Lauran Elsden
14 plants to prune in the final days of June for a better summer display
Top tips on early-summer snipping
Embrace the unexpected: 5 clever ways to garden in a heatwave — including reusing pasta water
From reusing pasta water to using wool
Turn this common weed into free fertiliser for a bountiful tomato crop this summer
Here's how to make a free fertiliser with pesky nettles
'I'd drive from Yorkshire again just to come here': 15 UK coastal spots serving exceptional crab sandwiches
A crab sandwich worth travelling for? These are the shellfish shacks worth pinning on your map
The UK's best pit stops: Fish and chips, farm shops and loos with a view
Including the best British beach kiosk and a public loo with a view, here are a few tried-and-tested favourites…
What is a rain chain? Why you should add this water-saving garden feature now
Experts say they're one of the most underused features in a British garden – here's why
Help this endangered bird: How to make your garden finch-friendly — without relying on feeders
Help boost bird numbers this summer and beyond
Keep neighbourhood cats and foxes off your lawn this summer with a £29.99 buy
And the best part is... it does all the hard work for you
Hard pruning vs light pruning: Which one your plants actually need (and when)
Plus, the ones that need your attention this month
Get your patio primed for summer with this 35p homemade cleaner that smells like fresh oranges
Spick and span before summer starts
‘It doesn’t get the credit it deserves’: Forget hydrangeas — choose this underrated, multi-season shrub instead
Shrub switch-up: Why gardening gurus are making a case for choosing versatile viburnum
Embrace lazy lawn care: 5 low-effort ways to get glorious grass this summer
Get a lush lawn with minimal effort
Banish flies from your patio this summer by using a 35p fruit bowl staple
Get flies to buzz off... naturally
Ward off wasps from your garden gatherings this summer with a £3 essential oil
Enjoy alfresco dining without this pesky pest
See off slugs from your garden with a sprinkle of this 85p pantry staple
This store cupboard ingredient is an ethical alternative to pellets
5 low-maintenance plants that keep on blooming without deadheading
No-fuss flowers for low-maintenance gardeners
9 fast-growing climbers to cover up an ugly fence fast
From sweet-smelling honeysuckle to pretty passionflower
Deadheading peonies: The common May mistake that can affect next year’s blooms
Follow these top tips from garden experts
11 fragrant flowers for a sweetly-scented small space garden
From scented stocks to star jasmine, here's what to plant
How to grow marigolds that flower nonstop from summer into autumn
These cheerful, sun-loving flowers are easy to grow
7 fast-flowering plants that will fill empty gaps in your garden in weeks
Best sown in May for a burst of colour this summer
The 15 most beautiful rose gardens to visit across the UK this summer
These fragrant spots showcase the iconic bloom with creative planting and eclectic varieties
Sprinkle this spicy kitchen staple in your garden to help boost bird numbers
As nesting season gets into full swing, hungry birds need all the help they can get
Patch perfect: From rocket to runner beans – 7 vegetables and herbs to plant in May
Nothing taste's better than crops you've cultivated yourself
Struggling with garden clutter? 6 smart storage ideas to transform your space this summer
Make every inch work harder
I have a dark, north-facing garden — these are the 7 easy, colourful plants I'm choosing for shade
I might just be able to transform my lacklustre patch into a plant paradise
14 flowers and seeds to plant right now for a garden that blooms all summer
From crocosmia to cosmos, get these in the ground before it's too late
3 fence colours that could lower your home's value – plus the safest shades to choose
Boost kerb appeal when selling your home and avoid these colours
Repel rats from your garden this spring with a 22p kitchen staple
Keep vermin out of your garden with one this one cheap herb
The Lyrid meteor shower could bring 15 shooting stars an hour this week — here’s when to watch
The oldest known meteor shower will light up skies – starting this week
Small space stars: Grow these 10 versatile vegetables on windowsills and shelves
The easiest crops to cultivate on windowsills and shelves
Catch wild daffodils while they last at these 5 magical UK spots
Celebrate spring with a visit to these breathtaking spots where wild daffodils bloom in spectacular displays across the UK