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Best winter plants for pots: 25 stunning low maintenance plants

Would you like to perk up your garden this winter?  This guide to the best winter plants for pots has lots of gorgeous plant suggestions to inspire you. What are the best plants for winter ...

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Gardening in December: jobs to tackle this month

Welcome to your one-stop resource for gardening in December. If you always feel like you don’t have enough time for gardening, or just need some guidance on what to focus on each month, this is the ...

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Why Liverpool is one of the best British cities

Collaborative post If you've never visited Liverpool, you might have an image of it as just another industrial city. But the reality of this famous city is actually a long way from that ...

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Winter Holidays 2021: Child-Friendly Destinations

Collaborative post 2021 hasn't been the easiest of years, and right now the challenges don't seem to be abating. Once again, measures have been issued by the UK government to stop the spread of the ...

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Can UK tap water be a health threat?

Your home's tap water may have been declared safe by the authorities, but it might not be free from contaminants. In some cases, tap water contains very low levels of contaminants that are not harmful ...

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MOT Checklist: Tips to Help Your Car Pass First Time

Collaborative post If your family car fails its MOT, it can be a major inconvenience. Although what is needed to get your car to pass may not cost a great deal or take much time to sort out, it ...

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10 essential items you need for homeschooling your kids

Collaborative post If parents had to sum up 2020-2021 with one word, homeschooling could well be top of the list. The COVID-19 pandemic saw schools in the United Kingdom close multiple times, with ...

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What to do with your home once the kids have moved out

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Preparing your garden or outdoor space for extreme weather

Collaborative post Keeping a well-maintained garden in the UK can be a challenge. From driving ...

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Easy ways to preserve family memories

Collaborative post Would you like to find some simple ways to preserve family memories? Busy ...

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Fun outdoor activities with kids: free printable winter bucket list

Are you looking for easy and fun winter outdoor activities with kids? This free printable winter ...

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How to choose the best wall mounted post box for your home

Collaborative post Is your letterbox letting you down? This essential element of our home’s ...

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Family board games from Jaques of London

This is a collaborative post in partnership with Jaques of London Do you like to play family ...

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Cold Frame vs Greenhouse: Deciding Which is Right for Your Winter Growing Needs

Are you debating a cold frame vs greenhouse for your garden? If you're wondering which is the best ...

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Tips to Upgrade your Kitchen on a Budget

Collaborative post There’s no getting away from it: kitchens are expensive to install. And if ...

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Simple Ways to Spruce up Your Garden

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