Katie Dutton
Staff Writer
Katie is a Staff Writer for HomeStyle magazine and YourHomeStyle.uk. She previously worked on Gardens Illustrated magazine and has written for various other lifestyle magazines and brands. She particularly enjoys writing about indie and eco homeware brands, interior styles through the ages, urban gardening, and decor hacks for small spaces. She is also responsible for HomeStyle's buyer's guides, so you'll often find her testing out the latest homeware gadgets and kitchen appliances.
Recent articles by Katie Dutton

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.
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The tools you need to look after your house plants

Give your house plants the best care with these tools to help them thrive
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10 of the best bathroom plants

Here are ten low-maintenance plants that will thrive in your bathroom.
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10 of the best museum gardens to visit

Strolling around a museum or gallery is still off the cards, but many museum gardens and gallery gardens are reopening this month. Here are ten of the best.
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Best bee hives to buy

Find the perfect bee hive for your garden, with the help of our guide to the best beehives.
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How to throw the ultimate garden party

Planning a get together this summer? We've got all the ideas you need for the ultimate 2023 garden party.
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7 of the best garden trugs

Transport produce, tools, plants and more with the use of a practical and stylish garden trug. Here are our top seven.
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Outdoor showers: the best for your garden

Rinse off with an outdoor shower in your garden. They're great for cleaning muddy boots or just for having a cool refresh after a hot day's work!
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The best outdoor wall lights for your garden in 2024

Formal or relaxed, vintage or modern. Here are 10 of the best outdoor wall lights for the garden.
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The best portable outdoor lamps

We pick a selection of stylish portable outdoor lights that are perfect for creating a cosy glow in the garden.
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A sprawling nursery garden in the Essex countryside

Rolling out towards the Essex countryside, the garden alongside Long House Plants offers a beautiful foretaste of how its plants will mature. Words John Hoyland, photographs Annaick Guitteny.
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How to build a hedgehog house

Hedgehog numbers are drastically declining, so now is the time to introduce a hedgehog house to your garden. Here are our five tips for making one.
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Alice Fox: an artist using her allotment for for inks, rope, paper and more

Nothing is wasted on artist Alice Fox’s allotment – flax, dandelion stems, even old paper are woven into rope; anything organic is distilled into ink. Words Rachel Seaton-Lucas, Photographs Lisa Linder
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Inspiration for your balcony garden

Want to start growing your own plants and produce but limited by your balcony space? Check out these savvy space solutions to get you on the right track to creating a useful and beautiful balcony garden.
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Le Jardin Sec: a windswept, Mediterranean gravel garden

In their remarkable, experimental, Mediterranean garden Olivier and Clara Filippi have developed a drought-resilient planting style that is increasingly relevant to many gardeners. Words Jonny Bruce Photographs Claire Takacs
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Best floral-themed face masks

Here are 10 of our favourite floral face masks for garden lovers, from house plants to blooming flower designs
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10 of the best garden quotes

As the famous Roman statesman Cicero once said, 'if you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.' Here are a selection of garden quotes to fill you with inspiration for the great outdoors.
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Green, by Ula Maria

Ula Maria's Green is a must for apprehensive city gardeners and for anyone wanting to make the most out of their outdoor space, no matter how small it might be
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12 virtual garden tours to do from home

Here are 12 free virtual garden tours, from the UK and abroad, that can help beat the self-isolation blues
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Garden tools for sustainable gardening

Here's gardening kit you need to make sure your gardening sustainably
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