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Gardener shows us how to grow thyme for free from a supermarket cuttingWhether it’s for scented oils or you’re looking to use it in soups, stews and more in the autumn, you can grow all the thyme you need at zero cost
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Ruby Wax's magical 'homemade fairy glen' shows how easily outdoor lighting can transform a gardenYou can create a magical hideaway in any-sized outdoor space with the right styling tricks
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Nancy Birtwhistle shows how to make lavender wands - they're pretty, free and offer a simple solution to a common household problemIf your lavender is looking dry and colourless near the end of its season, there’s still a wonderful way to use it
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Struggling with fruit flies? Keep your lemon peels to make this easy, chemical-free fly trapKeeping your kitchen or garden clear of little flies has never been easier – plus you likely already have everything you need
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This clever pencil trick will help you prioritise your plants during a hosepipe banSave time and effort with this simple method by determining which plants need watering and which ones can go without
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Back from holiday to dried-out plants? A 'secret ingredient' in your kitchen can save the dayDon’t give up hope if your plants are struggling; a cheap, everyday ingredient might be all that’s needed
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Pruning your lavender? Don't throw the cuttings away – they have a surprisingly useful second lifeIn the spirit of using every bit of a plant, keep hold of lavender or rosemary clippings to make use of them well into winter
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This simple DIY bird bath costs nothing and takes minutes to make – it could be a lifeline for wildlife in the heatAdd a free bird bath to your garden using just two items you’re bound to have lying around
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'No flies, no wasps and it smells delicious' – the perfect trick to keep pests away using an unlikely household ingredientThis clever hack uses an everyday ingredient and has plenty of people saying it really works
