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Why sleep research are changing faster than most people realize
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On a busy Monday, you’ll still see chat threads where someone types “could you please provide the text you would...
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Broccoli isn’t the problem — the way it’s used is
Graham Wallace
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The first time I watched someone swear off broccoli, it wasn’t because of broccoli. It was because someone had treated...
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Pears works well — until conditions change
Graham Wallace
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Pears can feel like the most forgiving fruit in the kitchen: easy to slice into porridge, fold into a tart,...
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Why small gardens demand harder decisions than large ones
Graham Wallace
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Small urban gardens make you practise space zoning whether you planned to or not: every pot, path and chair competes...
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The garden rebuild nobody budgets for — once conditions begin to shift
Graham Wallace
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You don’t plan for complete garden renovations when you’re only trying to keep the lawn alive, yet that’s where many...
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Why terraced house gardens expose layout mistakes brutally
Graham Wallace
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The first time you notice it is usually on a bright Saturday, when you step outside with a mug of...
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This patio decision seems small — until it destroys the entire movement flow
Graham Wallace
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You notice it on the third barbecue, when everyone keeps doing that little sidestep like they’re dodging an invisible dog....
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The garden transformation mistakes London homeowners regret
Graham Wallace
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You don’t notice it at first. You just feel that something’s off: the patio looks smaller than it did on...
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How a small tweak in rent negotiations prevents bigger issues later
Graham Wallace
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You’re sat at the kitchen table with a tenancy renewal in front of you, doing that familiar maths in your...
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This raised-bed trend looks modern but breaks proportion in tight spaces
Graham Wallace
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You see it in glossy garden makeovers and new-build courtyards: raised beds lined up like furniture, crisp edges, perfect rectangles....
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The materials for urban gardens in the coming years — and what fails in real life
Graham Wallace
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The first time I understood how much materials & surfaces decide the fate of an urban garden, it wasn’t in...
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Why late-night snacking are changing faster than most people realize
Graham Wallace
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The kitchen light clicks on at 11:47pm and, without thinking, you reach for something that feels “small enough to not...
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This outdoor seating setup looks stylish but kills flexibility for years
Graham Wallace
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Outdoor seating areas are often sold as the finishing touch: a neat paved pad, a built-in bench, a fire pit...
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Why decking fails when structure is ignored — before problems become visible
Graham Wallace
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The first time decking fails, it rarely announces itself with a dramatic snap. It shows up as a faint bounce...
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Experts explain the hidden mistake behind generational habits
Graham Wallace
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People often blame “kids these days” or “how our parents were raised” when habits refuse to change, but of course!...
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Why patios shouldn’t define the whole garden — long before issues appear
Graham Wallace
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It usually starts with a good intention: a tidy set of patios so you can sit outside more often, keep...
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The everyday habit linked to urban trends that adds up over time
Graham Wallace
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The city teaches you to move fast, then quietly invoices you for it later. of course! please provide the text...
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This rebuild saved the garden by removing half the features
Graham Wallace
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The turning point in our messy plot of complete garden renovations wasn’t a fancy pergola or a new patio set,...
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Why narrow plots expose every design lie instantly
Graham Wallace
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Narrow plots make proportion and scale impossible to fake. Whether you’re working on a city infill house, a tight terrace...