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I bought Lakeland’s mini vacuum cleaner over a year ago – this is why it’s still the best £20 I’ve ever spent

I test expensive vacuums for a living, but I use this £20 model religiously

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This garden lighting trend will give your space a boho look by day and turn it into an enchanted fairytale garden once the sun sets

Add some whimsy to your outdoor space this summer

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Experts recommend using this winter essential to stay cool during the July heatwave – you’ll definitely have one already

Sorry winter, hot water bottles have more than one use

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6 things every pocket-sized patio needs to look stylish and inviting, no matter the size

The key ingredients you’ll need

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Bad habits to avoid for a tidy and organised outdoor space – 5 things professional organisers want you to stop doing immediately

This is what you should stop doing immediately

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What to do with lavender in July to help it thrive in the heatwave, with beautiful blooms and long-lasting fragrance

Help it through the hottest months of the year

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'Only David Beckham had broad beans quite like that’ – garden experts share how you can be a broad bean overachiever and rival the football pro

Warning! Possible broad bean envy ahead

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How much more are you paying to run your portable AC now the price cap has gone up? I’ve done the sums

I've done the sums

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I transformed my dated staircase in a weekend – this simple DIY transformed my whole hallway Even my teenage children gave it their seal of approval!

Even my teenage children gave it their seal of approval!

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Playroom storage can be both stylish and playful – I tracked down 12 pieces of toy storage furniture that will be loved by parents and kids alike

Who says toy storage can't be both whimsical and stylish?!

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4 essentials every drought-tolerant garden has – they're key to helping your garden to thrive in hot weather with as little watering as possible

With as little watering as possible!

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If your patio feels too hot, this stylish garden accessory will make it feel cooler (and earn you instant style points)

Garden rugs absorb less heat than stone, experts reveal

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The Ninja Dual Zone air fryer is incredibly powerful, but as a Kitchens Editor there's one thing you need to know before cooking with it

To ensure you get the best from it

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Can't get your hands on a portable air con? Try these 5 tricks to supercharge your fan's cooling power in the heatwave

Try these tips of your fan feels like it's just blowing hot air

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5 drought-tolerant roses to add to your garden for an English cottage garden that can withstand summer heatwaves

Climate-resilient planting doesn't have to mean saying goodbye to your favourite flowers

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My gym opted for an air cooler over an air conditioner – after working out with one blasting cooler air, I'm genuinely impressed

A sweaty workout was the ultimate cooling test

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Shower trays have been given the retro treatment — these paint colour-matched shower trays are changing the game when it comes to 70s style bathroom schemes

Why shouldn't every element of a bathroom be colourful?

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