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5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome with these flowering and evergreen options Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more Ideal Home · Dec 3, 2025
These 7 beautiful winter-flowering house plants will add festive colour and cheer to your home when it’s grey and gloomy outside Plant experts share their favourite plants that will thrive over the winter months Ideal Home · Nov 18, 2025
Cold-loving plants that thrive in frost and low temperatures – and they'll add a pop of colour to your front garden and window boxes all winter Perk up faded pots and planters with these cold-weather favourites that will bring colour to your garden all winter long Ideal Home · Nov 11, 2025
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Burning rosemary in your home can improve your air quality, get rid of pests, and boost your wellbeing – experts explain why it’s worth trying this October Experts explain why it’s worth trying this October Ideal Home · Oct 6, 2025
5 plants that will protect your garden from stormy weather, according to garden experts Do you have any of these plants in your garden ahead of Storm Amy? Ideal Home · Oct 3, 2025
How I create vibrant autumn colour in containers – my go-to plants and how to mix them Perk up tired pots and planters with these autumnal plants that are guaranteed to bring a late splash of colour to your garden Ideal Home · Oct 1, 2025
This is one of the best winter pot displays I've ever seen – and a cabbage is the surprise star! These are the five plants to go for Ideal Home · Sep 26, 2025
Best evergreen plants for borders – 5 winter bloomers and foliage staples that will brighten up the colder months Freshen up your winter border! Ideal Home · Sep 19, 2025
5 destructive plant diseases to watch out for in September – and the best ways to protect your garden Spot, treat and prevent plant diseases this month Ideal Home · Sep 18, 2025
Where to buy spring bulbs – my favourite places to shop for classic and unusual varieties I always head to these retailers first Ideal Home · Sep 12, 2025
Ideal Home · Sep 9, 2025 5 houseplants I always propagate in autumn – now is the perfect time to make more of your favourite plants for free These are the houseplants I’ll be propagating in September to make more of my favourites for free
Ideal Home · Sep 6, 2025 Robins will flock to your garden if you have this one tree – and the best time to plant it is right now Robins love this stunning tree, and you will too
Ideal Home · Aug 29, 2025 7 high-maintenance plants to think twice before adding to your garden These plants should be planted with caution
Ideal Home · Aug 26, 2025 These 3 trees will add value to your home, according to experts – and you can plant them now Trees are great for increasing curb appeal and turning your garden into a relaxing space
Ideal Home · Aug 12, 2025 Plant these 8 perennials in August for a burst of blooms right through autumn Plant these perennials now for a dazzling display of autumn flowers
Ideal Home · Aug 9, 2025 5 plants to grow next to your bird bath to make your garden look gorgeous and encourage more birds Make your garden look better and birds feel safer - it's a win-win!
Ideal Home · Aug 4, 2025 Are climbing plants damaging your home? What you need to know before training a climber up a brick wall Nothing says ‘dream home’ like decadent wisteria or roses rambling up the walls, but are they causing damage?
T3 · Aug 2, 2025 5 houseplants to keep your home cool during the UK heatwaves How to use your houseplants to keep cool in the summer, according to expert
Livingetc · Jul 10, 2025 The 12 Birth Month Trees, and Which to Plant in Your Garden Based on When You Were Born We're honoring Celtic symbolism today with these beautiful trees tied to each month of the year
The Guardian - UK · Jun 21, 2025 10 of the best climbing plants for your garden, from honeysuckle to sweet pea Climbers bring vibrant vertical blooms to a dull fence – along with shelter for insects and even a cooling system for buildings during warm months. Here are the ones that our expert rates
Ideal Home · Jun 20, 2025 8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them destroying your flower beds Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.