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How to make a wormery video

How to make a wormery video

Turn kitchen waste into high-powered garden fertilizer with the help of a wormery. Chris Beardshaw shows you how...

How to grow courgettes

How to grow courgettes

Home-grown courgettes taste fab but there are a couple more reasons why novice gardeners should try growing them.

How to grow onions

How to grow onions

So many recipes begin with an onion. So why not make it one that you've grown yourself?

Growing potatoes

Growing potatoes

You have to put in a bit of effort at the beginning but a little elbow grease goes a long way when growing your own...

Growing tomatoes

Growing tomatoes

Growing your own tomatoes takes patience and TLC. But the results are well worth it!

How to grow carrots

How to grow carrots

Growing your own yummy carrots is a breeze. But you'll have to do some sod-busting first...

How to grow French beans

How to grow French beans

The tender young pods of home-grown French beans are the classic taste of summer.

How to grow beet spinach

How to grow beet spinach

Perpetual spinach tastes just as good as its namesake - but it's a lot easier to grow.

How to grow lettuce

How to grow lettuce

Why bother with bagged salad when you can grow delicious lettuce in your own garden?

How to grow radishes

How to grow radishes

Radishes are ideal veggies for novice gardeners, so get stuck in and sow some today!

How to plant a tree video

How to plant a tree video

Create a perfect place for birds to sit and sing by planting a tree in your garden.

How to plant containers

How to plant containers

Brighten up your garden with this practical guide to planting up your containers.

How to plant a window box

How to plant a window box

Make your own window box with this simple practical guide.

How to control weeds

How to control weeds

A step-by-step guide to controlling weeds in your garden.

How to grow hanging baskets

How to grow hanging baskets

Raise the stakes in your garden - a simple practical guide to planting up hanging baskets.

How to prune

How to prune

Find out when and how to prune your plants with this simple practical guide.

How to maintain your lawn

How to maintain your lawn

Keep your grass in tip-top condition with this guide to lawn maintenance.

How to create a lawn from turf

How to create a lawn from turf

Fed up with your bald patches? Create a new lawn from turf in just a few hours.

How to create a lawn from seed

How to create a lawn from seed

Sow a lawn from seed with this simple practical guide.

How to create a garden border

How to create a garden border

Create a border in your garden for a constantly changing palette with this practical guide.

Planting tips

Planting tips

Give your plants a fighting chance with these simple planting tips.