Lauran Elsden
Don't throw away invasive bindweed just yet – here's how to put it to good use in your garden
Turn bindweed into strong, biodegradable garden twine with this simple technique
Wasp sting treatment: What not to do and what actually works – from rubbing in toothpaste to sucking out 'venom'
Expert advice on deterring wasps safely, treating stings and spotting the signs of a serious reaction
What to do with irises after flowering to keep them healthy next year
Follow these simple steps for better blooms
6 surprising things you can put in your garden waste bin – and the mistake that could stop it being collected
From hair clippings to natural corks, these unexpected household items can often go in
10 vegetables to plant now for a late-summer harvest — from pak choi to chicory
It’s not too late to sow a fresh crop
A 'pollinator pitstop' is the adorable DIY addition your garden needs to give wildlife a helping hand
Encourage birds, bees and butterflies into your plot
Queen Camilla's visit to the Hundred Acre Wood included one very nostalgic game
Her Majesty marked the 100th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh with a visit to Ashdown Forest
Keep flies and maggots away from bins this summer with an unusual spice combination
A simple solution with natural ingredients
10 hardy perennials that keep flowering through a summer heatwave — including meadow cranesbill
Choose these low-maintenance plants next time you're at the garden centre
Shop the Princess of Wales' exact Three Peaks Challenge look — from her hiking boots to her rucksack
The royal-approved hiking essentials you'll want for your next outdoor adventure
From fruit flies to daddy longlegs: How to get rid of these 7 common summer pests invading your home
Unwanted visitors? These easy tips will help keep your home and garden pest-free
An Italian tomato farmer shares 4 secrets to growing better tomatoes – plus the side shoot rule most gardeners get wrong
Boost your tomato harvest with simple advice inspired by Mediterranean growing traditions
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