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The best flowers for planting a vibrant autumn pot display in your garden

Garden centres are now filled with later-flowering plant species including cyclamen, violas and pansies

The Independent UK · Aug 28

Eight expert tips on how to protect your garden ahead of rain after a dry summer

You may be jumping for joy, but you’ll need to preserve soil and stop plants from collapsing and rotting

The Independent UK · Aug 18

Survivor or struggler? The plants you may have to sacrifice after a scorching summer

Some will survive like delphiniums and shrubs but others you’ll have to ditch, say experts

The Independent UK · Aug 11

The hidden side of New York perfect for your next holiday

The Big Apple is just one slice of New York State – Hannah Stephenson heads beyond the city to discover more

The Independent UK · Oct 16, 2024

The lesser-known ‘Greek Caribbean’ island where you can holiday like a celeb at an affordable price

From James Bond-style islands to fancy restaurants, Hannah Stephenson lives an A-lister life without the enormous price tag

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2024

How easy to clean are your bird feeders?

We trial four new squirrel-proof products with easy cleaning in mind.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2024

10 of the best late summer blooms

Make the season last with some showstopping late flowers.

The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2024

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of Shrines Of Gaiety by Kate Atkinson and Undoctored by Adam Kay.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

6 ways to make the most of a small garden, according to an expert

From making a mini pond to upcycling your furniture

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

6 big ideas for small garden spaces

Create an organic, biodiverse oasis using recycled, homemade and sustainable materials, with help from Garden Organic’s Chris Collins.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022