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These Are the 6 Major Houseplant Trends for 2026 That You'll Soon Notice Making a Splash in the Most Stylish Biophilic Homes Around According to the experts, the theme for this year is statement interior gardens that give back Livingetc · Jan 9
How to Pick a Fruit Tree Based on Your Birth Month — The 12 Trees and Which to Get (or Gift) Depending on When You Were Born This is your sign to treat your home to a flourishing fruit tree based on your birth month Livingetc · Dec 26, 2025
Your birth month has a rose – this is the meaning behind yours and how to grow it successfully in your garden What’s your birth month rose? Here's the meaning behind each bloom, as well as how to grow them Ideal Home · Dec 18, 2025
Ideal Home · Nov 17, 2025 I added these 4 ‘unkillable’ houseplants to my home – and yes, they lived up to the hype! Accidental plant murderers, rejoice; I've done the research and these houseplants are made for you…
Ideal Home · Nov 6, 2025 These 3 houseplants helped rid my home of damp and made a huge difference to musty smells and humidity – they're super low maintenance too Can houseplants really help prevent excess moisture in your home? I decided to put them to the test…
Ideal Home · Oct 29, 2025 4 ornamental grasses that add interest to a winter garden – add these low-maintenance varieties for striking texture and colour over the colder months They're perfect for the colder months
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Ideal Home · Sep 25, 2025 I made a bulb lasagne in a pot and it's the easiest way to get a show of stunning spring flowers for months It’s the hack that promises staggered continuous spring bulbs, but how easy is a bulb lasagne really?
Ideal Home · Sep 24, 2025 Experts say mulching with pine cones can help keep cats from digging in your beds – it's a simple, natural deterrent that protects your plants Pine cone mulch is having a moment on Instagram, but does it keep curious cats at bay?
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2025 How to make your garden tools last longer: expert tips for tackling rust, grime and blunt blades Secateur and strimmer seen better days? Give your tools some TLC with these tried-and-tested tricks
Woman & Home · Sep 20, 2025 How to grow daffodils: expert tips for planting cheery yellow bloomers Now's the perfect time to plant daffodils – learn how to grow a stunning spring display
Ideal Home · Sep 12, 2025 Where to buy spring bulbs – my favourite places to shop for classic and unusual varieties I always head to these retailers first
Livingetc · Sep 10, 2025 6 'Lucky' Houseplants That People Always Decorate With to Bring a Sense of Prosperity Into Your Home No sparingly spotted four-leaf clovers here — these varieties bring luck as they stem and bloom
Woman & Home · Aug 30, 2025 When and how to plant crocus bulbs – for a dazzling display come spring Gardening experts share advice on how to plant crocus bulbs – as well as timing tips for success