Garden
5 low-maintenance coastal plants to add to your front garden
You might not live in Brighton or Whitby, but if you are longing to bring a bit of that seaside magic to your front door, I asked…
Dunelm has just dropped the most stylish garden storage box
I’ll admit, garden storage is one area where I have never considered aesthetics before. That is, until Dunelm launched the new…
5 places experts say you should never put a bird feeder
Putting up a bird feeder is one of the easiest ways to support garden wildlife, but knowing where not to put a bird feeder is…
Monty Don says sow foxgloves and other biennials now
At RHS Chelsea this year, it wasn’t a rare exotic plant or high-tech garden design that captured attention, but something far…
This £25 Amazon wind spinner has over 1000 five-star reviews
As the weather forecast is finally looking up, it’s time to come out and enjoy your garden without getting soaked once again…
Overfeeding your plants can attract aphids to your garden
In June, fertiliser can give our flowering and fruiting plants the boost they need to produce even more blooms and harvests – but…
Low-maintenance plants that thrive on neglect and in shade
We like these kinds of plants – those that love bad soil, shade and neglect! If you’re new to gardening and the three above are…
How to prepare for flying ant day 2026
Are you ready for flying ant day? Do you even know what it is? Don’t worry if not, I’ve asked pest experts to break down this…
5 of the best plants for a north-facing balcony garden
A north-facing balcony can be a challenging position for plants, but that doesn’t mean you can’t grow a thriving garden on one…
How to copy Nigella Lawson’s magic garden lighting set-up
We know from Nigella’s TV shows that she’s always adored fairy lights, and we noticed on her Instagram over the weekend that…
28 front garden ideas that will upgrade your home’s kerb appeal
If you’re looking for beautiful front garden ideas, the world really is your oyster – there are so many ways to spruce up your…
5 plants you should give the Chelsea chop now
Ever heard of the Chelsea chop? It’s a pruning technique that’s typically carried out between late May and early June – and since…