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When to sow runner beans in time for an abundant harvest this summer

This is the best time to sow your runner bean seeds for a successful and plentiful growing season

Ideal Home · Feb 6, 2024

6 colourful houseplants that will brighten up any home – they're easy to care for too

These houseplants will bring more than green into your space

Ideal Home · Feb 5, 2024

When to plant summer bulbs - experts reveal the perfect time to ensure your garden is filled with colour

The experts share their top tips to get you and your outdoor space ready for the warmer weather

Ideal Home · Feb 5, 2024

7 of the best low-light houseplants that will thrive in shady nooks and corners in the home

These indoor plants can tolerate low light levels

Ideal Home · Jan 23, 2024

What to do with houseplants that are exposed to the cold - help them recover fast

Help your houseplants deal with the cold

Ideal Home · Jan 20, 2024

Monty Don says the trick to a stunning garden is to prune hedges now – what you need to know

Monty explains why pruning hedges in January will make for a more vigorously growing garden come spring – and which hedge varieties are best pruned now

Ideal Home · Jan 18, 2024

6 houseplants that can reduce the dust levels in your home, from snake plants to peace lilies

These houseplants are brilliant at collecting dust in the home

Ideal Home · Jan 17, 2024

These are the natural fertilisers that experts swear by – and they’re hiding in your kitchen cupboard

Experts share the most effective plant fertilisers you can make in your kitchen

Ideal Home · Jan 16, 2024

Experts reveal why your bay tree leaves are turning brown – and how to fix it

Why are your bay tree leaves turning brown? Experts reveal the most common causes and how to fix them

Ideal Home · Jan 15, 2024

7 of the best fast-growing houseplants - buy small and fill your home with greeny for less

Love houseplants? Hate the high price tag? We’ve got you covered

Ideal Home · Jan 13, 2024