Garden
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Don't let your houseplants dry out while you're away at Christmas! These simple tips will keep them hydrated and healthy
Take care of your houseplants while you're away over the holidays with our expert-approved care and watering advice
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These are the best things to feed birds in winter, according to wildlife experts
High-energy foods are key
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These are the best ways to provide wildlife with warmth and shelter over the winter months
Turn your garden into a winter retreat for animals
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Richard E. Grant has just decorated his garden for Christmas, and it’s like nothing I’ve seen before – his XL hanging baubles are sensational
The actor has nailed it this year
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Garden experts want you to make a Christmas wreath out of a potato – I promise you, we’ve not lost our minds
Stay with us, the results look fabulous...
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This is the best spot for a poinsettia, according to Feng Shui – and no, it isn’t the living room
It's said to welcome guests and promote festive cheer
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I'm changing how I garden in 2026 – these small resolutions will make a big difference for wildlife and my wellbeing
While it’s easy to make promises for 1st January, these gardening resolutions are meaningful and achievable enough to last the year ahead (and beyond)...
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If flies are taking your houseplants by storm right now, here’s what’s worsening the problem
These are the two biggest culprits
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If you want a home filled with joy and harmony this Christmas, then your Christmas cactus placement is key, experts reveal
The principles of Feng Shui apply to your houseplants, too
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Don’t listen to anyone who tells you to give your Christmas cactus sugar water – use this type of fertiliser instead
It can do more harm than good
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Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026
It's delicious and can be planted right now
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I swapped a traditional wreath for a living one this Christmas and it'll be brightening my door well into the new year – here's how I made it
With cheery festive blooms and greenery, this DIY wreath is super-easy to make
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This Christmas houseplant out-blooms all the others, say experts – here's how to make its flowers last into the new year
It's easy to grow, too
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5 of the best Christmas plants with berries – expert-approved picks for showstopping festive displays
Beautyberries, hawthorn and more
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What gardeners really want for Christmas – experts share the gardening gifts they are giving (and hoping to receive)
'Tis the season to be jolly, so make sure everyone has a smile on their face with these genuinely excellent gift ideas...
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These secateurs gave me the most satisfying pruning session of my life – they cut through stems like butter
I'm obsessed
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Can you plant tulip bulbs up until Christmas? The planting window is about to close if you want a stunning display come spring
It's not too late to make your tulip dreams a reality, so long as you follow these rules...
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The best winter plants for wildlife – 5 shrubs, trees and flowers that provide food and shelter
Build birds and insects the perfect winter menu
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Wrendale's garden kneeler changed the way I garden – it's so comfortable, and beautifully designed
It makes the perfect Christmas gift
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This is one of the biggest silent Christmas cactus killers in the home – and it could ruin your plant’s flowers
Nip any damage in the bud...
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The fruit you should leave in your bird feeder if you want robins to become a regular visitor, according to a wildlife expert
They'll keep coming back for this tasty treat
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6 of the best outdoor Christmas plants for colour, texture and fragrance over the festive season
A few unusual ones in here...
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Clodagh McKenna’s festive decorated garden pub is so charming – I’m using its rustic and cosy design as inspiration for my home this Christmas
The celebrity chef has created a cosy wonderland
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Wildlife experts want gardeners to scatter tennis balls in their gardens – no, it’s not as bonkers as it sounds
This simple hack helps garden wildlife when the temperatures plummet
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5 of the best Christmas plants to send as gifts – these festive houseplants are sure to make a loved one smile
Christmas amaryllis, cyclamen and more
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The 5 mistakes killing your poinsettia and how to fix them – expert tips that will keep your festive plant flourishing throughout December
Poinsettias don’t have to be a source of Christmas strife; just follow our expert advice…
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These bestselling £20 net lights from Amazon will transform your garden into a winter wonderland in no time
Cut the faff!
