Sarah Moran

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

Bin collection times are changing during the heatwave — see the full list of affected areas
The heatwave isn't just disrupting gardens and sleep

'Shade, shelter, safety': The 3-step bird bath formula experts recommend during a heatwave
Before you top up your bird bath, check where it's sitting

6 flowers that need extra attention in a heatwave — including delicate dahlias
These heat-sensitive blooms can wilt fast when temperatures rise, but a little timely care can help them recover

Remove ivy growth naturally from your garden with this 35p kitchen ingredient
Struggling with ivy that keeps coming back? This simple garden fix could help tackle visible growth

This £1 kitchen staple could be the secret to saving aphid-hit roses
Forget expensive sprays, this simple kitchen staple is all you need

Keep silverfish out of your bathroom with this 70p cupboard staple
Spotted silverfish in your bathroom? This 70p cupboard staple could help make damp corners less inviting

Keep whiteflies off your plants with this clever companion planting trick
Tiny pests, meet your least favourite flower

Rambler or climber? How to choose the right rose for your garden, according to Jo Thompson
Jo Thompson on the repeat-flowering roses and cottage garden pairings she returns to every summer