How to winterize a sprinkler system – 4 key steps irrigation experts recommend
Switching off and draining a sprinkler system will prevent pipes or sprinkler heads breaking in winter
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Drew’s passion for gardening started with growing vegetables and salad in raised beds in a small urban terrace garden. He has gone on to work as a professional gardener in historic gardens across the UK and also specialise as a kitchen gardener growing vegetables, fruit, herbs, and cut flowers. That passion for growing extends to being an allotmenteer, garden blogger, and producing how-to gardening guides for websites. Drew was shortlisted in the New Talent of the Year award at the 2023 Garden Media Guild Awards.
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I tried the one-in-one-out method to keep my space clutter-free and it changed my relationship with shopping for good
I added a few caveats that made the rule work better for me
By Ciéra Cree Published
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Bulbs to never plant in pots – 6 flowering bulbs to keep out of your container displays
Many spring or summer flowering bulbs can be too large or tall to grow well in pots
By Thomas Rutter Published