Home And Garden

Now is the perfect time to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Discover heating options, fireplace inspiration, energy-saving advice and environmentally friendly ways to stay warm as autumn approaches... As summer slowly gives way to autumn, there’s a subtle shift in the air. Mornings become crisper, evenings draw in earlier and thoughts naturally turn towards making our homes feel warm, welcoming and comfortable once again. September is the ideal time to prepare y

Soft furnishings are an essential to any successful interior design scheme, providing warmth, cosiness and relaxation. So, what's your style? When the clocks go back and the nights draw in, it’s time to cosy up our homes. To make it comfortably snug doesn’t necessarily mean a huge decoration overhaul, it can be a few updated soft furnishings that make all the difference. The term ‘soft furnishings’ include carpets, curtains, cushions and upholstery fabrics which can totally t

From sumptuous timber and natural stone to tactile carpets and statement patterns, discover how the right flooring can transform a room and is the foundation of luxury... When we think about luxurious interiors, our attention naturally turns to beautiful kitchens, statement lighting, bespoke furniture and carefully chosen accessories. Yet one of the most influential design decisions is quite literally beneath our feet. Flooring provides the foundation for every room, influenc

Short winter days are on the way, but hyacinth and narcissi bulbs can be grown in pots to enjoy indoors. Get planting quickly and some could even be in flower by Christmas, says Flo Whitaker... When buying hyacinth bulbs, you’ll find two distinct types; ‘standard/non-prepared’ and ‘prepared’. Standard hyacinths are primarily used to give an outdoor display in March/April. You can also fill pots of them to bring inside as they commence flowering, but non-prepared types cannot

As autumn arrives and gardens fill with colourful leaves, resist the urge to clear them all away. They provide food, shelter and vital nutrients for wildlife and soil... There is something magical about kicking through a carpet of autumn leaves. Crunchy, colourful and wonderfully seasonal, they are one of the signs that summer is finally giving way to cooler days. But while grown-ups might see fallen leaves as something to rake up and remove, children can learn that they are

Do your windows need some love and attention? Look no further than our window guide, from styles, glazed doors, and the latest technology

It may still feel like winter to us, but many plants are waking from their slumbers. Time to get ahead with some essential tasks before the springtime mayhem begins

Bring nature into your home by using the fruits and foliage from your garden to decorate your home this Christmas

Flo Whitaker takes a look at this much-maligned, yet highly-versatile plant

Make your hallway fabulously welcoming all year round, but especially sparkly for the festive season with Sara Whatley’s fun ideas

Create walls that look incredible and feel amazing too with the use of 3D wall panels...

Plants bring positivity to any environment. Houseplants will invigorate your senses during the darkest time of year – but go easy with the watering

The finishing touches of a home can lift it into a warm, cosy and loved space dripping in personality, style and seasonal interest...

Flo Whitaker dives into the history of these amazing, glamorous flowers...

It’s an awkward time of year in the garden. Summer’s froth is waning, but autumn’s splendour is still waiting in the wings. Time for a thoughtful pruning session...

This month, Flo Whitaker focusses on that classic summer fruit - strawberries. Plant them now for a bumper crop next year!

Shady woodlanders, sun-worshippers or rockery characters – there’s a hardy, hardworking geranium for every location...

Instantly improve your home’s kerb appeal with a well-designed and beautifully executed driveway, it’s much more than just a place to park the car...

Flo Whitaker explains how to keep your garden irrigated throughout summer - and makes an appeal for ‘slow watering’...

Plant pots come in many forms and a seasonal potted display will bring a dynamic quality to your garden...