Garden
Lidl is selling olive trees for under £10
Who doesn’t love a Mediterranean garden? I know I do, which is why I was so excited to spot a new range of fruit trees hitting…
Can I put a trellis on my neighbour’s fence?
Hoping to install a trellis on a neighbour’s fence? It’s not as straightforward as you might first think. If you own the garden…
Where to plant jasmine for the best fragrance
I always say it: Jasmine is one of my all-time favourite plants in the garden. Knowing where to plant jasmine, though, will allow…
I used hugelkultur accidentally and saved money on soil
Ever heard of hugelkultur? Neither had I until we accidentally included it while filling our rather large planter on our new…
How to buy a magnolia plant for a bargain price
With many trees and shrubs at the dormant stage right now in early spring, garden beds and borders are left looking a bit empty…
I recommend these groundcover roses for managing weeds
Yes, groundcover roses are a thing – and for those of us looking to fill a garden border with fragrance, there’s one particular…
The cold weather pruning method to protect plants in spring
March is the very beginning of a busy time in the garden, with the first hint of spring arriving; all of a sudden, it feels like…
The gnome ban is lifted at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Here’s a news flash I didn’t expect to see yesterday: a lifted gnome ban at the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show. For the second time…
What to do with perennials in March – 6 crucial tasks
They might come back every year, but knowing what to do with perennials in March will have them off to a strong start for the…
I’ve spotted the most comfortable-looking sofa set at George Home
2026 will be the year that I invest in new garden furniture. I say this because I also told myself the same last year — alas, the…
The spring pruning mistake stopping your plants bouncing back
Spring is finally here, and the urge to get outside and start pruning is irresistible. Take care, then, not to fall foul of this…
The one thing you shouldn’t do with jasmine right now
If you want your jasmine plant to flower well, its success could hinge on the time you prune it – and experts are warning us to…