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Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every year

They support pollinators, too

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As a Gardens Editor, this is the flowering filler plant I recommend to anyone looking for stunning late winter blooms

It thrives in challenging weather

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My grass is really long, but as a Garden Editor, even I'm not mowing it yet – this is why it's such a risk in February

Don't jump the gun!

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This January garden tool care task is so important – it could mean the difference between healthy and infected plants in the spring

It's the gold standard for garden hygiene

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Don’t throw your secateurs away just yet – these are the products I’ll be using in 2026 to refresh my garden tools

They'll scrub your secateurs up like new!

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These secateurs gave me the most satisfying pruning session of my life – they cut through stems like butter

I'm obsessed

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5 tricks I use to choose a poinsettia from the supermarket as a gardens editor – the easiest ways to spot a healthy plant

The easiest ways to spot a healthy plant

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4 things that have convinced me that robot lawn mowers are going to be *big* next year – they're convenient, smart and won't wake the neighbours

These are some of my favourite features

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I visited Bloom & Wild's flower farm, and it convinced me to add this pretty annual to my garden – it's a bouquet staple, and butterflies love it

It's easy to grow and perfect for drying!

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My mum used this £12 childhood toy to grow clematis, and the results were impressive – and fast!

It's my new favourite way to grow climbers

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This £3 watering indicator from Amazon is helping me keep my houseplants alive – even during the hot weather!

It's simple, affordable and effective

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Ideal Home Awards 2025 garden winners – our favourite outdoor brands and products, selected by a panel of experts

Keep these brands and products on your radar this year

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Foxgloves are everywhere at the Chelsea Flower Show again this year – these are the best varieties to grow at home

They're a Chelsea staple!

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Adding sand to your garden border could help you grow stronger plants – and this coastal garden at the Chelsea Flower Show is the perfect example

It offers a glimpse of what gardening could look like in years to come

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5 emerging garden trends I spotted at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2025 – from exciting planting schemes to future-friendly gardening techniques

I left feeling even more inspired than last time!

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4 things I wish I knew before I started a raised vegetable bed for the first time as a now seasoned gardener

Companion planting, pest control and more

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Gtech's Cordless Lawnmower CLM50 made cutting my grass a breeze – it's incredibly easy to use and set up

It's the smoothest I've ever mowed

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When to plant chilli seeds – you'll need to get sowing ASAP for a spicy harvest

We've almost reached the end of the planting window...

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I scarified my lawn last year and it brought it back to life in just two weeks — it's still the greenest I've ever seen it

We risked scarifying during the summer — and it paid off

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6 of the best cottage garden plants you can add to your garden now to nail the cottagecore look this summer

Nothing says quintessential romance like these flowers

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Elho's Smart Pebble is the discreet houseplant monitor I use to help my plants thrive — it takes the guesswork out of watering and fertilising

I'm loving it so far

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Gtech's HeatWave patio heater is a brilliant wall-mounted option if you're looking to heat a small space (and fast)

It's affordable and delivers quick results

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I'm Ideal Home's gardens editor — these are the 5 houseplants I'll always have in my collection

I've rounded up my favourite houseplants, from orchids to tradescantias

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Nectar's Hybrid mattress can be tested for 365 nights at home - I tested it and this is what I found

My Nectar Hybrid Mattress review puts this popular mattress to the test

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Best spring bulbs for cut flowers – the varieties you should try for beautiful bouquets next year

Here are our favourites

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