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North-facing garden ideas – 18 ways to guarantee a productive green space that's perfect for planting and hosting

Make it perfect for planting and hosting

Ideal Home · Jun 12

5 low maintenance plants to turn your driveway into a fuss-free green space effortlessly

You don’t have to choose between off-street parking and a beautiful front garden anymore…

Ideal Home · Aug 21, 2025

Usyk vs Dubois 2: Start time, fight card, prize money and how to watch

Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois clash for the right to be called the world’s undisputed heavyweight boxing champion.

Al Jazeera · Jul 16, 2025

Health and wellbeing to be key themes for show gardens at 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Several of the sensational show gardens at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London will shine a spotlight on important health conditions, including autism

Homes & Gardens · Nov 1, 2023

First Thing: Israeli ground forces battle Hamas in northern Gaza as Netanyahu rules out ceasefire

Hamas reports clashes with IDF in north and south Gaza as leader of main UN agency in Palestine accuses Israel of ‘collective punishment’. Plus, how to build a life full of joy and meaning when you’re child-free

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2023

Why you shouldn't dig your garden this year, no matter what

The no-dig movement is trending, so here's why experts say you shouldn't dig your garden

Ideal Home · Jul 13, 2023

The rise of the 'erotic' garden? Here's how to harness the romantic gardening trend

Utterly sensual, the erotic garden urges us to rethink the way we view our outdoor spaces

Ideal Home · Jul 5, 2023

Garden Rescue's Lee Burkhill shares his secret planting hack for a truly modern garden

Trying to create a modern garden? Try this easy planting technique from the star of BBC One’s Garden Rescue, Lee Burkhill

Ideal Home · May 31, 2023

Britney Spears’ garden rose arch is trending, and it’s easy to see why

Oops, she’s done it again! Here’s how to recreate Britney Spears’ rose arch in your own garden

Ideal Home · May 23, 2023

Chelsea into WCL semi-finals after dramatic shootout win against Lyon

Chelsea’s dreams of a first Champions League title are still alive after they beat the defending champions, Lyon, on penalties in the quarter-final

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023