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These slug-eating birds can help keep your garden pest-free – here's how to attract them
15+ hour, 44+ min ago (984+ words) Forget chemicals and copper tape and beer traps aplenty; did you know that birds will get rid of slugs in a garden? Yes, we all know that slugs are one of the biggest frustrations for gardeners, capable of stripping hostas,…...
Is pumpkin decor stylish again? Matalan’s autumn collection has given seasonal decor a big sister makeover – 6 seasonal picks to buy now or regret later
16+ hour, 44+ min ago (435+ words) Start prepping that cosy season wishlist It may be July, but for many homeware brands, it’s also the time to unveil their autumn collections for the upcoming season. No exception is high street brand Matalan, and I’m seriously impressed with…...
These are the stylish M&S towels I’m buying for a simple yet effective bathroom update - it's my budget-friendly hack for an expensive-looking scheme
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (603+ words) It's the easiest way to spruce up a bathroom I'll let you into one of my best kept secrets - a towel refresh is one of the fastest (and most budget-friendly) ways to update a bathroom scheme. And M&S' trusty…...
My mum is the queen of growing succulents outdoors, and this drought-tolerant self-seeder is the current star of her garden
18+ hour, 44+ min ago (639+ words) It's filling her garden with colour and texture for free This summer, I’ve been absolutely charmed by one plant that’s woven itself around my mum’s garden: a delicate, creeping sedum. I’ve always been an advocate for learning how to grow…...
I made a DIY bug screen to stop mosquitoes getting into my bedroom at night – it’s the best £10 I’ve spent this summer
20+ hour, 44+ min ago (1289+ words) I can finally sleep with my bedroom windows open, without being eaten alive I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that it’s been warm at night recently, although, thankfully, July has seen cooler overnight temperatures than we saw during…...
Lidl’s dropping a £50 glass air fryer that’s perfect for small kitchens – it’s £100 cheaper than the viral Ninja Crispi
21+ hour, 44+ min ago (490+ words) We're so excited about this middle aisle arrival! Sorry traditional air fryers, glass air fryers are taking the culinary world by storm due to their space-saving and meal prepping capabilities - and Lidl is about to launch the most affordable I’ve…...
I've sworn by this hot weather hack for years, but after the recent heatwaves, this is what I'm doing instead
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (546+ words) The prolonged summer heat means I need to adapt my go-to cooling measures Now that I've been working from home for more than six years, a period which has included some of the hottest days on record, I like to…...
I got an early look at autumn 2026 homeware collections – mark my words, these colours are going to dominate our homes come September
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (559+ words) The look books for this autumn are in – and I'm seeing a consistent colour scheme Even though we’re still in the middle of summer and most of us are bracing for another heatwave ahead of next week, my email inbox…...
Can you use an outside tap during a hosepipe ban? Experts reveal the workaround that’ll keep your plants hydrated
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (557+ words) Water your garden the responsible way Thames Water has just announced a hosepipe ban, following a string of other regions falling under the restrictions. It’s a sad day for my hose reel, and a host of other gardeners who I’ve…...