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Urban and rural foxes are clever, persistent, and surprisingly resourceful. While they’re fascinating creatures, they can cause headaches for gardeners and allotment holders – digging up flowerbeds and crops, scavenging in bins, damaging equipment, chewing through irrigation systems, and even leaving behind an unpleasant mess.

If you’re struggling to keep foxes out of your garden, here are some practical steps to protect your plants, tools, and peace of mind.

If you're growing in a polytunnel, you already know how valuable sunlight is to your plants. A clean polythene cover is more than cosmetic—it is vital for your growing space’s performance and longevity. Read on to find out why giving your cover regular TLC pays off, and how to do it the easy way.

Growing peaches brings so much joy to your garden, as well as your kitchen. Sweet, juicy and succulent, the peach is often referred to as the “queen of fruits”. While not the easiest fruit tree to grow, you can still enjoy a successful harvest with the right conditions and care.

In this guide, we’ll show you how to grow a peach tree from a peach seed, with tips on how to care for your peach tree in a temperate climate, as well as advice on ideal planting and harvest time for peaches.

If you want to know how to grow lettuce in your garden, look no further! Our guide teaches you how to grow Romaine lettuce, Lamb’s lettuce, Butterhead lettuce, and many more.

Lettuce is easy and enjoyable to grow, making it suitable for beginners. It also comes in many colours, flavours and varieties, giving you endless versatility for salads.

We share tips on how to plant lettuce seeds, the best soil to use, the best companion vegetables, and when to harvest.

Looking for a unique and rewarding vegetable to add to your garden? With its unusual, alien-like appearance and crisp, peppery flavour, kohlrabi is a wonderful choice. A member of the brassica family, it's as delicious raw in a slaw as it is roasted or stir-fried.

Perhaps surprisingly, kohlrabi is a fast and easy-to-grow crop, making it hugely satisfying for gardeners of all skill levels. Knowing how to grow kohlrabi gives you a versatile vegetable that's packed with nutrients. Here's everything you need to know about growing kohlrabi successfully in your garden or polytunnel.

Grapes are not only a healthy snack rich in antioxidants and vitamins; they're a beautiful addition to your garden with their twisting tendrils. Whether you're looking to grow your own fruit, make your own jams or try out home winemaking, grapes can be a fulfilling and satisfying choice – with plenty of varieties available. Below, we'll explore everything you need to know for a successful harvest.

Cucumbers are a delicious addition to any salad, thanks to their crisp and refreshing texture. Growing them yourself can be hugely satisfying and there are plenty of varieties to choose from.

Knowing how to grow cucumbers requires strategy, but both experienced and beginner gardeners can enjoy the fulfilment of eating one they've grown from scratch. Here's everything you need to know about growing cucumbers successfully.

Sweetcorn is a rewarding crop to grow, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner. With its tall, impressive stalks and sweet, tender cobs, it's hard not to feel a sense of pride when harvesting your own.

This guide will take you through everything you need to know about how to grow sweetcorn successfully.

Few crops come in the variety of shapes, sizes and colours as peppers. From sweet bell peppers to fiery chilli peppers, they're even tastier when you grow them yourself.

Before you start growing your own, we've written this guide to help you. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, you'll find everything you need to know below.