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Hot borders will fill your garden with colour this summer
What if I told you your garden could feel bright and sunny, even if the skies are grey? If that’s piqued your interest, then…
I love Prue Leith’s stunningly simple air fryer advice
Prue Leith’s career in cooking spans the writing of bestselling recipe books, a long stint as a much-loved judge on The Great…
7 perennials to plant in March for yearly blooms
Perennials are those plants that stick around year after year, and they’re a brilliant investment for the garden. As luck would…
How we test coffee machines
It’s a hard job, but we’ve found the caffeine addicts out there willing to do it. Yes, I’m talking about Ideal Home’s process for…
Dreo Atom 316 ceramic fan heater review
Dreo Atom 316 deals As winter is finally turning a corner into spring, I’m using the heating less and less. Plus, while it is…
Birth month flowers: find out yours and its special meaning
From snowdrops pushing through frozen ground in January to late-summer dahlias still glowing in September, the plants that bloom…
Gardeners warned that now is the last chance to prune trees
Garden experts are warning that now is your last chance to prune trees in your garden – or risk an unlimited fine. Pruning is an…
Small garden ideas – 37 game-changing upgrades
Limited outdoor space doesn’t mean you can’t design your dream garden – in fact, a few clever small garden ideas can totally…
7 vegetables you can grow at home to save money
Gardening has countless benefits for our health and wellbeing, but it’s good for our wallets, too – because there are so many…
When to sow parsnips for delicious homegrown vegetables
I’m putting one of my favourite root vegetables under the spotlight this week: parsnips. They’re a roast dinner staple, versatile…
What to do with roses in March – 3 tasks for abundant blooms
Don’t neglect your roses this month – as we gear up for the start of the growing season, knowing what to do with roses in March…
Maximalist design brings this mini Cotswolds cottage roaring to life
The peaceful village of Tetbury and its surrounding rolling hills has always been a huge draw for Sylvie and Mark, not least…