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The 5 best herbs to grow on a kitchen countertop
If you’re keen to know what herbs to grow on a kitchen countertop you’ve come to the right place. Whether you’re short on outdoor…
The best slushie machines to elevate your home hosting
The best slushie machines are a recent phenomenon – bringing the tech of commercial-grade machines into the home for the first…
August garden jobs – 12 flower, vegetable and maintenance tasks
August is a productive month for gardeners – crops are up for harvest, plants are up for pruning, and there’s a long list of…
How to deadhead bedding plants in August
The hot weather has made gardening a challenge this year, with many of us struggling to keep plants looked after and watered in…
7 reasons your agapanthus isn’t flowering
As we approach mid-August, you might find yourself asking, ‘Why is my agapanthus not flowering?’ This cottage-garden staple is…
This £4 supermarket buy has made my bin smell like a spa
This summer, I’ve been testing out Febreze’s new Bin Fresheners (£5.99, Amazon), and I’m not lying when I say my bin actually…
Octopus Energy urges people to cut energy use during eclipse
Customers of Octopus Energy will be rewarded with free electricity if they cut down their energy usage during the upcoming solar…
Habitat’s new bean bag is Autumn’s stylish essential
If you were under the assumption that bean bags are just for children, you’d be wrong. And if you don’t believe me, let Habitat’s…
Clara Amfo uses this Habitat stool to add colour to her home
Sorry IKEA, broadcaster Clara Amfo has just put me onto Habitat’s Sami Stacking Stool (£31), and it’s a brilliant alternative to…
Celebrities are ditching ice buckets for this chic alt
As a homes journalist, I spend more time than I’d like to admit snooping around Instagram to see what stylish people and…
Clodagh McKenna’s use of lavender has transformed her kitchen
Celebrity chef Clodagh McKenna recently unveiled her new kitchen renovation, and there is one small detail that makes the space…
6 plants that can keep foxes out of your garden this summer
If you’re dealing with nocturnal garden invaders, choosing the right plants to deter foxes can be a gentle way to make your…