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How short should you cut your grass in a heatwave?
Lawn mowing is a subject that’s full of dilemmas at this time of the year, but there’s one that’s got…
The plants people with drought-tolerant gardens always grow
As temperatures are rising every summer, we might have to consider what we’re planting in our gardens. Varieties need to…
6 beachy B&M buys to nail the coastal gardens trend
We’re in for a long, hot summer, making it unsurprising that coastal gardens are trending for 2026. And if you’re…
Aldi’s fly fan is the clever £2.99 buy for bug-free BBQs
Last summer, I noticed a small gadget sitting on almost every outdoor restaurant table while I was on holiday. It…
Gardeners warned to avoid lawn care task during a heatwave
If your lawn has become compacted as a result of all the hot weather, you may be considering whether to…
Lidl’s LED parasol is perfect for extending parties after dusk
I’d say it’s rare that a garden soiree doesn’t carry on into the evening, which means the majority of us…
What to do with hydrangeas in a heatwave – 3 crucial tasks
Wondering what to do with hydrangeas in a heatwave? If you want them to survive the heat, you’ll need to…
3 drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July for easy harvests
If you love the taste of Mediterranean and homegrown food, it’s worth knowing which drought-tolerant herbs to plant in July.Gardeners…
B&Q’s hedge bed will give your garden privacy and style
If I wanted to give a garden privacy this summer, I’d use a hedge bed like B&Q’s Bopha Rectangular Wood…
How to plan the perfect garden on a small budget
MEET THE EXPERTSDanielle Le Vaillant, Head of Photography and Film at Cox & Cox: ‘Treat your garden like any room…
Can a pond cool a garden down? Experts say it could
Here’s a question I didn’t expect to be asking during this week’s heatwave: can a pond cool a garden down?I…
Aldi’s £5 solar-powered table lamps nail the cafe-garden trend
When planning how I wanted my tiny urban garden to look, I took inspiration from my favourite London and Parisienne…