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Easy gardening hacks to take the graft out of growing

Clever tricks and gardening tips
Use plant markers
Opt for smart irrigation
Reuse teabags on your roses
Download a plant app
Mount corner shelves in a small shed
Invest in an extentable hose
DIY a privacy screen
Pop seeds into ice cream cones
Water pots after rain
Craft a DIY watering can
Go vertical
Water the garden in the morning
Double pot your plants
Craft potato growing pots
Stick to a lawn mowing rota
Upcycle an old table
Line plant pots with coffee filters
Squeeze out weeds
Use bottles to protect seedlings
Dust seedlings with cinnamon
Opt for fake colourful florals
Use seaweed as fertiliser
Fend off slugs with copper
Clean decking and patios with a jet washer
Upcycle homewares
Build a crate potting shelf
Deadhead flowers regularly
Invest in a water butt
Be thrifty with eggshells
Create self-watering bottle planters
Reduce lawn labour
Deter animals
Secure climbers with zip ties
Invite natural visitors
Make a pallet hanger
Keep garden tools clean and sharp
Serve compost tea
Keep a compost drum in the garden
Keep a compost caddy in the kitchen
Imbed your compost bin
Keep an organised shed
Use mulch
Use a robot to mow your lawn
Order plants by post
Use coffee grounds wisely
Opt for low-maintenance plants
Mow your leaves
Grow in raised beds
Use newspaper to kill weeds
Use white vinegar to kill weeds
Grow carrots in bins
Use the Square Foot Gardening Method
Buy a garden kneeler
Plant seedlings in egg boxes
Plant seedlings in eggshells
Grow in storage tubs
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Clever tricks and gardening tips

The knowledge and hard work needed to grow and maintain a garden can quickly feel like an unwelcome addition to your to-do list. Never fear, though, because we've rounded up some the best growing tips and hacks out there, that make gardening easier and more enjoyable.

Whether you have a tiny backyard or expansive rolling lawns, click or scroll for labour-saving tricks that will ensure you have a plot to be proud of – and plenty of spare time to actually enjoy it!

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Rachel Homer

05 April 2024

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