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How to Grow Lavender Successfully in the Brazilian Climate
Gareth Whitcombe
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Creating a fragrant garden with hardy species appeals to anyone wanting beauty without demanding maintenance. Growing vibrant lavender in pots...
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Why Sardine Oil Should Never Go Down the Drain
Gareth Whitcombe
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This is precisely where the real problem begins. Anyone who regularly eats tinned fish will know the routine: open the...
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What a Rufous hornero mud nest says about your garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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Have you spotted a mud nest attached to the edge of your roof or on a branch in the back...
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How to Use Vinegar on Sliding Door Tracks for Smooth Gliding
Gareth Whitcombe
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Using vinegar on sliding door tracks has become a common recommendation among household cleaning specialists. This inexpensive, widely available product...
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Resedá: the flowering tree that transforms your pavement
Gareth Whitcombe
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If you have ever walked past a house with a tree covered in colourful flowers and thought, “how lovely, but...
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What the Red Numbers on a Tape Measure Mean
Gareth Whitcombe
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The red numbers on a tape measure are not simply decorative. On many models, they indicate measurements that are useful...
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Take Cuttings in April: 7 Plants for a Cheaper Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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If you want to fill your beds, pots and window boxes without wincing at the garden centre checkout, now is...
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How Limescale Affects Shower Pipes and Shower Heads
Gareth Whitcombe
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During everyday shower use, many households gradually notice weaker water flow and changes to the appearance of the shower head...
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Bougainvillea Watering Trick for an Avalanche of Colour
Gareth Whitcombe
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Gardeners know a straightforward technique that can set off an avalanche of colour. Many amateur gardeners tend to their Bougainvillea...
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Flax Insulation: Lower Energy Costs, Better Living Comfort and Higher Property Value
Gareth Whitcombe
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When building a home or refurbishing one today, people are no longer focused solely on attractive façades and contemporary kitchens....
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The appearance of hummingbirds in the garden: what it means
Gareth Whitcombe
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The appearance of hummingbirds in the garden or on a balcony often draws attention because of the beauty and delicacy...
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Condensation on Windows: Causes, Prevention and Mould Risks
Gareth Whitcombe
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What causes it? The same pattern is repeated in countless homes every year: windows are wet in the morning, paint...
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Eurasian watermilfoil forecast reveals Quebec lakes at risk
Gareth Whitcombe
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Most weeds perish when they are broken up. One species behaves differently: each snapped-off piece can float away, establish roots...
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How to Reuse Sawdust in Home Woodworking for Sustainability
Gareth Whitcombe
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Collecting waste after working with wood at home is very common for people who enjoy regular hands-on projects. However, sawdust...
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Asian ranunculus: the long-flowering alternative to tulips
Gareth Whitcombe
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In spring, tulips still dominate the view across terraced-house gardens and allotment sites in Germany. Behind the scenes, however, preferences...
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How to Fix a Screw in Drywall Safely
Gareth Whitcombe
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Securing a screw in drywall calls for more care than fixing into masonry, as the board is hollow and the...
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The Old 1970s Copper Method for Protecting Tomato Plants
Gareth Whitcombe
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Anyone who has watched healthy tomato plants turn into brown skeletons within a few days knows how ruthlessly fungal diseases...
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Capsule Shower: the Compact, Technological Bathroom Solution
Gareth Whitcombe
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Stepping into the shower is often one of the most anticipated moments of the day. Yet certain features of the...
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Robin nesting site: why a terracotta pot works
Gareth Whitcombe
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If you have a robin in your garden, you will recognise the situation: it boldly hops between the beds, perches...
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Recycled Asphalt Driveways: A Sustainable Alternative to Concrete
Gareth Whitcombe
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Homeowners with a traditional concrete driveway will recognise the issue: what was once a smooth grey slab develops cracks, collects...
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How to Prevent Beautiful Plants Taking Over Your Garden
Gareth Whitcombe
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A garden filled with attractive plants is something many people aspire to, yet certain species that seem harmless at first...
