‘Yellowing or wilting despite regular watering is a sign that your lavender may need better drainage. Also, overflowing water after rain and soil that stays damp for days,’ says Jane Dobbs, Gardening ...

Timber is a universal cladding choice, with variations in treatment and installation defining areas of the UK. Relatively ...

If you’ve worked hard to create a wildlife-friendly garden that will attract birds, the biggest benefit is watching the birds enjoy your outdoor space. Birdwatching is also known to help relieve ...

It can be tempting to reach for the salt when you spot a line of these pests scurrying around your kitchen, but experts warn that using salt to kill ants will not remove the infestation or kill the ...

This is why you shouldn’t pair grey outdoor cushions with grey garden furniture – and what shades to go for instead ...

Companion planting has a multitude of benefits, and pest control is certainly one of its strengths, including getting rid of ...

'Bedroom vs bathroom is one of the great debates that people have when improving their homes,' says property expert and ...

Can orchids survive outside in the UK? It's a question that's likely crossed your mind if you've learned how to care for an ...

Laura Harnett, founder of eco cleaning brand, Seep, says, 'White vinegar is perfect as a floor cleaner as it’s naturally ...

Jasmine is one of my favourite shrubs in the garden – it looks and smells incredible. Better yet? Learning how to grow ...

‘Installing pleated blinds allows you to control the amount of sunlight that reaches your furniture throughout the day.

If your patio is not blessed with an abundance of sun or your soil is lacking in nutrients and quality, it can feel a little disheartening when you spot your patio plants perishing - so, I asked the ...