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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Morrisons' Rattan Hanging Pod Chair is the perfect Aldi dupe for just £185
Furniture This stylish swinging chair is the ideal solution if you need a little more seating in your garden this spring
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The RHS and The One Show are searching for the UK's best gardens in My Chelsea Garden 2021 – here's how to enter
Gardens The competition is in its second year - if you're tempted to enter we share exactly what the My Chelsea Garden judges are looking for
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Expert shares garden privacy hack to help create a secluded spot
How To This tip might just make creating a garden hideaway easier than you first thought
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Experts share their verdict on BBQ cleaning hacks – from beer to using an onion
Outdoor Living BBQ season is here, and there are some unconventional methods out there to leave yours sparkling
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Expert reveals tip for creating perfect lawn stripes
Gardens Because there's nothing wrong with wanting an immaculate lawn
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This hack to clean rusty garden furniture uses an unconventional product you have in your cupboard
How To Clean rusty garden furniture with this one item you almost certainly have in your kitchen
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Cleaning fans say you can keep cut roses fresh with lemonade – but does it really work?
Plants There are all kinds of tricks out there to keep cut roses fresh – we ask experts about this hack
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See how a couple created a stunning outdoor kitchen from an old BBQ and decking boards
Outdoor Living This grey outdoor kitchen cost less than £100 to create thanks to some eBay finds and a clever decking hack
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Never use a BBQ on top of artificial grass, experts warn
Gardens Don't make this mistake if you want to keep your artificial grass looking lush this spring
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Stop pot plants from drying out with gardening expert David Domoney's easy hack
Plants This unconventional tip allows you to sit back and let nature do its thing
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The Royal Horticultural Society will be peat-free by 2025
Gardens The pledge to stop using peat entirely by mid-decade is good news for the planet – here's how you can help, too
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Two things you should never clean with a pressure washer, according to experts
How to A pressure washer is an amazing time saver for larger gardens – but there are some things it won't work as well on
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Before indulging in the outdoor rug trend, here's one thing you should know
Outdoor Living Don't overlook this simple step if you want to keep yours looking in great shape
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Why lavender is the one plant you need to add to your garden this summer
Plants Every garden smells better with lavender, but some of its other benefits may be news to you...
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Never use a pressure washer to remove weeds from your patio, Karcher experts warn
Garden Tools As much as we love a pressure washer, it turns out it can't be used for everything...
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Gardening expert reveals tip for growing herbs and it costs nothing
Will you be giving this gardening trick a go for spring?
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Alan Titchmarsh shares garden path tip that makes the most of overgrown grass
Gardens Find out how a garden path can be brought to life with a quick bit of strimming and mowing
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Gardening expert David Domoney reveals how to fix a patchy lawn ahead of summer
How to This Morning's gardening expert shares his tips to get a lawn looking putting-green-perfect in no time
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