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The 7 water-saving habits garden experts wish we'd all adopted before this summer's heatwaves hit

Simple tips to help keep your garden hydrated

Ideal Home · Aug 7

How to recover your lawn if weeds have taken over – these simple, expert-approved tips will rescue your grass for summer

You can still restore your lawn to its former glory

Ideal Home · Jun 20

If your grass seed isn't growing, this is the reason why – here's what you can do to fix it according experts

The real problem is often hidden beneath the surface...

Ideal Home · Apr 16

Brown Grass After Winter? Fertilizing Too Soon Could Make It Worse – Here's What to Do Instead

It can be perfectly normal, so don’t make any rash decisions that’ll do more harm than good

Homes & Gardens · Feb 25

How to mow your lawn in hot, dry weather without damaging grass, according to experts

You’d best believe that hot, dry weather can (and should) impact your mowing strategy…

Ideal Home · Aug 13, 2025

A mulching plug could be the secret to a greener, healthier lawn – here's how the lawn mower attachment works

It's simple, but it has a lot of benefits

Ideal Home · May 8, 2025

How to kill weeds but not grass – the safest ways to avoid damaging your lawn

Keep your lawn in tip-top condition

Ideal Home · May 5, 2025

What is top dressing and why should you do it? Experts say this garden job should be on your lawn care checklist this spring

Forget Italian Vinaigrette and Thousand Island; this is the only dressing that matters if you’re a gardener...

Ideal Home · Mar 13, 2025

Should you remove leaves from your lawn? Yes, but there are some exceptions that will benefit your garden

It’s a divisive topic

Ideal Home · Oct 20, 2024

Can you mow over leaves? Yes, but these are the things garden experts want you to know first

Autumn’s unpredictable weather makes gardening tricky at the best of times, so can you cut corners when it comes to mowing?

Ideal Home · Oct 6, 2024