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It’s almost time to start planting bulbs for a spring display. Hannah Stephenson leafs through some new additions and old favourites. You may still be enjoying the summer, but if you want a gorgeous display of spring bulbs, you need to start planting them soon....

Whether you’re lucky enough to have your own garden or not, renting an allotment can enable you to have a regular, fresh supply of fruit and vegetables, help the environment and meet new people in your local community. First preparing and then maintaining your...

Short of things to do during summer holidays? Why not visit some of our most glorious gardens, which have reopened to the public. They all detail the Covid-19 safety measures they’ve put in place on their websites. Most require pre-booking tickets (check websites for...

Estate agents say families are looking for a new lifestyle since realising they can work remotely. Estate agents are reporting a surge in demand for seaside properties from workers eager to escape city life, with many believing the coronavirus pandemic will lead to a...

Buckingham Palace also released photos taken by some of the royal family of their gardens in bloom. The Queen and members of the royal family have shared their favourite flowers to mark the start of the Chelsea Flower Show online. Buckingham Palace revealed that lily...

Social distancing could be a blessing in disguise if you take the opportunity to follow these tips for improving your living space and the value of your home too. Many of us are using our time at home during this period of self-isolation to get organised in our homes...

Put a date in your diary to visit these inspiring and informative plant-filled shows and events. If you’re looking for inspiration, colour, or just a lovely day out, there are plenty of flower shows and other horticultural events to mark on your calendar this year....

Taking the decision to move home can be an arduous one - when to do it, where to move to, what type of home to buy etc. It’s never easy. One option which you may or may not be familiar with is park home living. Now a popular choice amongst many over 45’s it gives you...

Being greener has never been easier. We reveal how to help protect the planet by using less plastic and recycling more. 2019 has been a big year when it comes to plastic. So many more of us are now finally trying to use less, recycle more and just generally think...

If you're thinking of adopting an organic gardening method, now is the time of year to be doing your prep. Here, we make a case for why you should dig in. The short answer is it's better. Better for the vegetables and fruit you're growing. Better for the soil. And...

London designer Rose Uniacke reveals how she rescued an indoor garden offering advice on creating your own winter garden. Famous for her glamorously minimalist interiors, Rose Uniacke rescued an unloved indoor gallery in her nineteenth-century mansion, creating a...

“One is nearer God’s heart in a garden than anywhere else on earth.” - Dorothy Frances Gurney. At its most basic, a garden is a piece of land shaped into a place where fruits, vegetables and flowers bloom, but they can be so much more. A place for contemplation,...