Millie Hurst
Millie Hurst has worked in digital journalism for five years, having previously worked as a Senior SEO Editor at News UK both in London and New York. She joined the Future team in early 2021, working across several brands, including Gardeningetc. Now, she is Senior Content Editor at Ideal Home, taking care of evergreen articles aimed at inspiring people to make the most of their homes and outdoor spaces. With a background in busy newsrooms, she is always hunting down homes news stories, looking up trending terms and interviewing celebrities about their homes. She lives on her own in North London in a small but sunny flat with lots of lovingly cared-for houseplants and window boxes. When she isn’t working, Millie loves reading about interior design, encouraging people to try the 30-day Minimalism Game (look it up!) and seeking out second-hand treasures at antique centres and car boots. She believes a clean and clutter-free space you love coming home every day to is the best secret weapon you could possibly have for your wellbeing.
Latest articles by Millie Hurst
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The rusty nail houseplant hack your yellowing plant needs
Plants Experts have shared a rusty nail houseplant hack that gives unhealthy plants some extra iron, which can help with yellowing leaves or slow growth
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David Domoney exclusively shares his top pest repellent tip
Gardens The gardening guru shares his best natural pest repellent tip that promises to give you a healthy and vibrant garden buzzing with life
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Daisy Payne reveals top tip for preventing slugs in an eco-friendly way
Gardens The gardening expert's secret to keeping slugs away is simple, budget-friendly and kind to wildlife
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The patchwork patio trend will transform your plot – experts can’t get enough of its benefits
Gardens Gardening experts David Domoney and Daisy Payne are big fans of the patchwork patio trend, as seen at RHS Chelsea
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Expert shares decking staining warning and tips to avoid permanent marks
Landscaping Tree debris and leaves can leave stains when left unswept, explains landscape gardener Karl Harrison
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Celebrity gardener David Domoney explains why all gardens need an apple tree
Gardens Gardening expert David Domony reveals his favorite plant – and it's sure to make a statement all year round
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The 10-minute job to make gardening easier all spring
Garden Tools Experts reveal why cleaning and sharpening your gardening tools is worth every minute of work
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A gardener has shared an orange peel pest hack to banish slugs, ants and aphids
Gardens The budget gardening trick is great if you're looking for a natural way to get rid of unwanted visitors
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Laying artificial grass could devalue your home, according to new research
Gardens The 'love it or hate it' feature could make it harder to shift your house, says Samantha Richards
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Slugs are no longer being classed as pests by the RHS
Gardens The Royal Horticultural Society says slugs are 'garden visitors' playing an important role in healthy ecosystems and that they're ready for a rebrand
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We predict the 'royalcore' garden trend for 2022 – here are 4 ways to get the look
Gardens 2022 will see us inviting a feeling of luxury and splendor into our outdoor spaces
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The DIY bat house trend – and expert tips for attracting bats
Gardens The surprising DIY bat house trend taking over our backyards
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New Chelsea Flower Show exhibit to show why we should all be using permeable paving
Gardens The London Fire Brigade will exhibit at RHS Chelsea for the first time this year, demonstrating how planet-friendly gardening can reduce flood risks
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This Chelsea Flower Show garden design proves even the smallest yard can include a pool
Outdoor Living Sanctuary garden 'Out of the Shadows' demonstrates how we're moving away from narrow conceptions of how our gardens should be
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A garden pub is revealed as the most desired outdoor feature for summer 2022
Outdoor Living The garden pub trend is predicted to take over our yards this summer as we extend our living spaces outdoors with fun entertainment zones
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The garden feature that could devalue your home, according to new research
Landscaping A large water feature that requires upkeep can put off potential buyers, Samantha Richards warns
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Winter barbecuing trend sees 1 in 10 firing up their grill in October
Outdoor Living Winter barbecuing is growing in popularity as we adapt to socializing outside with fire pits, warmer temperatures and a love of the great outdoors
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Sarah Raven reveals why you shouldn't be sowing all seeds in a seedling tray
Plants Gardening expert Sarah Raven recommends sowing some seeds in gutters, particularly for seedlings that are fussy to transplant – and it's great if you have heavy clay soil
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Monty Don shares egg box tip for growing potatoes
Gardens The gardening guru reveals how placing seed potatoes in old egg cartons will help them to grow quickly once planted in the ground
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Expert reveals tips for recreating Joanna Gaines' propagation wall
Plants The Fixer Upper star and Magnolia co-founder has embraced the propagation wall trend – we ask a plant expert for tips for making your own
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Your Garden Made Perfect designer reveals common garden planning mistake
Gardens Manoj Malde shares a garden planning mistake that's incredibly easy to fall into when deciding on the layout for your space.
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Save our birds by building garden ‘love nests', wildlife expert urges
Gardens One in four wild bird species are under threat, and this National Nest Box Week experts are appealing to gardeners to do their bit to stop the rapid decline
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Gardener reveals clever lateral flow test gardening hack using old tests as seed labels
Gardens A gardener has come up with an ingenious way of reusing lateral flow tests, items that every household has to hand right now
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The one thing you should avoid planting next to a wooden fence
Gardens A gardener has shared a wooden fencing tip to help you avoid headaches further down the line and keep your plants looking their best
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