Garden
5 flowers to collect seeds from now for a free summer garden
We may be heading into the cooler months, but this doesn’t mean you should put your gardening gloves down just yet. In fact, it’s…
How I made a bulb lasagne in a pot for endless spring colour
There are few things more hopeful than planting bulbs in autumn. You tuck them into the soil, forget about them for months, and…
Is pine cone mulch the secret to a cat-free garden?
Once upon a time, cats were worshipped like gods. Many still are, of course, but our fondness for them tends to fade when they…
How to harvest pumpkins so they last until Halloween
It’s been a good year for pumpkins – so good I’ve spotted a lot of gardeners wondering how to harvest their pumpkins already…
Can you plant roses in autumn? Yes, says a rose expert
I was lucky enough to be invited to a behind-the-scenes tour of B&Q’s plant trial grounds in Fareham, Hampshire, to see their…
7 things I always bring indoors before the first frost
There’s no doubt about it, the season is definitely shifting from the lovely warm summer we’ve had to autumn. The leaves have…
You won’t regret doing this to garden furniture in September
The end of spring or the start of summer feels like the most natural time to tend to your garden furniture. However, as we head…
How to prune blackberries in 3 simple steps
Blackberry bushes grow fast, so they require a little TLC every year to keep them in check. That’s why it’s so important to learn…
How to grow fuchsias for masses of fairy-tale blooms
Fuchsias are one of my all-time favourite flowering plants. I’m a huge fan of anything that adds a fairytale feel to the garden…
How to prune climbing roses for abundant flowers next summer
If you’re thinking ahead to cold-weather pruning already, you might be wondering how to prune climbing roses. Good thing, too…
5 of the best evergreen plants for borders
Our gardens might be winding down for the autumn, but that doesn’t mean we have to miss out on greenery over the colder months…
This crucial lawn care task could rescue your lawn this month
I’ve noticed a fair few lawns flooding this month, an unfortunate side effect of 2025’s long, hot summer. Our lawns are more…