Latest advice
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How to grow honeyberries – they’re one of the easiest fruits to grow, but hardly anyone knows it!
Enjoy an effortless crop of fruits
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How we test dehumidifiers at Ideal Home
Our rigorous in-house dehumidifier review process sees us put every model through its paces in real-life home environments – here's how...
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What to do with peonies in autumn to guarantee they return bigger and better next year
Love your peonies? Then you need to follow these essential autumn care tips…
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Herbs to lift and divide in autumn to give you a batch of new plants for free
Dividing herbs is quick and easy to do and you'll be rewarded with new plants to boost your herb patch
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4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – these low-maintenance varieties add striking texture and colour
They're perfect for the colder months
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How we test air fryers at Ideal Home
Our in-house air fryer review process sees us put all range of these appliances through their paces at our dedicated test facility and at home – here's how...
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This £44.99 leaf vacuum sucks up wet leaves and makes brilliant mulch to prep my garden for winter
It's my autumn garden essential
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I stopped my container plants from waterlogging with these simple, money-saving DIYs – they will winter-proof your potted plants for free
Provide drainage and weather protection for your garden planters using pot feet - make your own with these easy ideas
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I’m a gardens editor who *loves* tulips – these are the 5 varieties I’ve got my eye on this year
From classic favourites to unique fringed blooms
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Where to plant fruit trees for huge, delicious harvests every year – the ideal spot and soil type
Can you find a place that fits the bill?
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I didn’t realise these 3 popular home decor choices were increasing my heating bills
My radiators were working double time to make up for these mistakes
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How to grow mulberries for masses of delicious fruit – they're one of the lowest-maintenance fruit trees out there!
They're *so* easy to look after
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Wind-rock is the biggest problem your roses will face over winter
Protect your plants until spring arrives
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Don't neglect your roses this autumn – 5 essential tasks to ensure healthy, bouncy blooms next year
Your autumn checklist to help your roses flourish
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5 reasons your peace lily's leaves are turning brown and how to fix the problem asap
Experts share how to get them looking verdant and healthy again
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5 unusual fruits to grow in your garden for unique but delicious harvests
They're on my wishlist!
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How I transformed my front porch for under £150 - 3 smart choices I made to give it a fresh and practical makeover
How I stretched materials and ideas to remodel our porch area
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How to prune roses in autumn – and which types to avoid trimming
Keep it light!
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I've tested multiple portable air conditioners and here's what I'd look out for before buying one
This is everything you need to make the right decision
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5 showstopping flowering trees for small gardens – enjoy beautiful spring and summertime displays
Petite cherries, unusual magnolias and more
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3 reasons your prayer plant leaves are curling, and the best way to fix them according to house plant experts
From watering schedules to placement
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One thing you need to add to your hydrangeas right now to help them survive the cold, according to garden experts
Get your hydrangeas ready for the winter months ahead
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How to grow goji berries for delicious, vitamin-packed harvests – it's surprisingly easy!
Harvest your own superfood
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When to cut new grass from seed – how long freshly sown grass should be before its first mow
Look at the length, not the calendar!
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What four kitchens taught me about getting the lighting right, at long last
In my experience, lighting is the difference between dinner-party chic and dental surgery bleak
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How to stop condensation in a windowless bathroom once and for all – these simple expert tips will prevent mould and damp developing
No steamy windows? No problem
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This is the best time to cut agapanthus back for big blooms next year
It depends on the type...
