Over the years I’ve often made the rookie error of not planting bulbs early enough in the season and then missing out on…

One of the most common grow-your-own queries I see is this: why is there mould on the soil around my seedlings?You can sow…

When buying a hugely expensive coffee machine for your home, you often rely on reviews, both from journalists and everyday users, to give…

There is something very liberating about making a fresh start, but you have to be brave to take on a faded old French…

While we’re still stuck with winter’s cold temperatures, John Lewis has already dropped their outdoor furniture collection. I got a little sneak peek…

As Ideal Home’s Cleaning Editor, you might assume that I love cleaning – but that simply isn’t true. I’m a lazy cleaner, and…