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Make a statement with exotic shrubs

Feiljoia

It is good to have a few unusual shrubs in the garden that you can show to visitors, and they’re not that difficult to grow. The specimen Fabiana imbricata is relatively unknown in this country but is a great choice, writes Pat Edwards.

Sylvia’s garden is just heavenly

Sylvia Nunn prepares her plants ahead of the National Open Garden Scheme day a Lilac Cottage.

Top plantswoman Sylvia Nunn spent the worst winter for years working on a problem area in her Staffordshire garden - and she will be showing off the newly landscaped section for the first time in her charity opening on Sunday.

Blooms that bring gardens to life

Kniphofia

Now we have reached June, the herbaceous plants are really coming on and probably the most spectacular are the big, brash lupins, which, in my opinion, should be in every garden, writes our gardening expert Pat Edwards.

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Making the most of your cut flowers

Spring is a wonderful time of year for filling your home with flowers, so we’ve assembled a useful selection of expert tips from The Netherlands Flower Bulb Information Centre on making your cut flowers last longer, as well as how to plant your summer bulbs.

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April jobs around your home

April is the perfect time to give your floors a mini makeover. Water resistant and easy to clean, sheet vinyl is the ideal quick fix solution for tired-looking bathroom or kitchen floors - particularly if you don’t have the time, skills or money to lay a tiled floor.

Could you build your own home?

Building your own home remains cheaper than buying a property, according to self-build expert David Snell. We caught up with him at the National Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the NEC for his top tips on self-builds.

Bright ideas at Ideal Home Show

Innovative ideas reflecting the issues affecting the current generation of home owners will be on display at this year’s Ideal Home Show, and visitors can find out about a range of effective solutions to inspire them to make the most of the homes they’re in.

Spring shrubs put on a dazzling show

At long last, after enduring the ravages of winter, spring has arrived - and some shrubs are showing their flowers, writes our gardening expert Pat Edwards.

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March jobs around your home

March is the perfect time to give your house’s exterior a quick external spring clean, checking that the windows are in good order. Follow our guide to jobs around your house and garden this month.

Curious cottage complete with cave

Dracups Cottage at 30 Railway Street is easily the most unique and fascinating house in Bridgnorth. Step inside and there’s a rich and colourful history behind every door.

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