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Person scrubbing a tiled outdoor floor with a brush, bicarbonate of soda, and water nearby.

How Vinegar Cleans a Slippery Patio in an Hour

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

As soon as spring arrives, many homeowners and tenants notice the same thing: the favourite outdoor spot is covered in...

Woman planting flowers in a garden bed with sunflowers and other plants on a sunny day.

15 Perennials to Transform Your Garden This Spring

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Many home gardeners find themselves staring at brown beds and bare patches in spring, unsure where to begin. Instead of...

Woman in denim shirt taking notes in a wildflower meadow surrounded by bees on a sunny day

Abandoned Norfolk farmland becomes a thriving wildflower meadow without seeding

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

A piece of arable land that has been left alone for more than a decade has, almost unnoticed, developed into...

Hands harvesting fresh basil leaves from a potted plant on a sunlit balcony with scissors nearby.

The Hidden Secret to Dense and Fragrant Basil in Pots

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Basil is one of the most-used herbs in cooking and, at the same time, one of the plants that causes...

Solar garden lights illuminating a patio with plants, flowers, and outdoor table and chairs at dusk.

Aldi Garden Bright Solar Uplighter for £9.99: garden lighting without cables

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

If you like to spend longer outside in the garden in the evening, you quickly run into the same issue:...

Person trimming a flowering tree with garden shears in a sunlit backyard.

Cherry Tree Barely Fruiting: Remove Water Shoots and Prune for Light

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Plenty of hobby gardeners will recognise this: the cherry tree looks robust and healthy, yet it produces little more than...

Child reaching towards a red bird perched inside a hanging nest in a sunny garden.

Finding a joão-de-barro mud nest in your garden: what it means

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Coming across a joão-de-barro mud nest on a roof, a wall or a tree in the garden is usually a...

Hands placing a steaming tea bag into soil of a potted lemon tree on a balcony with plants and watering can nearby.

Used Tea Bags for Natural Fertiliser: Grow a Healthy Lemon Tree at Home

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Growing a healthy lemon tree at home only takes a few straightforward habits that can make a surprisingly big difference...

Person placing a potted plant on a garden table with flowers, chairs, and a skeleton decoration in the background.

Flea Market Finds for the Garden: Vintage Ideas for Balcony, Terrace and Courtyard

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

More and more people are treating their home as a personal statement. Now the spotlight has shifted outdoors: balconies, terraces...

Hands planting lettuce in a garden bed with egg shells and orange marigolds in the background.

How to Protect Your Organic Vegetable Garden from Slugs and Snails

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Growing fresh vegetables at home is deeply rewarding, but unwanted visitors can wreck your beds after rainfall. Keeping leaves intact...

Person planting a vibrant orange flowering shrub with a watering can nearby in a backyard garden.

Tecomaria ‘Cape Town Orange’: the compact flowering shrub for small gardens

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Many amateur gardeners get fed up with small plots: a few perennials, a bit of seasonal planting, and by high...

Woman in denim jacket picking ripe oranges from a tree in a garden with baskets of fruit nearby

How to Create a Productive Home Orchard in the Back Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Having a productive orchard at home is a goal for many people who want to enjoy fresh food picked straight...

Young man tending to a hanging houseplant beside a wooden bench with potted plants and a watering can by a window.

Easy Indoor Plants for Beginners: Pothos, ZZ Plant and Snake Plant

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Setting up a little green corner at home often leaves beginners unsure which species to start with. The good news...

Person gently holding a ladybird on a tomato plant in a garden with potted plants and a spray bottle nearby.

How Ladybirds Support Biological Control in Your Home Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Spotting tiny, brightly coloured insects in your balcony pots or among flowering beds can bring a real sense of closeness...

Person planting with a sponge in a terracotta pot on a wooden table with gardening tools nearby.

Spring trick: turn a kitchen sponge into a water store for pots and balcony boxes

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

As the gardening season gets going, beds, pots and balcony boxes can quickly be pushed to their limits: young roots,...

Person kneeling to tend to plants at the base of a flowering tree along a city sidewalk on a sunny day.

Ant tree (Triplaris americana): a low-maintenance choice for urban areas and home gardens

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Among the most sought-after ornamental species, one in particular often tops the list for anyone wanting a fuss-free tree: the...

Hands cutting lavender with garden shears in a sunny garden with potted plants and a white bench background.

How to Grow Lavender and Turn Your Outdoor Space into a Scented Retreat

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Turning your outdoor area into a scented retreat becomes a genuinely rewarding project when you grow lavender with patience, care...

Woman in a white dress tending blue hydrangeas on a sunlit balcony with various potted flowers and gardening tools.

Low-maintenance French garden with durable perennial flowers

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Having a flower-filled back garden without exhausting upkeep is the big ambition for anyone with a hectic routine these days....

Person tending to flowering potted plant on balcony decorated with string lights and watering can at dusk.

Night-blooming jasmine (Cestrum nocturnum) for a scented balcony at dusk

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

Night-blooming jasmine is the right flower for anyone who wants to fragrance a balcony at the end of the day....

Person in a straw hat tending to tomato plants under a protective mesh in a sunny garden patio.

Partial Shade: A Heatwave Survival Strategy for Your Garden

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

The first proper heatwave of the year arrived on a Tuesday. By 10 a.m., the roses in the front border...

Person tending to a young plant with spray bottle in a garden bed surrounded by gardening tools.

Plants That Attract Ants in the Garden: Why They Keep Coming Back

Harriet M. Ashford • August 11, 2026

People scatter powders, put up barriers, pour on specialist treatments - and still the ants return. The real trigger is...