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Monty Don's plant staking tip will stop our borders becoming a 'disaster zone overnight'
The gardener wants us to stake plants this weekend to save them from destructive summer storms
By Megan Slack Published
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The reason to bring Princess Diana's favorite flower into your garden
Four thousand plants fill Kensington Palace's Sunken Garden, but one flower holds a particular significance. This is how to care for Diana's most-beloved bloom
By Megan Slack Published
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Cerys Matthews: The singer, songwriter and radio DJ talks to us exclusively about what home means to her
The Welsh singer, songwriter and radio DJ, Cerys Matthews, on her go-to interiors look and why Abigail Ahern is a style icon
By Rhoda Parry Published
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Broken plan gardens are 2021's newest garden design trend – here's what you need to know
A recent report has signaled the end of open plan gardens – but predicts a new trend is about to interrupt our landscape design
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don reveals why pruning in July is the secret to perfect apples – this is how to get it right
As we celebrate the 4th of July with a homemade apple pie, Monty urges us to preserve our future fruit crop
By Megan Slack Published
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Judy Huston, co-founder of The Pig hotel, on life in the Hampshire countryside
The designer and hotelier reveals the secret to The Pig's signature aesthetic – and the last things she bought for her home
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don's secret to rose pruning – and why we need to do it before the end of June
This is the month of roses – but we need to prune soon if we want to extend their blooming season
By Megan Slack Published
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5 plants that attract bees – so you can get into Kate Middleton's new hobby
The Duchess is caring for bees at her home in Norfolk – but how can we get behind the trend in our own gardens? Experts reveal what we need to know
By Megan Slack Published
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Revealed: the secret to growing big vegetables
Big Veg author and Twitter-famous gardener Gerald Stratford reveals how he has such success with growing big vegetables and fruit. He also has advice for those just starting out
By Millie Hurst Published
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The one garden renovation that adds value to your home – and what not to do
Which transformation is worth the investment? The celebrity designer shares his expertise
By Megan Slack Published
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3 succession planting tips from Joe Gardener – to give you the biggest, longest harvest ever
Succession planting can take your garden to a whole new level – here are the most important tips and tricks for making it work
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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Internationally acclaimed garden designer Arabella Lennox-Boyd's design secrets
The botanical expert extraordinaire shares her tips and tricks – and where she goes for inspiration
By Megan Slack Published
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This is why your nasturtiums are not flowering, according to Monty Don
The good news is that it can easily be remedied
By Millie Hurst Published
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Everything you need to know about summer solstice gardening – with Gardener Scott's help
Gardener Scott shares his top tips for how to use the summer solstice to improve your garden
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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Catherine Zeta-Jones: The well-traveled actress discusses the meaning of 'home'
The Oscar-winning icon talks about her childhood, life in Bermuda, and how she is at her happiest within her four walls
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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Monty Don warns against cutting the lawn before 21st June – and the reasons are compelling
The trusted gardener is urging us not to cut the grass just yet – and how to get the best results when we do
By Megan Slack Published
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5 interior tips to steal from Susie Atkinson – the designer behind the five-star Lime Wood Hotel
How to do modern country house style to perfection...
By Ruth Doherty Published
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Designer reveals the most common patio decorating mistake – and what you should do instead
Patio party season has arrived, but is your space ready? Avoid the most common mistake with advice from the expert
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don shares his top tips for starting a vegetable patch in June – it's not too late, but you'll need to act fast
Time is ticking, but it hasn’t run out – yet. Here’s everything you need to know before it does
By Megan Slack Published
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8 stylish outdoor entertaining tips designer Henriette von Stockhausen wants us all to know
Hosting friends for lunch or dinner in the garden is an opportunity to tone down the formality but turn up the creativity – VSP Interiors' creative director explains how to get it right
By Henriette Von Stockhausen Published
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Backyard Envy's James DeSantis shares the one plant that elevates every garden – whatever its size
The celebrity garden landscaper 'can't say enough' about this plant, which works in gardens of all sizes and in all climates
By Megan Slack Published
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Monty Don’s French bean growing tips will ensure a bumper crop – and now's the time to get sowing
There is no better time to sow French beans – discover ingenious tips from the gardening expert for a bumper crop
By Megan Slack Published
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7 British period drama locations every TV and movie fan should visit
These stand-out locations made famous by British period dramas mustn't be missed – from the real-life Downton Abbey to Bridgerton's houses
By Holly Reaney Published
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Author Iona McLaren reveals the secrets of Bodnant Garden – and how to recreate its ambiance in our exteriors
The esteemed author discusses design secrets, her favorite plants, and bringing the botanical beauty of Bodnant into our back garden
By Megan Slack Published
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These are Monty Don's favorite tender annuals – and his top tips to succeed in growing them
Gardening guru Monty Don shares his top picks of colorful tender annual plants – and wise tips for growing them well
By Anna K. Cottrell Published
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5 dramatic ways garden design has changed in four decades – according to the experts
The revolution in garden design has shaped our exterior spaces – these are the most significant changes
By Megan Slack Published
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Paula Sutton of Hill House Vintage – 8 thoughts on her life in the Norfolk countryside
The influencer discusses woodlands, antiques, and where to find Norfolk’s finest lemon polenta cake
By Megan Slack Published
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James DeSantis of Backyard Envy shares his top tips for making a small garden feel bigger
The celebrity garden designer reveals ingenious space-saving tricks that will elevate our exterior spaces – whatever the size
By Megan Slack Published
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Gardener Scott's top 5 tips for companion planting – they will change the way you think about growing plants together
Is companion planting all it's cracked up to be? What plants should be grown together? Gardener Scott answers your questions
By Anna K. Cottrell Published