Alice Tuffery
Digital Writer
Alice is a writer for Gardens Illustrated magazine, finding and reviewing the best tools and lifestyle items to upgrade any outdoor space and keeping an eye out for the must-have products worthy of a spot in the shed. With a passion for gardening and exploring the countryside and estates across the Cotswolds, Alice is currently developing her own sustainable and pet-friendly garden. Across other Our Media brands, she’s covered everything from walking gear for BBC Countryfile to interior décor at YourHomeStyle.
Recent articles by Alice Tuffery
The best compost for roses: peat-free, nutrient-rich mixes and manures
Here you can find all the best compost for roses from trusted brands – always peat-free.
Plastic-free gardening made easy: 12 smart swaps to try
Plastic can seem impossible to avoid… but here are the areas where we can switch to beautifully crafted, long-lasting alternatives.
Eight aesthetic yet practical kit upgrades to make your garden more beautiful
These simple swaps and additions can have a huge impact on the look of your garden, hiding eyesores and adding style to everyday tools and kit.
Get lawn care products at a discount in the late Prime Day sales
Think sale-price strimmers, robot mowers and all-important grass seed to keep your garden looking smart throughout the summer.
Late Prime Day gardening deals to browse this weekend
This is your ultimate guide to the best Amazon garden deals to browse today.
The best mulching lawn mowers
Seven of the best lawn mowers to save you time by mulching and recycling clippings as you mow
Mid-century style garden furniture is trending, here's why you need these iconic garden furniture pieces
Love mid-century style? You won’t want to miss this brand’s sale across many of its iconic outdoor furniture pieces…
9 glorious sun loungers: wooden, rattan and metal designs
Forget ugly plastic and black metal designs - we’ve found the best sun loungers offering great value for money this year. Think golden acacia wood, beautiful woven rattan and minimalist metal recliners in tasteful sage green.
The best rattan garden furniture sets for a stylish seating set-up
Rattan furniture is a timeless patio classic. Here's our roundup of some of the best rattan garden furniture at the moment.
The best outdoor sofas for relaxed summer days
A stylish garden sofa makes a great focal point for your lawn or patio, and there are plenty of elegant and eye-catching designs out there. Here are some of the best outdoor sofas you can buy online.
Reviewed: best flower subscription and delivery services for 2024
Don't just surprise them with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love them all year long?
Heal's has just taken up to 50% off garden furniture and accessories. Here are the best deals.
You'll want these for the next summer heatwave.
The best Father's Day gardening gifts to buy in 2024
We round up a selection of some of the best Father's Day gardening gifts this year
No-dig ponds: the best raised ponds ideas and kits for 2024
A raised pond can elevate your garden and should be relatively quick and easy to install. Read our guide to the best raised ponds to buy now.
These are the best garden storage boxes for outdoor organisation in 2024
Keep your possessions dry and your outdoor space tidy with our selection of the best garden storage boxes on the market.
10 stylish BBQ accessories on our wish lists this summer
If your barbecue tool collection consists of some basic tongs and a spatula, take a look at these fun and stylish accessories for al fresco cooking.
Can't make it to Chelsea? Here are the exhibitors you can shop online.
If you can't make it to London, don't despair. We've pulled out some of our favourite retailers from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show to shop online.
The trusty Chelsea boot has become a gardener’s essential. Here are the ones we love.
The iconic Chelsea boot is a firm favourite among professional gardeners - and for good reason. We've listed 10 of the most practical and stylish options available now.
8 of the best soil pH testers for the garden
We discover the best soil pH testers for the soil in your garden, from digital and analogue probes to pH strip testing kits
12 of the best garden parasols for summer style: modern and vintage-inspired
In rain or shine, a garden parasol is an easy upgrade to your outdoor lifestyle.
Best garden hose reels and holders for stylish storage
The best garden hose reel designs to help you tidy away your garden hose, from wall-mounted options to wheeled trolleys
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.
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.
These are the best pop-up gazebos we've found for 2024
Say goodbye to the boring white structures we all know... these stylish pop-up gazebos are sure to bring style to any outdoor space.