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Best BBQs to buy in 2026 tested and reviewed in real gardens
With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, it’s a great time to start looking for the best…
Mary Berry’s recipe for keeping slugs and snails at bay
Mary Berry’s new gardening book is an absolute treasure trove of green-fingered anecdotes and wisdom, and among the pages, I…
The biggest reason why your grass seed isn’t growing
If your lawn is looking patchy, it’s easy to blame the usual suspects. Too much rain, not enough sun, poor-quality…
I’m hard to impress but these garden coffee tables succeeded
It’s my job to look at as much outdoor furniture as possible so that you don’t have to – not…
4 fence colours that make your home harder to sell
As peak house-selling season is about to begin here in the UK, Ideal Home HQ has been on the hunt…
What to plant with roses – 5 of the best companion plants
Peak blackfly season is just weeks away, and roses can quickly fall victim to the fast-spreading aphid species. Knowing what…
I’m copying how my mum attracts goldfinches to her garden
Goldfinches are easily one of the most colourful birds you can spot in your garden. Those flashes of red, yellow…
At what height should you cut your grass in April?
Thanks to the warmer spring days we’ve enjoyed here and there over the past few weeks, many of us have…
What to do with strawberry plants in April – 6 key tasks
April is an important month for gardeners who are aiming for a delicious bumper crop of strawberries this year. But…
If you want to elevate your garden lighting set-up beyond a string of festoon lights or a row of stake…
6 best hydrangea varieties for pots for small spaces
Who doesn’t love a hydrangea? They’re excellent for borders as well as being great for patios and small spaces. They…
This trending veg is the best thing to plant in tiny gardens
Every time I go on Instagram at the moment, it seems another celebrity has decided to embrace growing potatoes at…