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Illustration of seeds sprouting between moist paper towels inside a labeled resealable plastic bag

Gardening

December 22, 2025

Encourage Seed Sprouting with Paper Towels: How this trick speeds up germination by days

Speed up seed germination by days with the paper towel method. Learn the science, step-by-step setup, ideal temperatures, hygiene tips, and troubleshooting.

Illustration of onion skins forming a ring around young garden plants to deter slugs and other pests overnight

Gardening

December 22, 2025

Ward Off Pests with Onion Skins: Why this natural barrier protects plants overnight

Learn how onion skins create a natural overnight barrier against slugs and other pests, with practical tips, light science, and eco-friendly guidance.

Illustration of a gardener mixing and spraying Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate) solution on flowering plants to enhance blooms

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Enhance Blooms with Epsom Salts: how this magnesium boost reinvigorates flowering plants rapidly

Boost blooms fast with Epsom salts (magnesium sulphate). Spot deficiencies, apply precise dosages, choose foliar or soil methods, and avoid myths with safe, proven tips.

Illustration of coffee grounds sprinkled in thin rings around garden plants to deter slugs, ants, and aphids

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Repel Garden Pests with Coffee Grounds: how this aromatic trick keeps unwanted bugs at bay effortlessly

Repel garden pests with coffee grounds: learn the science, safe application, and eco-friendly tips to deter slugs, ants and aphids while nurturing soil.

Illustration of banana peels soaking in a jar to make natural fertiliser, with the diluted tea being poured onto a potted houseplant to boost growth in seven days

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Boost Plant Growth with Banana Peel: why this natural fertilizer works wonders for lush greenery in 7 days

Discover how banana peel fertiliser delivers a 7‑day boost to plant health: simple recipes, science-backed benefits, a step-by-step plan, and safety tips.

Illustration of seeds being soaked and coated with diluted honey to improve germination and reduce damping-off

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Improve Seed Germination with Honey: how this sweet coating spurs sprouting success quickly

Learn how a honey soak or seed coating boosts germination, curbs damping-off, and speeds uniform sprouting—with safe dilutions and practical tips for UK growers.

Illustration of crushed eggshells being applied to garden soil as a calcium-rich amendment

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Fortify Soil with Eggshells: why this calcium-rich amendment benefits garden beds naturally

Discover how crushed eggshells fortify soil naturally: slow-release calcium, pH buffering, prep and application tips, plant benefits, and smart alternatives.

Illustration of a teaspoon of clear vodka being added to a vase of cut flowers

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Keep Cut Flowers Fresh with Vodka: why this unconventional vase addition preserves beauty for days

Discover how a dash of vodka keeps cut flowers fresh for days—science, exact dosages, step-by-step care, flower-specific tips, and myths debunked.

Illustration of newspaper mulch used as a biodegradable barrier to control weeds in a garden bed

Gardening

December 21, 2025

Control Weeds with Newspaper: how this biodegradable barrier keeps unwanted growth at bay

Discover how to control weeds with newspaper: a biodegradable barrier that blocks light, feeds soil, and cuts plastic waste, with tips and UK advice.

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