Latest advice
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These vegetable roots could hold the key to richer soil next year
Just leave them alone!
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What to prune in October – trim these plants now to protect them from winter damage
Get there before the cold weather does!
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What I’m planting up now in my containers to add some stunning autumnal colour
Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden
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5 bird-feeding plants that Sarah Raven swears by – keep wildlife well-fed over the colder months
Fill the hungry gap!
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Your geraniums will be a lot healthier next year if you do this one thing
Don't overlook this autumn task
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We added a heat pump to our extension – here's what I've learned after 6 months
It doesn't work like a boiler, but that's not a bad thing
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I wasted so much money on the wrong winter duvet – this is the one thing I wish I had known before buying one
How to avoid the same mistake I made
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Upcycling furniture? Here are 5 things I wish I knew first
Countless upcycling projects (and plenty of mistakes) later, here's what I wish I knew before my first project
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This is one of the best winter pot displays I've ever seen – and a cabbage is the surprise star!
These are the five plants to go for
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This is the best way to harvest and cure pumpkins so they last until Halloween
Keep them fresh!
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The surprising rose planting tip I only learned after years of gardening – you can plant them right now!
Here’s why I will be planting my roses now
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7 things I always bring indoors before the first frost
Protect your plants, furniture and accessories from the first frost
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How to prune blackberries – and train them for easy harvesting next year
Guarantee heaps of berries every year
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I regret not knowing this before buying an oil filled radiator – these are the main things to consider
Choosing the right oil-filled radiator can be a game-changer
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This nostalgic kitchen and bathroom trend is taking over 2025 and is on track to be huge news next year
Originally a staple of vintage-inspired design, sink skirts have become a go-to feature for interior designers and celebrities alike
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How to grow fuchsias for masses of fairy-tale blooms – 5 key steps for guaranteed success
They're one of my favourites!
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'It's warmer, fluffier, and softer' – experts reveal whether a duck or goose down duvet is the better buy
This is the one to choose if you're looking for the most luxurious sleep
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Best evergreen plants for borders – 5 winter bloomers and foliage staples that will brighten up the colder months
Freshen up your winter border!
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'I spent hours looking for a sofa bed that would get through the door of my flat' – this flatpack design is the solution
I recommend this flatpack sofa bed to anyone struggling with awkward access
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As an artist, these are the 3 things I know about choosing art to make your space feel like home – and the inexpensive places I source from
My own home is filled with art, and there is a distinct method to how I curate
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This DIY panelling mistakes could cost you £2,000
If you're considering installing DIY panelling, make sure you don't make this common mistake
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The rookie bulb planting mistakes I was making - and what I now do instead to achieve brilliant spring blooms
Don’t make these mistakes if you want a bright and beautiful display of spring flowers
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As a Sleep Editor, I think this bedroom lighting mistake instantly cheapens a room – this is how to solve it for just £2
Thankfully, my pet peeve has an easy solution
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How to stop foxes digging up bulbs – 4 methods wildlife experts use to protect bulbs for a spring garden bursting with colour
Quite often, it's not your bulbs foxes are after...
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How to insulate a basement — your options explained, plus how much it’s likely to cost
Get this crucial step right with this guide
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Can you use washing powder to clean your driveway? Experts say yes if you use this specific type
It turns out washing powder isn't just good for cleaning clothes
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What to plant in empty garden beds now to fill the gaps in your borders for an easy autumn refresh
Keep your garden productive, even at the tail end of the year
