garden maintenance
How to make your own plant supports and protection that are easy, cheap and full of charm
Ideas for homemade plant supports using natural materials, to give plants support and protection during the growing season.
12 of the best bird feeders and hanging bird feeding stations
Make your garden an avian haven with our pick of the best bird feeders and tables
The best wood for burning on wood burning stoves and fires
As winter approaches, re-stocking your firewood supplies is on the agenda. We choose the best types of firewood, give advice on stacking logs and how to light a fire. Words Louise Allen, photographs Andrew Montgomery
Winter gardening jobs
Just because winter is here, it doesn't mean there's nothing to do in the garden. Rosie Fyles, head gardener at Chiswick House, and head gardener Benjamin Pope explain what winter gardening needs to be done
How to lay a hedge
Interested in the centuries-old skill of hedge laying? Follow our guide on how to lay a hedge and learn about the traditional ways to lay a hedge. Words Louise Allen, photography Andrew Montgomery, illustration Liam McAuley
What is soil? You may think you know, but there's a lot going on under your feet
Think of your garden soil as a living organism that needs gentle handling and you will reap the benefits in healthier plants, urges no-dig gardening expert Charles Dowding
Best Boot Scrapers and Brushes in 2024
Keep your boots - and hallways - clean through the muddy seasons. Here’s our selection of the best boot scrapers and boot brushes.
Best garden rakes: a buyer's guide and popular options
Our selection of the best garden rakes will help you keep your outdoor space in order
The best mulching lawn mowers
Seven of the best lawn mowers to save you time by mulching and recycling clippings as you mow.
Reducing plastic in your garden and allotment
The invention of plastic changed how we gardened forever. Now it is everywhere, here's why we need to deal carefully with our plastic usage and how to get closer to a zero waste garden. llustration Vicki Turner
Here's how to sharpen your garden tools properly to help make sure you're pruning your plants well
Advice on sharpening garden tools, with a step-by-step video on how to sharpen shears. You'll also find all the products you need to get the job done.
Best garden taps for 2025: 12 stylish outdoor taps for your home
Twelve garden tap designs that show just how stylish this simple item can be.
9 of the best splitting axes
Make short work of your firewood with our pick of the best splitting axes and mauls
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 garden wheelbarrows
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.
The best gardening knives for pruning and more in 2025
10 gardening knives for outdoor tasks
The best gardening aprons for durability, protection and style
Our pick of long aprons for extra protection in the garden
15 stylish fruit cages for keeping your produce protected
A fruit cage is a practical and stylish way to protect your fruit and vegetables. We've selected 15 different fruit cages to keep birds and other pests at bay, so you can choose the right design for your garden.
How to clean rusty tools
Keeping the garden tools sharp and free from rust can mean tools have a longer life and are a pleasure to use. Here's tips from Kristy Ramage and Daniel Back on how to on how to sharpen and clean rusty tools. Photographs Britt Willoughby Dyer
The best hedge tools
Keep your hedges under control with our pick of the best powered tools for trimming and cutting.
10 ways to improve your garden
Award-winning garden designer Jinny Blom gives us her 10-point plan for improving any garden.
The best gardening podcasts to listen to
Whether you want to learn how to keep your houseplants alive, discover more about the National Trust’s gardens or just enjoy some lively conversation while you’re at work in the potting shed, there’s a podcast for you. We recommend seven of the best.
9 stylish deckchairs
Our pick of the best deck chairs for lounging and relaxing in the garden, from classic canvas designs to modern deck chairs.
The best garden ladders
Our selection of the best garden ladders, from classic styles to fold away and adjustable designs.