Latest articles by Kayleigh Dray
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Experts reveal how to repair bald lawn patches after a summer of heat and droughtThe simple steps to help your grass recover
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Alan Titchmarsh says every garden needs this drought-tolerant plant to keep borders vibrant and colourfulEven through hot, dry spells
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Monty Don's 4-step watering guide is the secret to keeping plants alive in a droughtEven during a hosepipe ban
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These slug-eating birds can help keep your garden pest-free – here's how to attract themKeep the slimy little pests in check naturally
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These 5 easy-to-propagate perennials will reward you with years of free flowersYou'll fill your borders without spending a thing
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Sorry dahlias, this low-maintenance, drought-tough flower is stealing the show this summerThe colourful blooms are real crowd-pleasers
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I transformed the darkest corner of my garden into a leafy oasis with these beautiful shade-loving plantsMy permanently shady border felt like wasted space until I planted these up
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9 of the prettiest edible plants to grow if you want a garden that looks as good as it tastesThey'll add colour, scent and flavour
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How to recover your lawn if weeds have taken over – these simple, expert approved tips will rescue your grass for summerYou can still restore your lawn to its former glory
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Monty Don recommends sowing this cottage garden staple now for a Chelsea-inspired display next summer
The elegant flower spikes are easy to grow from seed if you start them now
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Monty Don has this beautiful rose and shares the simple tip to keep roses flowering for longer
Want roses like Monty Don?
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How to take root cuttings in water and save money on filling your home and garden with free plantsThe simple propagation trick that turns one plant into many
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5 easy and effective fixes to make an overlooked front garden feel more privateand without blocking out light
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5 genius ways to use orange peel in your garden for natural pest control and healthier plantsThese expert-approved tricks are too useful to ignore
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These destructive plants may look pretty – but I'd never grow them in my garden (and I'm a gardens editor)They can quickly take over your borders if you’re not careful...
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Alan Titchmarsh says keeping your grass short will keep rats out of your garden – but there's a simple expert-approved fix if you're doing No Mow MaySome smart tips to make your garden less comfortable for rats
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Yes, you should put coffee grounds around your bird feeder to deter pests – but with one major exceptionIt’s a popular garden hack, but could it actually harm birds?
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I’m a gardening editor and I’m waving goodbye to my lawn – Here’s why and what we're doing insteadWe’re creating something softer, wilder, and far more forgiving...
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April is peak slug and snail season – here's how to protect your plants before it's too late with these simple expert tipsA few timely steps now can save your plants from serious damage later....
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The biggest reason why your grass seed isn't growing – and the easiest way to fix itThe real problem is often hidden beneath the surface...
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The best low-maintenance evergreen shrubs for year-round privacyThese fuss-free picks create no-effort screening
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Monty Don says now's the moment to plant sweet peas outside – here's how to give them the best startWant a garden filled with tumbling, fragrant, sweet peas? In Monty Don we trust
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If your rosemary plant has gone woody and patchy, garden experts say this is exactly what you need to doGet it in shape for summer
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These are the flowering plants to grow for privacy that will provide a natural screen full of colourTransform an overlooked garden into a private retreat
