Latest articles by Sophie Warren-Smith
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What should I do if my neighbour's fence is falling into my garden? Experts explain how to handle this tricky situationThe do's and don'ts
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5 pretty flowers that continue to bloom right into DecemberThese varieties just keep the colour coming
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Should you water bulbs after planting in autumn? The do's and don'ts for perfect bloomsOur experts give us the lowdown on the do's and don'ts
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What do do with hydrangeas in SeptemberAnd bag some free plants for next year
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Sorry tulips – these lesser-known bulbs will fill my garden with colour for far less effortExperts share their top five alternatives to tulip bulbs
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What to do with perennials in September that guarantee neater borders now and healthier plants next springGive your perennials some attention this month and future you will be grateful come spring
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5 things to do with your roses in September for healthier plants and abundant blooms next yearEarly autumn is the key time to start giving your roses a little love
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5 bulbs to plant in August to fill your garden with colour throughout autumn and winterNow is the perfect time to get some bulbs in the warmer ground
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Clever built-in storage doubled the space in this compact room and turned it into the ultimate multi-tasking home office and guest roomThere's now space to work and for guests to make themselves at home
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5 plants to collect seeds from now for free flowers next year
Don't let them go to waste by storing them now
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A multi-tasking kitchen island was the key to unlocking the full potential of this elegant family kitchen'We wanted the kitchen to become the heart of the home'
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You'd never know this luxe-looking living room was transformed on a budget with Facebook Marketplace finds and clever design ideasThis room is proof that sometimes the best spaces take a little time to come together
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7 of the longest flowering plants for effortless colour from August to autumnThese garden favourites will keep blooming long after summer ends
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These are the pests and plant diseases threatening your garden in AugustThis is what to do if you spot them
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5 plants to divide in August – experts say it's the perfect time to lift and split these varietiesYou'll get more blooms for free next spring
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This showstopping kitchen was once an old swimming pool – 6 design tricks that turned the vast space into the cosy heart of the home'We wanted something that looked as though it had aged gracefully with the house'
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The irrigation tricks gardeners swear by to keep plants alive during a heatwaveTheir top secrets to save thirsty plants
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This charming cottage is a masterclass in zoning a small open-plan spaceTight on space but want cohesion? This is how to do it
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5 self-seeding cottage garden flowers that will fill your borders with blooms every summerThey'll spread picture-perfect blooms year after year
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5 clever, foolproof ways garden experts keep their plants watered during a two-week-holidayYou'll avoid sad-looking plants when you come home
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The plants people with drought tolerant gardens always growThey'll thrive through the hottest, driest summers
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5 plants to prune in July for a garden bursting with summer bloomsThese are the garden favourites to give a snip right now
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This deVOL kitchen in a London townhouse is a masterclass in understated eleganceStylish tricks to transform your kitchen into a bright and chic cooking space
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Don't throw away old pavers and gravel – here are 5 clever and easy ways to reuse them around your gardenGive them a second life with these expert-approved ideas
