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I recommend these groundcover roses to anyone looking to manage weeds *and* fill their garden borders with fragrance – they’re low-maintenance, too!

They’re low-maintenance, too!

Ideal Home · Mar 21

5 Things to Do Now to Make Your Front Garden Look More Welcoming — They'll Add Major Curb Appeal and Set Your Lawn Up for Spring

Since this is the first place people see when they approach your home, it's a good idea to get it in shape for the season of blooms

Livingetc · Mar 13

‘Cheap as chips and save backache’: gardening pros on the tools they can’t live without

Getting your garden ready for spring? We asked the experts for their go-to kit, from secateurs and soil knives to trousers with enough pockets for twine

The Guardian - UK · Mar 3

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Your birth month has a specific flower – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden

Birth flowers are enjoying a quiet revival right now. Here's what you need to know about yours...

Ideal Home · Feb 26

Your birth month has a perennial plant – this is the meaning behind yours, and the best varieties to add to your garden

Here's the special meanings behind all 12....

Ideal Home · Feb 14

Sow brassicas like kale and cauliflower indoors now for productive, tasty crops – 6 types to start in February

6 types to start in February

Ideal Home · Feb 9

4 fast-growing climbing plants for privacy that you can plant now – create a natural screen with these beautiful climbers

Our top flowering and evergreen picks

Ideal Home · Feb 6

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5 unique bulbs to plant in February for stunning summer displays – from pineapple lilies to striking gladioli

From pineapple lilies to striking gladioli

Ideal Home · Feb 5

5 houseplant trends you need on your radar for 2026 – it's all about bold planting with minimal maintenance, according to experts

Jungle plants, sustainability and more

Ideal Home · Jan 22

7 early flowering plants that will brighten up a bleak January garden with mood-boosting colour

Add colour and texture by planting up these varieties

Ideal Home · Jan 19

These 12 garden trends are set to reshape our outdoor spaces in 2026 – from climate-resilient planting to foraging gardens

Punctured water butts? They’re smarter than they sound…

Ideal Home · Jan 15

These Are the 6 Major Houseplant Trends for 2026 That You'll Soon Notice Making a Splash in the Most Stylish Biophilic Homes Around

According to the experts, the theme for this year is statement interior gardens that give back

Livingetc · Jan 9

How to Pick a Fruit Tree Based on Your Birth Month — The 12 Trees and Which to Get (or Gift) Depending on When You Were Born

This is your sign to treat your home to a flourishing fruit tree based on your birth month

Livingetc · Dec 26, 2025

Your birth month has a rose – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it successfully in your garden

What’s your birth month rose? Here's the meaning behind each bloom, as well as how to grow them

Ideal Home · Dec 18, 2025

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Ideal Home · Nov 17, 2025

I added these 4 ‘unkillable’ houseplants to my home – and yes, they lived up to the hype!

Accidental plant murderers, rejoice; I've done the research and these houseplants are made for you…

Ideal Home · Nov 6, 2025

These 3 houseplants helped rid my home of damp and made a huge difference to musty smells and humidity – they're super low maintenance too

Can houseplants really help prevent excess moisture in your home? I decided to put them to the test…

Ideal Home · Oct 29, 2025

4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – add these low-maintenance varieties for striking texture and colour over the colder months

They're perfect for the colder months

Ideal Home · Oct 28, 2025

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

From classic favourites to unique fringed blooms

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Ideal Home · Sep 25, 2025

I made a bulb lasagne in a pot and it's the easiest way to get a show of stunning spring flowers for months

It’s the hack that promises staggered continuous spring bulbs, but how easy is a bulb lasagne really?

Ideal Home · Sep 24, 2025

Experts say mulching with pine cones can help keep cats from digging in your beds – it's a simple, natural deterrent that protects your plants

Pine cone mulch is having a moment on Instagram, but does it keep curious cats at bay?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025

How to make your garden tools last longer: expert tips for tackling rust, grime and blunt blades

Secateur and strimmer seen better days? Give your tools some TLC with these tried-and-tested tricks

Woman & Home · Sep 20, 2025

How to grow daffodils: expert tips for planting cheery yellow bloomers

Now's the perfect time to plant daffodils – learn how to grow a stunning spring display

Ideal Home · Sep 12, 2025

Where to buy spring bulbs – my favourite places to shop for classic and unusual varieties

I always head to these retailers first

Livingetc · Sep 10, 2025

6 'Lucky' Houseplants That People Always Decorate With to Bring a Sense of Prosperity Into Your Home

No sparingly spotted four-leaf clovers here — these varieties bring luck as they stem and bloom

Woman & Home · Aug 30, 2025

When and how to plant crocus bulbs – for a dazzling display come spring

Gardening experts share advice on how to plant crocus bulbs – as well as timing tips for success

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