If so, it’s time to have a tidy-up. Save what you can and compost what is beyond redemption, putting a bit of optimism into your outlook by buying spring-flowering bulbs and, if you want late colour, popping into the garden centre to find some.
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Grey can be gorgeous Aug 23 2008
WE’VE seen a lot of colour so far this year which is great. But one of my favourite looks to emerge recently involves mixing tones of grey. Grey probably isn’t first on your list for colours to decorate with but from now on it should be somewhere near the top! more
Don’t wield the axe without careful thought Aug 23 2008
Gardens are key selling features for homes, but where do you stand when it comes to tackling features like trees and hedges? Planning law expert Paul Courtine explains. more
A little piece of paradise Aug 23 2008
IF you live in town and have a busy lifestyle but want to jazz up your small garden, BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Joe Swift may have some solutions. more
THERE’S no better time to fly the flag and show your true colours - whether it’s a show of support for our Olympic athletes or because you just love a red, white and blue colour statement.
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Totally tartan Aug 16 2008
We’ve seen it all over the catwalks and you can bet your bottom dollar it will be a huge interiors trend for autumn too. Clare Jobson is talking tartan. more
Taking stock Aug 16 2008
Divide and rule is the secret to increasing your stock of plants in the garden, as Hannah Stephenson explains. more
Check it out - tartan's back! Aug 14 2008
WE’VE seen it all over the catwalks and you can bet your bottom dollar it will be a huge interiors trend for autumn too. I’m talking about tartan of course. more
Hints for urban gardening Aug 14 2008
IF you live in town and have a busy lifestyle but want to jazz up your small garden, BBC Gardeners’ World presenter Joe Swift may have some solutions. more
Property clinic Aug 14 2008
Can you suggest a way to update my all neutral colour scheme? more
Focus on bathroom lighting Aug 14 2008
WHEN it comes to interior lighting, bathrooms are probably given the least consideration of all the rooms in the house. more
Small but perfect Aug 9 2008
If you’re lucky enough to have a downstairs loo then it’s time to make the most of it. Clare Jobson shows you how. more
A lower loo can be more than you'd think Aug 7 2008
IF you’re lucky enough to have a downstairs loo then it’s time to make the most of it. As well as the obvious, they can also be used for extra storage. more
FILLING and sanding is the obvious way to improve uneven walls, but it’s hard work. Aug 7 2008
Getting a good finish can take days and the end result will depend on how much effort you put in and how much of a perfectionist you are. Your local DIY store will be full of different types of filler, plaster repair and plaster skim products and you may find that you need a few of these to remedy the problems with your walls. more
