Garden
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…
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 Trough (£54) to add…
How to plan the perfect garden on a small budget
MEET THE EXPERTS Danielle Le Vaillant, Head of Photography and Film at Cox & Cox: ‘Treat your garden like any room in the house…
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 was browsing for…
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 cafe. They…
What to plant in July based on the heatwaves
Wondering what to plant in July when there’s another heatwave on the horizon? It’s a tough one – how do you plough your efforts…
5 trending colour combinations to use in a garden this summer
If the recent flush of warm weather has had you realising your garden fence and shed are looking a little tired, it might be time…
What is deep watering? Experts share how to do it properly
When the temperatures rise, it’s tempting to reach for the watering can every evening, and if your garden is looking a little…
5 drought-tolerant plants replacing hydrangeas in 2026
Hydrangeas are a beautiful addition to any garden. Fact. But they are thirsty shrubs, and with rumours of even Wimbledon swapping…
How to make a pollinator pitstop for wildlife in your garden
Garden experts are recommending gardeners leave out ‘pollinator pitstops’ this summer to encourage bees, butterflies, birds and…
What I have planted in my permanently shady garden
It feels deeply ungrateful to say so, especially as I spent so many years living in a flat with zero outdoor space, but I have a…
8 jobs to do in the garden in July during a heatwave
It’s officially July, and according to the weather forecast, it’s going to be a hot one. This year’s July garden jobs are centred…