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Be bold in your living room with Justin and Colin
Creating a well designed home isn't about following fashion or keeping up with the Jones'; it's about creating an efficient, beautiful space that will help to increase your standard of living, according to Justin Ryan and Colin McAllister.
Wonder plants that aren't that wonderful
Claims about plants in mail order catalogues or online that seem too good to be true probably are, says a new report from Which? Gardening.
Profit from Property - The Ten Commandments
Have you ever wondered how you can really invest in a property to make the maximum profit?
Sweet smell of success
The Sweet Pea has been rated the best scented summer annual in a new study by Gardening Which?.
Lawn mowing goes green
Hand mowers are increasing in popularity and can produce better results than electric or petrol powered rivals, a new report finds.
Bathroom basics with Justin and Colin
The bathroom's importance should never be underestimated, according to TV's interior design duo Justin Ryan and Colin McAllister.
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 Dawlish gardener gets double win at BBC garden showThe ethical garden built by TV gardener Toby Buckland with salvaged material from Devon recycling centres has scooped Gold and Best In Show at this year's BBC Gardeners' World Live Show. |
 Devon's premier garden centreIvybridge's popular Endsleigh Garden and Leisure offers a complete solution to all your gardening needs. |
 Learn to garden the Eden wayFor the first time, the Eden Project is offering the chance to learn gardening from its team of skilled horticulturists. |
 Empty your shed of 'Tired Tools'Gardeners are invited to brush off their old spades and forks and bring them in to Poundbury Gardens, Castle Gardens and Brimsmore Gardens where they will be given a new lease of life by a leading charity. |
 Stepping up the green schemeDorset-based Dodge Interiors has increased its range of sustainably sourced carpets and flooring for 2008, to provide its customers with greener and healthier options when furnishing their homes and businesses. |
 A true country house garden nurseryHill House, originally the vicarage to St Matthew's Church, Landscove, is a true country house garden nursery set in the glorious South Hams countryside. |
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Going Green: Things you can do today
The environmental issue is now one of the most important questions to be considered in the building, running and renovation of UK property.
When DIY becomes LIA
When it comes to home improvements, the phrase 'if you want something doing, do it yourself' is not always the right answer.
Laws of the Jungle
Taking pride in your garden is every person's right, but there are certain laws which must be abided by.
Brighten up your garden with winter flowering heathers
Heathers flowering in the middle of winter can bring much needed colour to the garden at this time of year.
What's the do with bamboo?
With the environment a hot topic, we're all looking to appear more eco-friendly in our day-to-day lives.
Allotments are back in fashion
Allotments are emerging as a modern way to improve health and well being, a consumer watchdog has said.
The world's first kitchen garden appliance
How would you like to see your garden grow in front of your very eyes?
Sowing the seeds for success?
Forget about green fingers, its poor quality seeds that are preventing gardens from growing, reveals new research.
Take the graft out of gardening
Gardening should be fun, so choose the right equipment to make everyday tasks easier, says Gardening Which?
Turn your garden into a wildlife haven
Almost any garden has the potential to become a haven for local wildlife within just a few months, says Gardening Which?.
Many Brits dislike DIY
Although the peak season for home improvements is only just beginning, many Brits are falling out of love with DIY, a study suggests.
Homeowners become green to save money
UK homeowners think about green issues as long as it saves them money and doesn't inconvenience them, a survey finds.
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