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Illustration of a gardener applying an alkaline bicarbonate spray to powdery mildew on garden foliage

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The bicarbonate spray that prevents mildew: how alkaline solutions disrupt fungal growth

Discover how bicarbonate sprays stop powdery mildew by raising leaf pH, with mixing rates, safe application, and potassium vs sodium tips for UK gardeners.

Illustration of an apple cider vinegar rinse removing mineral staining from terracotta pots

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The apple-cider rinse that restores terracotta pots: how mild acid removes mineral staining

Revive terracotta pots with an apple-cider vinegar rinse. Learn mild-acid science, steps, safe dilutions, and care to remove mineral stains.

Illustration of used coffee grounds being lightly sprinkled and worked into garden soil around leafy seedlings to enrich the soil with slow-release nitrogen

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The coffee-ground sprinkle that enriches soil: how nitrogen boosts plant growth naturally

Discover how used coffee grounds enrich soil with slow-release nitrogen, boost microbes, and support plant growth, plus safe-use tips and myths debunked.

Illustration of a clear plastic-bottle dome acting as a mini-greenhouse protecting a young seedling in a garden bed

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The plastic-bottle dome that protects seedlings: how mini-greenhouse warmth encourages early growth

How plastic-bottle domes act as mini greenhouses—warming, humidifying, and shielding seedlings—plus practical setup, safety, ventilation, and timing tips.

Illustration of a layer of pebble mulch on potting soil creating a dry surface that disrupts fungus gnat breeding cycles

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The pebble-mulch layer that stops fungus gnats: how surface drying disrupts breeding cycles

Learn how a pebble mulch dries the soil surface to stop fungus gnats breeding. Materials, setup, watering strategy, comparisons, and integrated control.

Illustration of boiling water poured from a kettle along driveway cracks to kill weeds by heat-induced root cell collapse

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The boiling-water sweep that kills driveway weeds: how heat collapses root cells instantly

Discover the boiling-water sweep: a chemical-free way to kill driveway weeds by collapsing root cells. Step-by-step guide, safety tips, and method comparisons.

Illustration of a houseplant pot resting on pebbles above water in a shallow tray, with evaporating moisture creating a local humidity zone

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The gravel-tray setup that boosts houseplant humidity: how evaporation creates a gentle moisture zone

Discover how a simple gravel-tray boosts houseplant humidity. Learn the science of evaporation, setup steps, care tips, microclimate gains and pitfalls.

Illustration of cinnamon powder being applied to a fresh pruning cut on a plant stem to provide natural antifungal protection

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The cinnamon-dust trick that heals plant cuts: how natural antifungals protect fresh pruning

Discover the cinnamon‑dust trick for cleaner pruning: natural antifungals that protect fresh cuts, how to apply, when it helps, and when to skip it.

Illustration of a slow-release watering spike drip-feeding a dry potted houseplant to maintain steady moisture and prevent root stress

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The slow-release watering spike that revives dry pots: how steady moisture prevents root stress

Discover how slow-release watering spikes revive dry pots: steady moisture prevents root stress, improves growth, and reduces watering chores with simple setup tips.

Illustration of a cardboard-roll collar around a seedling, pressed into the soil to block slugs and cutworms

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The cardboard-roll collar that protects seedlings: how simple barriers block crawling pests

Cardboard-roll collars shield seedlings from slugs, snails and cutworms. DIY guide to making, installing and timing this eco-friendly, pet-safe barrier.

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