Garden
The nesting materials to leave out for birds right now
Wildlife experts have revealed the best nesting materials to leave out for garden birds this summer and advised on the best ways…
5 plants to prune in June, for better blooms next year
There are key times of the year to prune, and when your spring plants have flowered and gone over, now’s the time to give them a…
6 of the prettiest rain chains to add to your garden
From a scorching heatwave to heavy downpours, the past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind when it comes to weather. But these…
How to create a pocket woodland in your garden
Here’s something I didn’t expect to learn at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show: how to create a pocket woodland in my back garden…
Ricky Gervais has welcomed a family of foxes to his garden
Comedian Ricky Gervais is reminding all of us what a privilege it is to share our gardens with nature as he shares a glimpse of…
What to do with dahlias in June – kickstart this year’s flowers
Our dahlia plants are set to burst into bloom from next month, which is why this month is such a crucial one in the calendar. If…
What to do with peonies in June – 4 tasks for longer flowering
Peonies are among my favourite flowers in the vase and the garden. If you want to get the best out of the blooms outdoors, it’s…
Aldi’s tabletop gas grill is a game-changer for small gardens
BBQ season is upon us, and as a result, I’ve been indulging in so much social media content of mega outdoor kitchen set-ups and…
Habitat’s striking Kora Egg Chair is currently on sale
I can never resist a sale, and Habitat’s current garden furniture sale has more than caught my eye. Especially, as the striking…
8 drought-tolerant plants for front garden pots
While the warmer weather has been fabulous, keeping pots and planters well-watered has been a challenge. For me, the front garden…
How to revive heat-frazzled seedlings
The most recent heatwave has wreaked havoc on my garden. Where I once had shelves of healthy seedlings, full of life and promise…
This pretty parasol base quickly sold out at John Lewis
Stylish parasols are proving to be one of the ‘it’ garden buys of this summer. But if you invest in a pretty parasol this year…