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6 ways to hide wheelie bins in small front gardens
Household recycling has become part of our daily routine, sorting and separating glass, plastics, paper and waste into different…
The low-maintenance shrub replacing peonies this summer
If you love peonies but want a low-maintenance plant that offers similar vibrant blooms for much longer, you might want to…
How to keep a clean house with pets – tackle muddy pawprints and hair
As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor and proud dog mum, I know firsthand just how difficult it can be to keep a clean house with pets…
5 small front garden upgrades that can add value to your home
When you’re trying to sell your home, first impressions matter. Your front garden is one of the first things potential buyers…
The task that has protected my new build garden from waterlogging
New builds have a reputation for having terrible, water-logged gardens, and when we moved into ours in 2024, it looked like ours…
3 ways homeowners are ‘sleepwalking’ into a flooding crisis
In light of all the recent wet weather, garden experts have revealed the three ways we’re making our gardens more flood-prone, as…
7 jobs to do in the garden in June for a productive space
As we enter summer, our gardening horizons only get broader – and there are plenty of jobs to do in the garden in June. The list…
3 things you need to know before installing a raised planter
Thinking of getting a raised planter for your garden? Here are three things garden experts want you to know before you do. If you…
Rain catchers are a whimsical garden feature – 6 top picks
I don’t know about your weather forecast for the next few days, but mine isn’t looking particularly dry – on the contrary, it’s…
The colour mistake that is making your kitchen feel smaller
We often hear about our homes feeling cold and uninviting, but the opposite can be just as much of an issue. In our kitchens, so…
7 things people with weed-free gardens always have
I know all too well that keeping on top of weeds can be a never-ending battle, especially at this time of year when warm…
Monty Don’s simple June task for roses that flower for longer
If there’s one person who’s famed for having a good garden, it’s Monty Don. His garden at Longmeadow is sprawling, abundant, and…