4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (762+ words) Our favourite flowers, fruits and evergreens What often strikes me about UK summers is that they can really feel like you're on holiday when the weather's hot and the sun is shining. To really nail the holiday-from-home aesthetic, though, it's…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (832+ words) These plants don't mind the shade! A north-facing balcony can be a challenging position for plants, but that doesn't mean you can't grow a thriving garden on one. It's just about choosing the best plants for a north-facing balcony. More…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (868+ words) Every living room should feel cosy, relaxing and inviting, no matter the size A living room, no matter the size, should be a cosy, relaxing and inviting space to walk into. While a small living room naturally lends itself to…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (1174+ words) Fun fact about me? I've lost count of the number of times I've enthusiastically planted something I've picked up at my local garden centre that's been described as "easy', "reliable', or "perfect for filling gaps', only to spend the next…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (952+ words) These low-effort plants will reward your neglect year after year Easy-care perennials are some of my favourite plants for the garden. It is simply a case of planting once and letting them flourish " ideal when you want a dreamy garden…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (779+ words) Create your prettiest planting scheme yet If cottage gardens are one of your favourite planting schemes (they're certainly mine!), but you're short on border space, you can still achieve the look on a patio. You'll just need a list of…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (822+ words) Don't let a dark garden ruin your cottage garden dreams A dark plot shouldn't mean you can't bring your cottage garden dreams to life, if you long for meadow-y garen border, filled with texture and glorious pinks and purples. What…...