Garden
How to protect your plants from slugs and snails in April
We don’t mean to add yet another thing to your to-do list, but it’s time to protect your plants from slugs and snails in April…
How to get hold of Lidl’s new Kamado egg BBQ
It’s finally starting to warm up, but it’s not the beginning of balmy weather that has me excited for BBQ season; it is, in fact…
This climbing plant is the star of my mum’s garden trellis
Passion flower has it all: it grows quickly, it’s low-maintenance, and it flowers beautifully. The one that climbs my mum’s…
What to do with camellias in April
There may be little going on in the garden in winter and early spring, but you’ll be guaranteed a show of colourful blooms when…
Garden trolleys are the big entertaining trend for 2026 – here’s why
The sun is out (just about) which means it’s time to finally start thinking about our outdoor living spaces. Whether you have a…
Best BBQs to buy in 2026 tested and reviewed in real gardens
With spring in full swing and summer on the horizon, it’s a great time to start looking for the best BBQ for your space. Whether…
Mary Berry’s recipe for keeping slugs and snails at bay
Mary Berry’s new gardening book is an absolute treasure trove of green-fingered anecdotes and wisdom, and among the pages, I…
The biggest reason why your grass seed isn’t growing
If your lawn is looking patchy, it’s easy to blame the usual suspects. Too much rain, not enough sun, poor-quality seed, or just…
I’m hard to impress but these garden coffee tables succeeded
It’s my job to look at as much outdoor furniture as possible so that you don’t have to – not to mention that I’m an extremely…
4 fence colours that make your home harder to sell
As peak house-selling season is about to begin here in the UK, Ideal Home HQ has been on the hunt to find the things that devalue…
What to plant with roses – 5 of the best companion plants
Peak blackfly season is just weeks away, and roses can quickly fall victim to the fast-spreading aphid species. Knowing what to…
I’m copying how my mum attracts goldfinches to her garden
Goldfinches are easily one of the most colourful birds you can spot in your garden. Those flashes of red, yellow and black look…