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
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.
Best ride-on mowers for spring 2024: 9 top choices for a perfect lawn
Our choice of the best ride-on mowers will help you up your gardening game in 2024
The 7 best hori hori knives we’ve found online
Want a hori hori knife but don’t know where to start? Here are the best hori hori knives you can buy today.
The best of the spring sale: 10 deals for a garden spring clean
We've found the best gardening tools and equipment from trusted brands in the spring sale. Take a look to save on spring essentials.
9 lovely gardening mugs for spring
We've selected nine lovely gardening mugs so you can enjoy a well-deserved brew after a day of planting and potting.
Best garden tool organisers: wall racks and portable caddies
Perhaps you’ve built up quite a collection of gardening tools over the years. Make sure they’re in order with a brand new garden tool organiser.
Best insect houses to support local wildlife
Discover the best insect houses on the market below.
The best pressure washers for your garden patio in 2024
If your patio is looking a little tired, it could be time to invest in a pressure washer. We’ve done the hard work and found the best pressure washers you can buy for cleaning surfaces, cars and garden equipment.
The best garden spades: 11 ground-breaking choices
A sturdy spade can make all the difference when working in the garden. Here's our round up of the best garden spades.
The best lawn spreaders we’ve found this year
Lawn spreaders can help you evenly distribute grass seed, fertiliser and even de-icing salt over a wide area. We’ve found the best lawn spreaders on sale this year.
Letterbox olive oil? It’s here – and it’s sustainable, ethical and produced by female growers.
Citizens of Soil's Mother’s Day gift box makes a lovely treat this March.
Best propagation tools and gadgets you can buy online
All the tools, gadgets and essentials that you need for perfect plant propagation
Best loppers for garden pruning jobs in 2024
Tackle thick stems and branches to keep your garden tidy with a pair of these high-quality loppers.
7 seed boxes and tins for easy storage
Keep your greenhouse organised with one of these smart seed boxes or storage tins.
9 of the best insulated flasks in 2024
Every gardener deserves a break. If you're out and about or working on the allotment, take an insulated flask with you for a warming (or cooling) drink. Here's our choice of some of the best.
Bare-root tree and shrub planting tools
Here are the best tree-planting tools and supplies to buy online, including equipment, materials and clothing.
The best garden shears for trimming grass, shrubs and bushes
Whether you’re pruning bushes or trimming the grass in tricky-to-reach areas, you’ll need a good pair of garden shears. Here are some of our absolute favourites.
Best grow lights for indoor plants
Struggle to grow plants inside? A grow light could be the answer. We’ve rounded up the best grow lights for indoor plants, all available to buy today.
Best bird feed for your garden birds
Support local wildlife and fill your garden with birdsong by stocking up on these packs of bird seed, mealworms and suet balls.
Best flower subscription services and delivery gifts for 2024
Don't just surprise them with ONE bunch of flowers. Why not show how much you love them all year long?
The best rhubarb forcers to buy online: new and antique options
Rhubarb forcers encourage crops to grow early in the season and produce soft, pale pink stems, which are sweeter than they’d be if grown mid-summer