Friday, April 19, 2024

How to best clean your carpets to get them looking new...

Carpets can look as good as new when cleaned, but should you buy your own cleaner or hire a pro? Here's how to best clean your carpets.

5 new books to read this week

This week’s bookcase includes reviews of A Time For Mercy by John Grisham, Dawn French's Because of You and Pirate Stew by Neil Gaiman.

5 ways to bring positivity into your home

Our houses are our sanctuaries, so they should be full of positivity. Here are 5 ways you can bring positivity into your home right now.

9 benefits of planting new trees in your garden

As the Woodland Trust pledges to plant 50 million trees, here are some of the many benefits that come from planting new trees.

8 wildflowers to plant this autumn to feed the bees

Are you doing your bit to help the bees as the weather turns cold? Here are the top 8 wildflowers you can plant for the bees this autumn.

‘Car park’ plants: are they the best plants for urban gardens?

If you thought plants you find in car parks were boring, think again. The RHS says these can be some of the best plants for urban gardens.

Which houseplants look best and where should you put them?

Unsure which plants to place in the bathroom, lounge or bedroom? Expert Claire Bishop shares her top tips on which houseplant goes where.

11 ways to spook your up space for Halloween

Set the scene for Halloween with pimped up pumpkins and haunting homeware, perfect for celebrating Halloween at home!

5 flowers to plant now that will bloom in winter

Looking for a way to cheer up your garden in the colder months ahead? Here are five beautiful winter-flowering plants to sow now.

How to plant tulips in pots: step-by-step guide to tulip planting

Plant some tulips in pots bow and bring vibrant colour to your garden next spring. Here's our guide to choosing and planting tulips.