Garden equipment
All our expert reviews and recommendations for the best gardening equipment
Manoj Malde: "My guilty gardening secret? Not composting"
In his new book, Your Outdoor Room, designer and TV presenter Manoj Malde aims to equip us all with the tools we need to design a garden that truly meets our needs
Best telescopic pruners: 8 options for those hard to reach spots
Never let an awkward branch or tricky tree top escape your grasp again, with our selection of the best telescopic pruners
Best lawn mowers 2024: 12 designs for lawns and budgets of all sizes
From push mowers to robotic models, discover the top choices to achieve a well-manicured lawn.
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
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Best wheelbarrows of 2024: two-wheel, self-tipping and partitioned models
There's a big variety of wheelbarrow designs out there, so take a look at our guide to find the best options for you. We've listed plastic, metal and fabric versions too.
Best seedling trays: 8 plastic-free options
Whatever you're growing - herbs, flowers, veg or fruit - make sure your seedlings get off to a good start with the help of a seedling tray
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 best fence panels you can buy: 8 styles to consider
Frame or surround your garden with these attractive fence panels.
10 raised bed ideas for 2024: the best planters to elevate your garden
Looking for raised bed ideas for your garden? There's a host of designs out there, from options on legs to those that sit directly on the ground. Here's our comprehensive guide to what's on the market.
Gardening books
Our pick of the latest gardening books
Mother's Day Garden Gifts
Still looking for the perfect Mother's Day garden gift? We've compiled a list of excellent gardening presents for Mother's Day 2024
Top ten books about plants you need to have on your shelves
Looking for the best books about plants from essays, to plant identification and inspiration? Head gardener at Hepworth Wakefield Katy Merrington rounds up ten of the top books to invest in
Why forest bathing is good for you
We share an edited version of professor Qing Li's essay which posits that we should all take time to immerse ourselves in nature. Taken from the book Nature is a Human Right, edited by Ellen Miles. Photograph by Ellen Miles.
Garden lifestyle
Everything you need for gardening living and lifestyle
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.
Create this exquisite Easter branch display using hazel and catkins to celebrate spring
Try your hand at an Easter branch display to celebrate the arrival of spring. Words and styling Jacky Mills, photographs Éva Németh
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.
Outdoor living
Ideas, inspiration and expert advice for enjoying your garden and the natural world
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.
How to plant ferns in a tree stump for a unique decoration and table centrepiece
Try your hand at this designs with flowers, foliage and a beautiful gnarly stump to celebrate the arrival of spring. Photographs Eva Nemeth
Mini greenhouses for your garden
Whatever the size of your garden or outdoor space, growing under glass offers great opportunity
Gardening tools and equipment
The best gardening tools to buy to make your gardening easier
The best peony plant supports and cages for perfectly poised peonies in 2024
Peonies are beautiful, but often top heavy, and prone to drooping. Avoid your peonies sagging by using peony supports which will keep the flowers up and visible for as long as possible
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 13 best secateurs to buy: prune like a pro in 2024
Find the perfect pair of secateurs so you can snip, cut and prune your garden to perfection.
Gardening clothes
The best gardening clothes for your work in the garden
Couture clash: are you a dressing gown or overalls gardener?
Practicality nearly always trumps fashion in our gardening wardrobes, but Alice Vincent feels the need to make room for some workwear chic… and even a pair of Crocs. Illustration Alice Pattullo
The best gardening aprons for durability, protection and style
Our pick of long aprons for extra protection in the garden
The best gardening shoes for all seasons in 2024
Get yourself kitted out for all seasons and gardening jobs with our pick of the best gardening shoes