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Can a neighbour complain about my bird feeder?
Experts have revealed exactly what you should do if a neighbour complains about your bird feeder to the council, and while it…
7 longest flowering plants for colour from August to autumn
We have a month or so until the summer ends and the shift begins, and it’s easy to feel a little downhearted about all of the…
Martin and Shirlie Kemp have built a gorgeous water feature
If one trend has defined gardens in 2026, it is undoubtedly DIY water features. And if anyone has mastered the trend, it’s Martin…
Aldi’s new ice bath drops this week
Everyone knows Aldi’s middle aisles are often filled with hidden homeware gems, but this weekend the brand is tapping into one of…
Aldi’s sellout autumn candles are back
There’s nothing that screams autumn more than a warm, spicy candle. And whether you already have a collection that’s getting…
The IKEA KONSTRUNDA collection makes art accessible to all
Art shouldn’t be reserved for galleries and the homes of the rich and famous. And that’s exactly why IKEA’s releasing a limited…
How to resuse plastic plant pots to display cut flowers
If you’ve been looking for a way to reuse an old plastic plant pot, I’ve just found the best TikTok hack that not only makes use…
What to prune in August – 7 plants to tackle now
Our gardens will soon start to wind down for the summer, and that window gives us the perfect opportunity to prune certain plants…
The drought-resistant perennial now replacing lavender
Lavender is frequently hailed as one of the most low-maintenance plants you can add to your garden that adds both colour and…
Why flying ants suddenly swarmed my patio – I asked the experts
One early evening last week, I looked out onto my patio, and I genuinely thought that something had gone very, very wrong…
The 7 tricks I use to keep my bedroom cool in a heatwave
I’d like to begin by saying that I love the heat and, for me, the long hot summers we’ve enjoyed these past couple of years are…
5 pests and plant diseases threatening your garden in August
Summer is the time when all of the garden pests like to appear and attach themselves to our plants and other things… The heat…