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This 'humble' plant may be the most exciting trend of the year
Grow Your Own Garden expert Mark Lane predicts a fruity future – and it begins with this (soon to be) fashionable flower
By Megan Slack Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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Chrysanthemums are on the rise – experts love this retro trend
Plants This nostalgic bloom has long divided flower enthusiasts – but they're here to stay
By Megan Slack Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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This furniture trend is rooted in the past – but it will reshape gardens of the future
Gardens Who says antiques are only for interiors? The time has come to bring these pieces beyond your four walls
By Megan Slack Published
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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.
By Millie Hurst Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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Is mowing the lawn the ultimate stress-busting chore? New survey reveals all
landscaping A new survey of lawn owners has revealed how effective mowing the lawn really is for relieving stress
By Rebecca Knight Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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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
By Millie Hurst Published
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Monty Don urges you to sow rocket now – to protect it from this garden pest
Gardens His advice will leave you with a hole-free spring salad – but you need to act now
By Megan Slack Published
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Expert warns gardeners against growing bamboo as house is invaded by the plant
Plants 'I would urge anyone considering planting bamboo to think twice,' says Nic Seal, founder, and MD of Environet UK
By Millie Hurst Last updated
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Garden designer reveals the best investment for transforming an outdoor space
Gardens Tayshan Hayden-Smith reminds us that to make a unique outdoor space, you need to spend time developing your skills
By Millie Hurst Published
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The sellout B&M hanging egg chair is back in stock with a stunning new design
Furniture Act fast! These fantastic hanging egg chairs are guaranteed to sell out quickly
By Millie Hurst Published
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North America and Europe have this most popular houseplant in common
Plants The South American native is setting trends on both sides of the Atlantic – do you own this social sensation?
By Megan Slack Published
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Drought-tolerant landscaping could be the secret to selling your house
Gardens Selling your home this year? A realtor argues that drought-tolerant landscaping could help secure a sale
By Millie Hurst Published
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This plant celebrates one of 2022’s biggest trends – you’ll see it everywhere this summer
Plants This ‘architectural’ piece is set to be the statement your summer scheme needs – and its sales are rocketing
By Megan Slack Published
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The one plant you need to encourage more birds into your garden – according to a wildlife photographer
Gardens Hamza Yassin shares how to turn your garden into a wildlife haven ahead of the Big Garden Bird Watch – the secret is refreshingly simple
By Megan Slack Published
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Property expert says you should avoid planting these colors in your garden when selling your home
Gardens A realtor explains why she feels these two colors shouldn't feature in your garden if your home's on the market
By Millie Hurst Published
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This is the perfect temperature for houseplants, according to a study
Plants New research reveals the perfect temperature for houseplants to make sure our leafy friends grow healthily
By Millie Hurst Published
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This living room staple is set to be one of the coolest outdoor trends of the summer
Outdoor Living Designers are bringing this Scandi storage system outside – so you can make a statement beyond your four walls
By Megan Slack Published
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Samsung's new launch promises to revolutionize outdoor movie nights
Outdoor Living The smart projector can be used anywhere and is sure to transform outdoor entertaining
By Millie Hurst Published
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New lawn cutting service has swapped mowers for a surprisingly effective alternative
Gardens You can now enlist the help of a former dairy cow to cut your grass
By Millie Hurst Last updated
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Garden experts warn against walking on your patio on January 29th – here's why
Gardens Slippery Decking Day is approaching – this is what you need to remember when your garden is at its 'peak slipperiness'
By Megan Slack Published
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Property experts reveal a simple way your garden can add value to your property
Gardens Sprucing up your garden could dramatically increase your home's value, sparking an emotional 'I must have it' reaction
By Millie Hurst Published
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Garden furniture demands are surging – experts say invest now or risk missing out
Gardens The craving for garden furniture has arrived early – you may need to act now to avoid disappointment
By Megan Slack Last updated
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This space-enhancing patio tip will create the illusion of a larger garden
Gardens The secret to a spacious garden starts with the floor – and this tile trick is the best place to begin
By Megan Slack Published