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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An Alexa is the unexpected tool you need to help your garden grow – here’s why
Outdoor Living Order birdseed or compost without lifting a finger and get answers to your gardening queries
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Celebrity gardener shares his watering secret to keep your plants looking great all summer
Gardens Rob Smith knows a thing or two about maintaining a garden
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The important reason why you shouldn't hang a mirror in your garden in Spring
Outdoor Living A mirror is a brilliant way of bringing the indoors out but can pose a risk to the wild birds in your garden
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This BBQ cleaning tip will leave your grill sparkling, according to a metals expert
Outdoor Living Try this chemical-free trick for a clean barbecue ready for alfresco grilling
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The surprising landscaping trick that can help to burglar-proof your home
Landscaping The simple tip might make your house a lot less appealing to intruders
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Gardening expert shares the best flowers to grow in the cracks in stone walls
Gardens The beautiful blooms will bring unexpected bursts of color to your garden boundaries
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Experts share bee-friendly plants to grow this summer as Radio 2 launches Big Bee Challenge
Gardens The competition aims to make us more aware of the plight of bees and what we can do to help
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Don't be caught out by these wildflower picking laws this summer - or risk a £5,000 fine
Plants Gardening experts outline the dos and don'ts of picking wildflowers
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The RHS is calling on gardeners to switch from 'mains to rains' this summer to save water
Gardens The Royal Horticultural Society is asking gardening lovers to cut down water consumption
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Expert reveals a simple repotting mistake we often make with our houseplants
Plants Repotting is quite an upheaval for your plants, so make sure you're doing it correctly
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Expert shares the one garden trend to avoid if you want to protect wildlife
Gardens This divisive garden feature does nothing to help local bees, butterflies and hedgehogs
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Aldi's pizza oven is back just in time for the warmer weather
Outdoor Living Elevate your outdoor dining this summer with delicious wood-fired pizza
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Beekeepers reveal easy ways to attract bees to your garden this World Bee Day
Gardens Read these simple tips to help us support our pollinators and the planet
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Gardening expert Adam Frost shares his top tips to get burnt grass green again
Landscaping A few simple steps and your scorched lawn will be on the mend
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Paint your deck in minutes with this hack that is going viral on social media
Landscaping If your deck needs a lick of paint, this trick will save your knees
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The virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2021 is just around the corner - here’s when to catch it and what to expect
Gardens The Chelsea Flower Show has been postponed until September, but an online event is here to fill the gap in the gardening calendar until then
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New app AllotMe lets you rent out garden space to grow your own vegetables - here’s how it works
Grow Your Own This a brilliant idea to help those in cities to enjoy unused outdoor spaces
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The Wildlife Trusts' 30-day wildness challenge is back for 2021 - here's how to take part
Gardens There's still time to get involved in the 30 Days Wild 2021 challenge
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This unusual houseplant care tip involves adding oats into the soil – but does it work?
Plants We ask gardening experts if oats will help wilting houseplants to grow
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Before and after: DIY fan transforms dead space in garden into compact outdoor kitchen
Outdoor living This patio has received a huge upgrade with this functional and compact outdoor kitchen space
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Monty Don shares secret weapon for growing herbs in a pot
Gardens This simple tip will help them to grow healthily
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Experts reveal the ways you could be breaking the law in your garden
Gardens Legally speaking, you should return hedge trimmings to the owner
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The daisy tree is the big garden trend we're loving this spring
Plants Bring a splash of color to your garden or doorstep with these charming little trees
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Social media is raving about this product that will protect your garden furniture from spills and stains
Furniture It could be your secret weapon for keeping outdoor furniture looking as good as new
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