Latest articles by Sophie Warren-Smith
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What to plant in a greenhouse: 10 top crops to grow
Grow Your Own Wondering what to plant in a greenhouse? These suggestions will guarantee you a delicious harvest
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Christmas wreath ideas: 12 stylish looks for a festive front door
Ideas Decorate your door with the latest Christmas wreath ideas and create a stunning festive welcome
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Winter jobs in the garden: 21 cold-weather chores that take care of flowerbeds, lawns, patios and more
Gardens These winter jobs in the garden will keep you busy out in the fresh air, including pruning, sorting and planning
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How to prepare a garden for winter: 10 ways to get your plot ready for the cooler season
How To It's important to know how to prepare a garden for winter before the first frosts arrive. Here's what to put on your to-do list
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How to protect bulbs from frost: tips for brilliant blooms no matter the weather
How To Learn how to protect bulbs from frost and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful springtime show
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5 ways to embrace California style in your outdoor space
Outdoor Living Here's how to get on board with the California style trend for your outdoor living space this summer
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5 design tricks to maximize space on your patio, according to the experts
Outdoor Living Transform your patio into a cozy, welcoming space with these simple solutions
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5 plants for long summer color: add these to your flowerbeds
Plants Ensure your garden looks fabulous all season with our top picks for long-lasting summer blooms
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5 unusual plants for a summer garden
Plants Will you be adding one of these showstoppers to your planting list this year?
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Container gardening mistakes to avoid, according to garden experts
How To Find out what container gardening mistakes to avoid before you plant up your pots for your patio or deck
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5 quick ways to refresh your outdoor space this Easter
Outdoor Living Give your patio a stylish new look this holiday weekend with five simple ways to add pattern and color without blowing the budget
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5 easy ways to enjoy cooking outdoors this spring
Outdoor Living It's simple to boost your alfresco cooking game with these portable kitchen solutions
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5 plants to add height to your flowerbeds this spring and summer
Plants Give your borders plenty of height, color and wow factor with these stunning plants
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5 easy ways to look after birds in your garden this spring – it's simple with these top tips
Gardens Birds are about to start breeding, so give them a little nourishment and extra care to help them look after themselves and their young
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5 quick ways to prepare your garden for spring
Gardens Now’s the time to start prepping your garden for the wonderful warmer months ahead
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5 vegetables that are perfect for growing in pots or containers
Grow Your Own Not got much space for a veg patch? These vegetables will be just as happy in a pot on your patio or balcony, so add them to your planting list
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Want to have a go at sowing flower seeds? Flower expert gives her top 5 tips for success
Plants Follow our flower expert's seed sowing tips now and you'll get to enjoy gorgeous blooms in a few months
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5 vegetables to sow now – add these to your grow your own planting list before spring
Grow Your Own It’s time to dust off your seed trays and get sowing vegetables! Here are five vegetables that you can start sowing before spring arrives
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Rose expert reveals the top 4 ways to prepare your roses for summer
Plants Want to ensure your roses look their best this year? Here's what you should be doing now, according to a gardening expert
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5 half-hardy flowers that will bring you lots of joy and colour this year
Plants Looking for some half-hardy plants for your garden this year? Give these fabulous varieties a try
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5 stunning plants for spring scent: add them to your planting list
Plants Treat your garden (and yourself) to some heavenly scented blooms this spring. Here are our top picks
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5 easy jobs to do in your greenhouse this month
Garden Buildings Although this is a quieter time of year in the garden, there’s still some prep work that can be done to get you ready for spring
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5 garden pests to look out for and how to keep them under control
Gardens Want to protect your precious plants and crops from unwanted garden pests? Find out how to identify and get rid of these common pests
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5 plug plants that will transform your bedding displays this summer
Plants If you want to give your garden a head start, add these pretty plug plants to your shopping list for your summer pots and borders
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