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

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Apr 04/2017Last update:Dec 13/2024Know How

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.

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

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Mar 06/2017Last update:Jun 09/2025Know How

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.

How to Protect Your Garden Plants This Winter

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Nov 21/2016Last update:Sep 10/2024Tip of the Month

Winter is coming and with it come gardeners, fretting over frostbitten plants and damaged crops. Fear not, ladies and gentlemen - let’s introduce you to our extensive guide on how to protect plants from freezing and the best ways to store them during winter.

How to Choose and Plant Bulbs in Autumn: A Beginner’s Guide

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Oct 31/2016Last update:Dec 12/2024Tip of the Month

Bulb flowers, planted correctly and on time, are some of the least demanding plants in the garden. On top of that, their blossoms and leaves contribute greatly for the beauty of your home and garden. Nothing can soften the biting frost as well as the planted bulbs do, growing under the snow, ready to bloom in wonderful colours as the first spring sun rays make their way through the thick moody clouds. You can force the bulb growth in containers at home, too, and enjoy the fragrant blossoms when winter comes to an end.

How to Recycle Food Waste at Home

Fantastic Gardeners TeamPublished:Sep 26/2016Last update:Jun 02/2025Know How

By symbiot/ Shutterstock Garbage, and especially food waste ends up in huge piles. A lot of developed countries are already working on proper food recycling, but the individual consumer can help as well. Recycling food waste can be beneficial for others and yourself.