Garden equipment
All our expert reviews and recommendations for the best gardening equipment
How to add a water feature to your garden – without getting the digger out
Bring movement, reflection and wildlife into your garden with easy-to-install water features that don't require digging, wiring or major landscaping
How to save money at the garden centre, all year round
With some savvy shopping, you can save plenty of cash at the garden centre – we show you how
Hosepipe ban? Here are the best watering cans to keep plants alive in a drought
Many of us have been hit with hosepipe bans this year, so having a good watering can is essential for keeping plants alive in times of drought. Here are the best ones to buy.
POV: You’ve inherited an historic English hall with two moats and incredible gardens – now what?
Once home to garden designer Xa Tollemache, Helmingham Hall is now under the care of a new generation of Tollemaches and is as glorious as ever, especially in winter when its bones are laid bare. Words: Chris Young, Photographs: Richard Bloom
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Don’t get ripped off at the garden centre this summer! Here’s what to avoid buying now – and what to snap up
How to be a savvy shopper at the garden centre, with expert tips on what to avoid buying and what to snap up now.
The best fruit pickers for safely harvesting apples and other fruits
We round up the best fruit pickers and fruit picking tools for your harvest - plus some features to look out for.
RHS Badminton review: More of the same keeps regular punters happy under the hot Cotswold sun
Gardens Illustrated editor Stephanie Mahon braves the searing heat to take in the new Badminton Flower Show and give a verdict on its success
Gardening books
Our pick of the latest gardening books
‘When I’m not in the garden, I pull buses and lift rocks' TV producer, director and Instagram sensation Martha Swales
TV producer, director, podcaster and Instagram sensation Martha Swales on her ambition to get everyone growing something
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.
Outdoor living
Ideas, inspiration and expert advice for enjoying your garden and the natural world
Designing for wellbeing: The rise of the garden sanctuary
Wellbeing is shaping modern garden design. Here, we explore how to reflect this in your own space with outdoor saunas and other wellness additions
Gardening tools and equipment
The best gardening tools to buy to make your gardening easier
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.
Gardening clothes
The best gardening clothes for your work 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
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
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
