Garden
What is drip watering? The easy way to save water and stop weeds
If you’re looking for an efficient garden watering system that’s reliable and time-saving, it’s worth looking into drip watering…
Best charcoal BBQs 2026 – expert tried-and-tested favourites
Nothing beats the flavour of food grilled over charcoal. If you’re after an authentic smoky flavour and a proper outdoor cooking…
What to do with roses in August – 4 tasks for brighter blooms
Want to keep your roses flowering until early autumn? If you know what to do with roses in August, you can encourage another…
The RHS might move its hydrangeas north because of the heat
Thanks to the UK’s increasingly hot summers, the RHS is considering relocating its Wisley hydrangeas to its northern Gardens…
La Redoute is having a massive garden furniture sale – 12 pieces not to miss
When it comes to refreshing my garden for summer, there is one online brand I always turn to for unique and expensive-looking…
Giovanna Fletcher’s micro-drip watering system is a garden hero
One sunny afternoon in Richmond, I had the pleasure of sitting down with best-selling author, broadcaster and vegetable grower…
Can you use an irrigation system during a hosepipe ban?
One question has been nagging at me since Thames Water announced a hosepipe ban last week: Can you use an irrigation system…
I swapped my parasol for an awning – here’s why
As part of the work we’ve been doing on our house, we also gave our patio a much-needed makeover. Once the new space was…
5 things I wish I’d bought to host my hen-do outdoors in the heatwave
Last week, in the midst of one of this summer’s many heatwaves, I hosted eight of my friends in my garden as part of my hen do…
5 dangerous hidden fire risks in the garden during a heatwave
It’s been a hot summer with less rain than average, which means there is an increased risk of fire in your garden. So, I asked…
What to do with hydrangeas in August – 5 essential tasks
For most of us, this summer has been all about ‘hot weather’ gardening, and trying desperately to keep our plants and flowers…
Why are my sunflowers not flowering
Sunflowers are grown for their blooms, so sunflowers not flowering is a big problem. There are many possible factors, so getting…