Garden
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This is how often you should be watering drought-tolerant plants in the garden, according to experts
Here's how to get it right
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6 hardy succulents you can grow outside all year round – even in the UK
Swap thirsty annuals for these drought-loving showstoppers – they’ll thrive in your garden year-round with minimal fuss
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My mum used this £12 childhood toy to grow clematis, and the results were impressive – and fast!
It's my new favourite way to grow climbers
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The superhero plant everyone should plant in their garden this summer to deter pests and attract pollinators
If you could only have one plant in your garden, make it lavender
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Aldi is selling an instant canopy you can put up in under 3 minutes, and it's only £45
Come rain or shine it will have you covered
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8 of the most calming plants to grow in your garden to transform your outdoor space into a soothing sanctuary
Transform your garden into an oasis of calm with these soul-soothing plants...
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Susannah Constantine's garden parasol shows that this retro pattern is making a revival - take a lesson from this style expert
This nostalgic trend will look good in any garden
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How to grow verbena – the best ways to plant, water and prune this drought-tolerant plant for beautiful sprays of flowers
Bees and butterflies love it!
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It's my job to find expensive looking garden furniture on the high street – and these 6 gorgeous pieces at Wayfair caught my eye
Ramp up your outdoor style with these designer-look pieces
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5 flowering plants that will make your garden feel like a fairytale – and you can plant them now
And they all lived happily ever after
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5 plants that bloom twice a year – the varieties garden experts recommend to deliver double the colour and flowers
Choose these plants if you want to enjoy more than one bloom this summer
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5 simple ways to get rid of thrips in the house and garden this summer
It's thunderbug season!
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Only you and I will know this beautiful hanging chair is from Aldi (and that it’s less than £25)
Aldi, you've outdone yourself
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How to prevent ticks on a lawn – 4 expert-approved methods that avoid harsh chemicals
Say bye-bye to these problem pests
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I've tested 6 of the best gardening gloves - this is the pair I'd recommend to protect your hands while you prune, dig and weed
Find a pair of gardening gloves to suit your needs with our top picks
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These designer-look outdoor lights are so good you wouldn’t believe they’re from Next
All your guests will be asking where you got them from
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I tested this £64.99 grass trimmer – it made light work of my messy lawn edges and weeds
This user-friendly cordless strimmer is convenient to store and super affordable
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10 plants to propagate in July – save you money and fill your garden for free with these cuttings
Who said a beautiful garden had to be expensive?
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Wildlife experts issue warning to gardeners if they find a baby bird in their garden this summer
They're more resilient than you think
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5 biennials to plant in July and create a garden bursting with colourful blooms
We've fallen in love with these cheerful flowering plants
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'Flowers inspire my work. I just can’t resist adding another little design!'
With paint and hard work, designer Lucy Tiffney has turned a dull garden with a surplus of sheds into a series of vibrant spaces
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This affordable perennial will fill your pots with flowers in no time – and make them look effortlessly expensive
We love this easy plant pot hack
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6 cottage garden plants that thrive in shade – brighten up your garden with these flowering plants and foliage
Foxgloves, hostas and more
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Sorry, boring garden furniture – Habitat’s bestselling garden bench under £150 has had a colourful makeover that’s right on trend
The cult favourite Habitat Indu garden bench comes in new vibrant on-trend colours
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5 garden features that can decrease the value of your home and make it harder to sell, according to property experts
Don't make these garden mistakes
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Best lawn mowers in 2025 – I'm a gardens editor, and these are the tried-and-tested models that get my stamp of approval
I've put the best models on the market to the test with my team of reviewers
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3 signs that your cucumbers are ready to pick – if you harvest too early, you can ruin this fresh summer treat
How to quickly tell if they're ready to go, or if you need to be a little more patient
