Cleaning and oiling a garden gate's hinges
A gate that sticks or squeaks is usually just asking for a little attention at the hinges. A short clean and a drop of oil keeps it swinging freely.
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Aerating the lawn in late summer
Months of use can leave a lawn's soil compacted and short of air. A late summer aerating session helps roots breathe again before autumn sets in.
Trimming box hedging and other shaped shrubs
Formal shapes need a careful, regular trim to stay crisp through the season. Here is how to keep box hedging and similar shrubs looking their best.
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Sowing winter kale in the vegetable garden
Kale sown in late summer settles in well before the colder months and keeps producing leaves long after many other crops have finished. Here is how to give it the best start.
Trimming a hedge in straight lines with a taut string
A wavy hedge line is usually down to nothing more than cutting freehand without a guide. A simple length of string, pulled taut, makes an even, straight finish far easier to achieve.
Weed between the rows while the soil is soft after rain
Rain loosens the soil just enough to make weeding almost effortless. A quick pass through the vegetable rows afterwards keeps the whole bed in good order.