It’s time to seek out brighter summer colour for windowboxes and terrace pots Summer arrives in a large box from our local Camden Garden Centre . One of the big bi-annual shopping trips to si...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/may/05/family-shopping-at-the-garden-centre
Even products marketed as ‘organic’ may be toxic, say campaigners, with risks for the wider ecosystem Gardeners are inadvertently killing scores of earthworms with soil conditioners markete...
Forty local authorities will leave some grass verges and parks uncut as part of annual wildlife-friendly event Once upon a time, an unkempt front lawn could have landed you in trouble with the ...
As climate change brings volatile weather patterns, the shrub – too often ignored in favour of fashionable perennials – is making a comeback Somewhere along the line we have lost sight of t...
Jason Williams, known as the cloud gardener, is campaigning for green spaces in new builds and rights for tenants to grow plants Developers and landlords should give tenants a “right to garde...
Cucurbits such as courgettes, cucumbers and squash produce fruits all season long – including one that makes a perfect summer drink garnish I absolutely love cucurbits. They belong to the gou...
This succulent’s stunning geometric form looks like a miniature pagoda, and it even has densely clustered flowers in summer WHY WILL I LOVE IT? With its stunning geometric and architectural f...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/may/03/houseplant-of-the-week-crassula-buddhas-temple
A pocket-sized city terrace extension and a multigenerational riverside property inspired by a country shed are among the innovative dwellings shortlisted in the sustainability category of the Ho...
A vivid account of bringing a garden back to life underlines the importance of outdoor space for all Just as the first lockdown was easing, which is to say in summer 2020, Olivia Laing moved in...
Gardeners’ World presenter Arit Anderson creating colourful display to encourage gardeners to move away from peat A completely peat-free garden will be showcased at the Hampton Court Palace f...
RACHEL COSTER’S TIKTOK SHOW, WHICH DOCUMENTS THE EXTREMELY MESSY DWELLING SPACES OF NEW YORK’S YOUNG MEN, HAS CLEARLY STRUCK A NERVE Snowboarding boots on the kitchen table. A steering whee...
RHS Wisley garden manager says composting at home saves money and creates habitat for hedgehogs and invertebrates Get rid of your green waste bin if you want to make your soil more healthy and ...
A home in an old office block clocks on a new look How do Europeans live in such grey, beige places? I’m happy waking up in a pink room. Vibrant colours make you joyful; you will never be sa...
Farrow & Ball colours and names | Patriarchy chicken | Caroline Lucas giving up politics | Early Christmas emails Emma Beddington’s article amused me (Let’s hear it for the true geniuses: t...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/26/my-late-husbands-colourful-legacy
An exuberantly eclectic 1880s house in the musical heart of Tennessee A humongous, cloud-shaped cream lampshade made from paper plates hangs over an ornate, hand-me-down antique concierge chair...
Blitz your wardrobe! Scrub that keyboard! Shine your teaspoons! It’s time for a brutal spring clean – so roll up your sleeves and follow our 43 expert tips from cleaning and decluttering guru...
Prospect Cottage on the beach at Dungeness, Kent was a home and sanctuary for the artist and film-maker Derek Jarman. The gardens are world famous, but the interior, shielded from public view by ...
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During the pandemic photographer Siân Davey and her son transformed their garden – then invited the local community to enjoy it Continue reading...
Quilts, throws and duvet sets to see you through winter’s chill Continue reading...
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/gallery/2023/nov/27/cosy-bedding-in-pictures