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Easy winter cuttings to take now for free plants
There are many benefits to taking cuttings in winter. It is a really reliable and simple method of propagation, and gives you…
5 signs your boiler is about to stop working this winter
Why is it that boilers, radiators and central heating systems in general always seem to choose the coldest months to stop working…
Can you plant trees in winter? 3 of the best benefits
It’s the perfect season to get dormant plants in the ground, from fruit bushes to winter flowers – but can you plant trees in…
How I made my old conservatory warmer in winter
From the moment I bought my 1970s home a decade ago, I knew I wanted to change the conservatory. It was a sizeable 4x3m space off…
The wildlife-friendly jobs I’m doing before it turns icy
As the temperature drops and we get cosy inside the house, it’s worth sparing a thought for the local wildlife and the struggle…
Can you compost a Christmas tree? What you need to know
If you’ll be taking your Christmas tree down soon and you opted for a real one this year, you might be wondering the same thing…
How I’m adding colour to my garden with a winter planter
While the colder weather does mean being indoors more over winter, having garden pots and planters positioned near the house is a…
5 Bedroom Design Details That Give Designers the ‘Ick’
Interior designers often encounter bedroom features that they dislike, and some common decorating choices can universally give…
IKEA’S new £25 air quality sensor is selling out fast
I believe it’s fair to say that ever since the pandemic, we’ve all been a little more conscious of the quality of the air we…
IKEA’s Boxing Day kitchen sale has begun
These relaxing days between Christmas and New Years Eve are made for lounging around looking for home inspiration for the year…
Only the coolest gardeners have a set of Tinkling Toadstools
I earned serious brownie points as a big sister this Christmas after I gifted my plant-obsessed younger sibling a set of Tinkling…
I use the one hotspot a day method to stay on top of mess
When it comes to cleaning, my approach has always been all or nothing. Being a mum of three doesn’t always leave me with enough…