Lauran Elsden
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
Spending £5 a week on blueberries? Here's how to grow them for free instead
Save money on your supermarket shop by following these simple steps at home
Avoid routine disruption: The gentle trick to prepare your dog for the spring clock change
With the clocks about to spring forward, here's how to help your dog adjust
On your marks, get set, grow: 5 plants to sow outdoors before the end of March
For beautiful blooms and tasty crops in the months to come
3 top tips for attracting house sparrows to your garden
How to help house sparrows survive and thrive
Peak performance: I went off-roading in a Porsche in Britain's oldest National Park
I swapped the South Circular for narrow country lanes in the Peak District
Ready, steady, sow: 5 vegetables to plant before the end of February
The next few weeks are key to kickstarting your crop for the rest of the year
7 winter pruning mistakes you're making that could stop spring growth
Avoid these pruning pitfalls for a glorious garden come March
Bring order to busy bathrooms with these 5 organisation tips
Bring order to busy bathrooms with functional solutions to keep surfaces clear and sparkling
10 UK literary locations that inspired some of our best-loved stories — and where to stay
Discover the moors, mountains and marshes that fired great imaginations
From disco starlings to snack-seeking stoats, what's your winter spirit animal?
Do you recognise your animal alter ego from our list?
5 trends set to define kitchens in 2026
From using earthy palettes to introducing curves and countersplashes - here's what to know
Planting this one bulb now will attract robins to your garden year round
These bright, beautiful blooms are best sown in autumn
Forget the facelift, your faithful dog could be the real key to ageing well
Research suggests keeping a canine can help slow biological ageing in women
Adorable pine martens are now roaming at this UK spot for first time in a century
Pine martens are back in this National Park after a 100-year absence
Now and then: 1980s icons revisited in 2025 – from 'colour of the year' to Le Creuset
We look back to 1985, the year Country Living was born, to see how much has changed...
One surprising thing you can do to support garden birds this October
A top tip for helping our feathered friends this autumn
George Robinson on his nostalgic happy place and the injury that changed his life
"As a child, my experience of nature was to run through it, rather than stopping to take it in"
3 ways to use September’s 'wet reset' for a greener lawn by spring
A summer of heatwaves and hosepipe bans might have left your lawn looking lacklustre, but fear not
6 wild ingredients to forage this autumn – including a 'lawyer's wig' mushroom
Welcome to nature's pantry...