Garden equipment
All our expert reviews and recommendations for the best gardening equipment
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.
Get a classic garden apron when you join as a member to Gardens Illustrated today
Get a classic garden apron when you join as a member to Gardens Illustrated today
The best fire pits for outdoor entertaining
Choose a stylish fire pit for your garden and enjoy sitting out long into the night
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'I'm convinced of the power of plants to help us heal' – meet the Plant Rescuer, Sarah Gerrard-Jones
Sarah Gerrard-Jones, aka The Plant Rescuer, on her latest book, her houseplant obsession and why she doesn’t always try to save a houseplant
Autumn tidying: the kit you need for the garden
Discover all the tools and kit you need for the autumn tidying tasks in the garden.
Our favourite welly boot storage solutions for 2025
Keep your muddy boots neatly in a row with our picks of useful welly storage designs
Discover the tough plants that flourish in walls, pavements and wastelands in this fascinating new book
Alys Fowler is beguiled by an illuminating account of the ecology of plants that thrive against the odds in the walls, pavements and wastelands of our urban environments
The ultimate, GOAT gardening kit: 12 of the best tools and accessories
Don’t waste another penny on terrible tools – invest in these quality OG items beloved by everyone from Monty Don and Carol Klein to leading head gardeners, designers and our own experienced garden editors
Gardening books
Our pick of the latest gardening books
Meet the Jamie Oliver of gardening - and Monty's protege
The plantsman, designer and TV presenter Jamie Butterworth on his new book, keeping things simple and working with Monty Don
Master designer Piet Oudolf says gardens have changed dramatically, and gardening is evolving. Here’s how
As our first book is released, Piet Oudolf looks at how gardens have evolved in recent decades and what makes a Gardens Illustrated-worthy garden today
The 10 best books on growing and arranging flowers, chosen by our expert flower farmer
Cut-flower farmer, florist and potter Rachel Siegfried chooses ten of her all-time, must-read, favourite books on growing and arranging flowers.
Garden lifestyle
Everything you need for gardening living and lifestyle
Kick back and relax with the best garden chairs to buy in 2025
Make the most of warmer, longer days with our choice of the most stylish outdoor garden chairs
The one essential for your gardening wardrobe this season: beat the heat with these great sun hats for gardening
From traditional to contemporary silhouettes, there is a sun hat for every gardening chore, weather and mood. We’ve put together our top choices that are sure to make every gardener fall in love
The best Father's Day gardening gifts to buy in 2025
We round up a selection of some of the best Father's Day gardening gifts this year
Outdoor living
Ideas, inspiration and expert advice for enjoying your garden and the natural world
Get Glast-home-bury ready: 25+ items to upgrade any garden party
Planning a get together this summer? We've got all the garden party essentials, ideas and recipes to throw the perfect outdoor bash.
Pimp your greenhouse - from the latest cool tech to the necessities, here are the top accessories for your growing space
Getting a greenhouse is a big deal, but what about everything else that comes with it? Here's our break down of all the greenhouse accessories you need
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.
Gardening tools and equipment
The best gardening tools to buy to make your gardening easier
Fantasising about a greenhouse? Here’s why you need one and what you should know before you buy one
A glasshouse or greenhouse can offer a beautiful garden retreat as well as a place to grow undercover and turbo boost your gardening abilities
There's a new hip and kind of weird gardening tool on the market. But what on earth is it for and how do you use it?
A new copper tool promises to be great for planting, weeding and more - but what is it like to use?
I got a hori hori knife – and became a gardening ninja: here's what they are and why you need one
A hori hori is a knife many gardeners swear by. But what exactly is it and why is it so great? Veronica Peerless tests Niwaki's hori hori knife and explains what happened.
Gardening clothes
The best gardening clothes for your work in the garden
10 functional and comfortable garden overalls
Tend to your garden without the worry of stains and spills with our pick of the best gardening overalls
The best wellington boots for walking and gardening
Keep your feet warm, snug and dry this autumn with our pick of the best wellies for gardening
The best gardening gifts: top gift ideas for gardeners in 2025
Here's our selection of fantastic gardening gifts in 2025, tailor-made to suit the gardener in your life.