Alice Tuffery
Content Writer
Alice is a writer for Gardens Illustrated magazine and website. With a passion for gardening and exploring the countryside and estates across Gloucestershire and Somerset, Alice is currently developing her own sustainable and pet-friendly garden. Across other Our Media brands, she’s previously written for BBC Countryfile and YourHomeStyle.
Recent articles by Alice Tuffery
9 big garden red flags when buying a house (DON'T ignore #4)
9 garden red flags to watch for when looking for your new home, with recommendations from designers and estate agents.
19 plant combos for stunning spring pots that bring colour and style to any garden
Here are 19 gorgeous spring planting combinations, put together by garden designers.
This garden will create a green haven at a rehabilitation centre for those living with lung conditions
Angus Thompson returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2026 with this garden for Asthma + Lung UK. Discover the garden with our expert guide.
The historic Scottish garden getting a centenary makeover - using 200-year-old designs
The award-winning Harris Bugg Studio is designing the Centenary Garden at Newhailes House near Edinburgh
“I love the idea of making more from less” - garden designer Baz Grainger
Baz Grainger returns to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2026 with this garden for Killick and Co. Discover the garden with our expert guide.
The best gardening events and shows in 2026
All the big names in one place. Here's our guide to the gardening calendar's biggest and best gardening events for the year ahead
Do ONE thing to transform your garden instantly: add a focal point
16 designer-approved focal point ideas to try in the garden
6 dark tulips to grow for a rich and moody scheme
Here are the very best dark tulips to grow in the garden, all chosen by experts
Stunning pink tulips to grow for jewel-filled borders
These are the very best pink tulips to grow in the garden, all chosen by experts
Monty Don's blue workwear jacket is a classic. Here are the best look-alikes we've found.
Everyone's going mad for Monty Don's stylish navy chore jacket. Get his look with these timeless alternatives, available across a range of price points.
The RHS has lifted its gnome ban for Chelsea Flower Show 2026 - for one important reason
The RHS's gnome ban will be lifted for just the second time in history
The best flower subscriptions for a last minute Mother's Day gift
Don't just surprise mum with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love her all year long? The best last-minute Mother's Day gift
20 new gardens to visit in 2026 - the best new spaces in the UK and beyond
Discover brand-new gardens and redesigned plots across the UK and beyond. Here are the gardens to put on your bucket list in 2026.
The best weeders to keep your garden tidy
Banishing unwanted plants from your garden is always easier when you have the right equipment. Here are some of the best weeders to get the job done.
The artist who intricately crochets fallen leaves to make astounding works of beauty
Artist Susanna Bauer combines natural leaves and crochet to create intricate, beautiful pieces that are an homage to nature.
Don’t buy before you read this: the ultimate guide to creating the perfect pergola
Considering a garden pergola, but not sure where to start? Here’s everything you need to know before you buy or build one
RHS announces five All About Plants gardens for Chelsea Flower Show 2026
Discover the full list of gardens and designers in the All About Plants category at RHS Chelsea Flower Show this year
8 beautiful indoor Christmas plants to buy this year
Indoor plants make wonderful festive decorations, and many can be kept going from year to year. Consider welcoming these eight indoor Christmas plants into your home this winter.
The best natural Christmas decorations to shop this year
We've found all the most beautiful baubles, wreaths and home décor to browse this year - made with paper, wood, metal and other natural materials.
The best gardening advice I never got: what top gardeners wish someone had told them
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, so we asked the UK’s top gardeners, designers and growers for the advice they wish they’d known before...
Outdoor kitchens are trending right now: here's what you need to know before splashing out
Outdoor kitchens have skyrocketed in popularity, with price tags to match. Make sure you consider these inside tips before you even think about ordering
The best outdoor kitchens for the ultimate al fresco experience
Explore our pick of the best outdoor kitchens you can buy today, from small barbecue tables to sleek built-in units.
Brilliant eco-friendly advent calendars for the Christmas countdown
Enjoy the build up to Christmas with less waste this December with one of these luxury, eco-friendly advent calendars.
Get ready for winter with the best outdoor log storage ideas of 2025
Prepare for cosy evenings by the fire and invest in one of the best outdoor log stores on the market.