What to do with star jasmine in April – these 4 tasks will boost flowering and growth for the summer ahead Maximise that signature scent Ideal Home · Apr 23
My mum always has show-stopping climbing plant displays, and this plant is the fast-growing star of her garden trellis – it's the perfect low-maintenance privacy plant It's the perfect low-maintenance privacy plant Ideal Home · Apr 18
8 night-scented flowering plants to add to your garden now for beautifully scented evenings all summer long Fill the night air with fragrance Ideal Home · Apr 7
Celebs Over 60 Are Planting Their Flower Gardens With This One Calming Color Trend – Here's How to Recreate It For Summer Both Ina Garten and Martha Stewart use a simple, replicable color combination in their summer gardens that uplifts any green space Homes & Gardens · Mar 31
Best flowering groundcover plants – these 7 weed suppressors are low-maintenance and bloom beautifully every year They support pollinators, too Ideal Home · Mar 26
Experts are warning gardeners to watch out for this pest in March, before it destroys your roses How to get ahead of this pesky pest Ideal Home · Mar 13
The best white-flowering shrubs to plant now for fluffy, cloud-like blooms – 4 favourites that produce a gorgeous fragrance every year They produce a gorgeous fragrance Ideal Home · Mar 7
Don't forget to prune your roses before the window closes – experts are warning it could make all the difference to this year's flowers Get started this weekend! Ideal Home · Mar 6
7 perennials to plant in March for flowers that come back every year – our favourite varieties Catmint, erigeron and more Ideal Home · Feb 27
How to start begonia tubers indoors right now for a 'vibrant, flower-filled show' all summer Get a head start by planting your begonia tubers indoors now Ideal Home · Feb 24
4 cut flowers you can still plant now for a burst of colour in spring – no, it's not too late, but you'll need to start planting fast These flowers will look just as glorious in a garden as in a vase Ideal Home · Feb 18
I’m getting a head start on summer and planting these 7 bulbs in February for guaranteed colour later in the year Now is the perfect time to be planting these summer-flowering bulbs Ideal Home · Feb 17
The rain killed my friend's pot plants, so I told her to try this £6 solution – now, her container plants are thriving (even in torrential downpours!) It's so simple, but *so* effective Ideal Home · Feb 11
Sow these flower seeds in February for months of bright, beautiful blooms from early spring onwards Get ahead of the game by sowing these flower seeds now and fill your garden with colourful and longer-flowering blooms early on in the season Ideal Home · Feb 6
Ideal Home · Jan 20 7 sweet-smelling flowering shrubs to fill your winter garden with scent and colour when nothing else is blooming Bring some much-needed colour and fragrance outdoors with these winter-loving varieties
Ideal Home · Jan 15 These 12 garden trends are set to reshape our outdoor spaces in 2026 – from climate-resilient planting to foraging gardens Punctured water butts? They’re smarter than they sound…
Ideal Home · Jan 9 ‘Winter weather is a flavour upgrade’ for some vegetables, say experts – but you'll need to know when to step in if you want your crops to last Sweeter carrots, velvety parsnips...
Woman & Home · Dec 28, 2025 What does it mean to 'overwinter plants' and why is it so important to help gardens survive the cold season? Give your garden the best chance at survival this winter and master the art of overwintering
Ideal Home · Dec 17, 2025 Forget strawberries! The RHS predicts this will be the 'it' berry to grow in 2026 – it's delicious and can be planted right now It's delicious and can be planted right now
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Why you’ll be putting your houseplants outside in the garden in 2026 Experts offer gardening trends predictions for the new year
Ideal Home · Dec 3, 2025 5 of the best Christmas plants for a front porch – give guests a festive welcome with these flowering and evergreen options Familiar favourites, unique blooms and more
Ideal Home · Nov 27, 2025 How to protect your Christmas tree from underfloor heating – 3 things you need to do if you don't want it dropping all its needles in a week See it through December!
Ideal Home · Nov 24, 2025 7 cold-loving, low-maintenance plants I grow as a florist to fill my home with vases of colourful flowers over winter They make fabulously vibrant cut flower arrangements
Ideal Home · Nov 19, 2025 The four-degree rule will protect your plants from this month's frosts – and save them from damage before it's too late Keep an eye on the forecast!
Ideal Home · Nov 13, 2025 Experts are urging homeowners to bury banana skins in their garden this November - here's why Keep hold of those banana skins for a natural garden boost