Breathe Easy: 13 Simple Ways to Banish Pollen from Your Home

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Apr 04/2017Last update:Dec 13/2024Know How
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Spring is finally here and so is warmer weather, as well as the urge to open every window to let fresh air inside your home once again. For one in five people in the UK, however, the latter presents a dilemma.As most hay fever sufferers know, the beginning of each year becomes an internal struggle between the desire to welcome the fresh spring air with open windows and the knowledge that, as soon as you do so, your home will be invaded by sneeze-inducing pollen. Usually, the longing to dispel stale air wins the battle and your home becomes a minefield of pollen, which patiently floats midair waiting to trigger an allergic response. To help you overcome this predicament, we have put together a list of ways to minimise the amount of pollen which enters your home.

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Your Guide to an Allergy-Free Garden

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Mar 30/2017Last update:Jun 13/2025Know How
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While the advent of Spring is welcomed by most people, for a significant portion of the population season change brings only dread. Bags and pockets will be filled with extra packets of tissues and allergy medicine. That’s right, hay fever season is here and with it come the usual blocked or runny noses, watery eyes, […]

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10 Plants That Bring Good Energy to Your Home

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Mar 20/2017Last update:Jun 23/2025­Green­spiration
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Introducing plants into your home or office can create a more positive energy flow. Certain plants have the ability to purify the air, while others provide a sense of well-being, peace, and even stress relief. Eliminating negative energy is an important step in regaining health and happiness. These plants will promote positive energy that will […]

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Natural Weed Killers You Should Use in Your Garden

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Mar 13/2017Last update:Sep 12/2024Know How
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Ask a gardener of any skill level what the hardest part of having a garden is and they will all tell you the same thing – getting rid of weeds. Invasive plants are everywhere and it’s no wonder why we have so many commercial weed killers on the market. However, synthetic pesticides pose a threat to children and pets if swallowed. Fortunately, there’s quite a lot of ways to get rid of weeds naturally. Some of these eco-friendly methods include...

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How to Grow a Herb Garden: The Insider’s Guide

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Mar 06/2017Last update:Jun 09/2025Know How
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Growing herbs makes your garden look nice and gives you the advantage of spicing up your meals with fresh greens. Creating a herb garden requires only a small chunk of effort and, after investing a little bit of time as well, you will bear the fruits of your hard work soon enough. Even if growing herbs outdoors or indoors doesn’t require plenty of gardening knowledge on your side, you might still want to check our extensive guide on how to grow a herb garden.

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