Garden advice
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6 houseplants that can reduce the dust levels in your home, from snake plants to peace lilies
These houseplants are brilliant at collecting dust in the home
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What is a Tree Preservation Order? Experts warn this could be why you may face a £20,000 fine for cutting down a tree in your own garden
You need to know about TPOs if you're planning on making any changes to the trees in your garden
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I was sceptical, but these expert-approved plants and flowers convinced me that Mocha Mousse, Pantone's Colour of the Year, is the perfect colour for gardens
These are the best varieties for coffee and chocolate tones
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How to grow delphiniums – the cottage garden favourite that will add colour and height to your borders
Perfect for sunny borders, here’s how to fill your garden with colourful delphiniums
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How to improve drainage in a garden — 4 DIY options drainage experts say will solve waterlogging
These are the best garden drainage systems you can install yourself
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Are greenhouses worth it? 5 of the best benefits for your most productive garden yet
We've weighed up the pros and cons of buying a greenhouse
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When to winter prune wisteria — and why pro gardeners say the task is key to flourishing displays next season
Healthy blooms are only a prune away...
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Where should I place a monstera plant in my home? The 3 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
Help you and your plant babies thrive by styling them up in the best spots in the house
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What is a soakaway? Drainage pros reveal how this system could be the solution to standing water in your garden
We speak to the experts about soakaways, including how they work and which homes can benefit from them
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Are heated propagators worth it? 3 reasons you should buy one before spring
Squeeze everything out of this gardening year...
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How to care for Fiddle Leaf Fig to make the most of this swoon-worthy statement plant
It brings a tropical flair to any interior scheme
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The RSPB warns not to use bird tables as it pulls stock offline due to deadly disease - these are the feeders you should use instead
The charity has warned against the spread of disease within bird populations
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When to deadhead pansies to encourage a new flush of beautiful blooms, according to gardening experts
Here are the telltale signs that your pansies need deadheading, to enjoy these flowers at their best
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Where to place a jade plant – 5 best spots according to feng shui and plant experts
Plus, why you shouldn’t be placing one in your bedroom…
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Can you plant bulbs in January? Yes — but experts are warning of a big drawback for spring bulbs
Here's what you need to consider
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Experts reveal the most active garden pests to watch out for in winter — and how to keep them at bay
What's chewing your garden shed?
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How to propagate pothos plants and create stunning new house plants for free
It's the perfect way to transform your home without spending a small fortune on houseplants...
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9 of the best fruit and vegetables to grow in January for a head start on the growing season
Get started now for tasty 2025 harvests...
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How to grow a Christmas tree from a cutting — 5 simple steps to a free Christmas tree
Simon Akeroyd's expert advice
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How to protect garden wildlife during snow - what to do to help birds and hedgehogs this winter
It's not just us who want to escape the cold this month
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How to winter proof garden pots to keep them from cracking in the cold
You need to show your garden pots some TLC when the temperature dips
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How to force rhubarb — 5 easy steps to a delicious early crop for crumble and more
Now is the perfect time to force rhubarb, and it can be done in 5 simple steps
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Should you mist plants in winter? Here's why you shouldn't skip this important care tip
Hold onto that plant mister...
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The RSPCA has issued a warning to anyone with foxes in their garden – here’s how to deter foxes safely and legally
Don't fall foul of the law when looking to remove foxes from your garden
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What to do with a poinsettia plant after Christmas — 4 simple steps to help you see your plant through to next winter
Keep your plant thriving until next Christmas
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How to remove ice from a driveway – and the one method experts say you should never do
What you should and shouldn't use to defrost your paving
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What to sow in January – 5 vegetables and flowers to start now for spring harvests and blooms
Crack open that seed tin and get started!
