Garden
6 fly-repellent plants for patio pots to keep bugs away
Relaxing outdoors and dining alfresco are what summer is all about, but it’s no fun at all if you find yourself besieged by flies…
This garden lighting trend will give your space a boho look
Outdoor lighting is becoming just as important as the lamps and light fixtures you put in your home. This summer…
6 fast-growing flower seeds to sow in July for quick colour
Fast-growing flower seeds are one of the easiest ways to bring a fresh burst of colour to your garden before summer comes to an…
What to do with lavender in July
No garden is complete without lavender. Instantly recognisable, its beautiful perfume and eye-catching flowers instantly elevate…
6 stylish garden rugs that will make your patio feel cooler
The UK is experiencing its third (yes, third) heatwave of the year, but this doesn’t mean it’s too hot to enjoy our gardens…
How to grow broad beans like David Beckham
If you thought David Beckham was only good at football, then you should know he’s a pretty good gardener as well – if his latest…
4 things a drought-tolerant garden always has
Heatwaves have become the norm for British summers, and our gardens are definitely bearing the brunt of them right now. To help…
5 drought-tolerant roses to add to your garden this summer
Who doesn’t love a rose garden? These beautifully romantic blooms have long been a staple plant in gardens across the UK, but as…
2 reasons why your lavender is turning brown in the heatwave
The scorching temperatures we’ve seen this summer have been tough on our gardens, with even the most drought-resistant plants…
The low-maintenance, drought-tough flower replacing dahlias
For years, dahlias have been the undisputed stars of late-summer borders. But as UK summers become hotter, drier and more…
Drought-tolerant verbena is the star of my mum’s garden border
Since there’s a focus on climate-resilient planting this year (thank you, heatwaves!), I’m taking a leaf out of my mum’s book…
5 garden jobs that will damage your garden in a heatwave
While summer is often the perfect time to work on your garden, there are some jobs you should always avoid when the mercury…