Sarah Moran

What to do with agapanthus after flowering – essential jobs for better blooms next year
Once the blue blooms have bowed out, your agapanthus isn't quite off duty

5 plants that can quickly take over your garden – including mint and one unruly shrub
These can quickly outgrow their welcome if they are planted in the wrong place

How to revive a tired garden after a hot summer in one weekend: 5 essential jobs for a quick refresh
Don’t give up, here's how to revive drooping pots and faded borders

This 'upside down' watering can trick could make hosepipe ban gardening easier, says Jo Thompson
The simple watering trick that protects fragile plants

This £15 DIY 'sun tent' could save your wilting plants during a heatwave — here's how to make one
Is your lawn too hot to handle? This clever little fix could be the easiest way to keep it cool

What to do with sunflowers after flowering — don’t cut their heads off just yet if you want more blooms
Fading sunflowers still have plenty to give – from feeding goldfinches to saving seeds for next year

What to do with geums after flowering: The jobs that could get you a second flush of flowers
How to keep the flowers coming and avoid the snip that ends the show

Can 'grey water' gardening keep plants alive during a drought? What to know about rules and reuse safety
How to reuse bath, shower and washing-up water safely when restrictions are in place

What to do with lavender after flowering to encourage lush, shapely growth for years
The blooms have bowed out, so your secateurs are up next

What to do with lupins after flowering: 4 jobs to keep them thriving after flowers fade
Don’t stop caring for your lupins when their blooms have finished – here’s what to do next

What to do with catmint after flowering for a spectacular second flush this summer
It's a magnet for bees and other pollinating insects

5 watering cans to buy to keep your garden alive during a hosepipe ban
Keep your garden thriving, even when the hose is off limits

What is 'nonna-core'? The Italian grandma decorating trend surging in popularity — and how to embrace it
Forget algorithm-approved interiors, this style celebrates homes shaped by time – where 'every object had a story'

What to do with dahlias in late summer to keep them flowering until the first frost
What to do with dahlias in late summer to keep them flowering until the first frost

Want a more colourful garden next summer? 5 flowers to sow in July before it's too late
Don't miss the midsummer sowing window for these five biennials and short-lived perennials

Extreme summer heat could be damaging your home's artwork – here’s how to protect it
It's hot... and your artwork is feeling it too

5 easy flowers to grow if you're new to gardening
These easy-going flowers won't hold your gardening inexperience against you

Wildfire warnings across the UK: How to create 'garden firebreaks' to help protect your home
Small changes in the garden could help limit the spread of fire

What to do with foxgloves after flowering: When to cut, keep or collect the seed heads
Hold those secateurs – your fading foxgloves may still have more to give

Don't throw away bolted lettuce — 4 clever ways to put it to good use
These simple ideas will help you make the most of your crop and avoid unnecessary waste

I couldn't sleep in the heatwave until this £6 window hack cooled my boiling bedroom
Our west-facing bedroom was still baking long after sunset – until I found this renter-friendly fix

Don't kill your lavender with kindness this summer — here's the counterintuitive fix
Think your lavender needs a drink? Not so fast – your best intentions could be killing it

How to use aluminium foil to remove stubborn tap stains
This humble kitchen item just might outperform your pricey cleaners

Mowing the lawn this weekend? This noise mistake could cost you £5,000
Check this rule before your next garden tidy-up to avoid neighbourly trouble and a costly fine

These 7 heat-resistant climbers will keep your garden colourful and private all summer
Don't let a heatwave flatten your garden – these RHS-approved climbers thrive when temperatures rise

Clover lawns: Why more UK gardeners are choosing this grass alternative
Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant and wildlife-friendly, here's what to know about the grass alternative...

The surprising World Cup garden hazard putting foxes, hedgehogs and other wildlife at risk
Football might be coming home, but one more thing should too

How to revive your garden after a heatwave: 4 expert tips to help it recover
Scorched leaves, drooping pots and brown lawns don't always spell disaster

What to do with strawberry plants after fruiting: 4 expert tips for a bigger crop next year
Once the summer crop is over, strawberry plants need extra care to stay healthy and productive

What to do with orchids after flowering for bigger, longer-lasting blooms
Don't throw them away just yet; these expert tips will help your plant thrive for years to come

Heatwaves bring these 5 household pests into your home – here's how to keep them out
Heatwaves can lead to a spike in household pests. Here's how to keep the most common culprits at bay

Best bird baths to add to your garden this summer: 7 practical, easy-care designs
Bird baths to keep thirsty visitors coming back