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Growing Acers: Planting, Soil and Winter Care for Colourful Garden Trees
Interior Styling · Nov 10, 2026

Growing Acers: Planting, Soil and Winter Care for Colourful Garden Trees

Acers reward patient planting with year-round colour. Here's how to choose the right variety, match it to your soil, and protect it through winter.

Floating Composite Deck Fixes a Bifold Door Drop Without Touching the Patio
Interior Styling · Nov 08, 2026

Floating Composite Deck Fixes a Bifold Door Drop Without Touching the Patio

A 50cm drop beside new bifold doors kept a family's garden out of use. A floating Trex composite deck solved it without raising the old patio.

Five Product Designs That Bring More Calm and Connection to Daily Life
Interior Styling · Nov 04, 2026

Five Product Designs That Bring More Calm and Connection to Daily Life

From a responsive wool panda to a birdsong door chime, five designs use touch, light, nature, sound and play to make everyday routines more intentional.

Bandit9 (RED)800 Pairs a Ducati V-Twin With a Red-to-Aluminum Finish
Interior Styling · Oct 23, 2026

Bandit9 (RED)800 Pairs a Ducati V-Twin With a Red-to-Aluminum Finish

Bandit9’s hand-built (RED)800 combines sculpted aluminum, a 110 bhp Ducati engine and a nine-bike production run supporting RED’s health programs.

10 Evergreen Trees for Year-Round Colour and Interest in Any Garden
Interior Styling · Oct 21, 2026

10 Evergreen Trees for Year-Round Colour and Interest in Any Garden

Discover evergreen trees for gardens of every size, from container-friendly bay to colourful conifers, with year-round foliage, flowers and fruit.

6 Winter-Flowering Shrubs for Fragrance, Colour and Year-Round Garden Interest
Interior Styling · Oct 20, 2026

6 Winter-Flowering Shrubs for Fragrance, Colour and Year-Round Garden Interest

Explore six winter-flowering shrubs that bring fragrance and colour to quiet gardens, with growing tips to help you choose the right fit.

Why Winter is Ideal for Planting Bare Root Trees
Interior Styling · Oct 15, 2026

Why Winter is Ideal for Planting Bare Root Trees

Winter provides the perfect opportunity for planting bare root trees, ensuring strong growth when spring arrives. Learn essential care tips for success.

Unlocking New Possibilities in Self-Building with Grey Belt Land
Interior Styling · Oct 09, 2026

Unlocking New Possibilities in Self-Building with Grey Belt Land

The introduction of grey belt land offers unprecedented opportunities for self-builders, allowing access to previously restricted areas within traditional green belts.

Celebrate 20 Years of Casino Royale with Globe Trotter's Exclusive 007 Collection
Interior Styling · Oct 08, 2026

Celebrate 20 Years of Casino Royale with Globe Trotter's Exclusive 007 Collection

Globe Trotter marks the 20th anniversary of Casino Royale with a luxurious collection of travel accessories inspired by James Bond's style.

Transforming Small Front Gardens: Creative Ideas for a Welcoming Home Entrance
Interior Styling · Oct 08, 2026

Transforming Small Front Gardens: Creative Ideas for a Welcoming Home Entrance

Small front gardens can be vibrant and inviting with thoughtful design, incorporating wildlife-friendly features and chic details for a stunning first impression.

Understanding the Role of Form Factor in Energy-Efficient Self-Build Homes
Interior Styling · Oct 08, 2026

Understanding the Role of Form Factor in Energy-Efficient Self-Build Homes

Form factor significantly impacts construction costs and energy efficiency in self-build projects, making it essential for balancing design and performance.

Transform Your Large Garden: Effective Design Strategies for Stunning Outdoor Spaces
Garden & Plants · Oct 01, 2026

Transform Your Large Garden: Effective Design Strategies for Stunning Outdoor Spaces

Discover how to enhance your large garden with thoughtful design strategies, from water features to versatile shelters, for a beautiful outdoor retreat.

Enhance Your Garden This October: Planting Tips for a Vibrant Spring
Interior Styling · Sep 30, 2026

Enhance Your Garden This October: Planting Tips for a Vibrant Spring

October is an ideal time for planting perennials and biennials, ensuring a vibrant garden that thrives come spring while taking advantage of bare root options.

Enhance Your Garden with These Top Low-Maintenance Trees
Interior Styling · Sep 29, 2026

Enhance Your Garden with These Top Low-Maintenance Trees

Discover the best low-maintenance trees that offer beauty and resilience while simplifying your gardening tasks for a thriving outdoor space.

Top 12 Hedging Plants for UK Gardens: Aesthetic and Practical Benefits
Interior Styling · Sep 24, 2026

Top 12 Hedging Plants for UK Gardens: Aesthetic and Practical Benefits

Discover the best hedging plants for UK gardens, enhancing privacy and beauty while providing shelter and wildlife support.

Adapting Gardens for a Changing Climate: Tips for Drought-Resilient Landscapes
Garden & Plants · Sep 23, 2026

Adapting Gardens for a Changing Climate: Tips for Drought-Resilient Landscapes

As climate changes bring heat and drought, gardeners must adopt water-efficient practices like rainwater harvesting to thrive in the new normal.

Understanding the Distinct Roles of Compost and Topsoil in Gardening
Interior Styling · Sep 21, 2026

Understanding the Distinct Roles of Compost and Topsoil in Gardening

Explore the key differences between compost and topsoil, their applications, and how to optimize your gardening efforts for better plant health.

Redefining Humidification: The Potpourri By Yong Zhang Blends Function and Nature
Interior Styling · Sep 20, 2026

Redefining Humidification: The Potpourri By Yong Zhang Blends Function and Nature

Yong Zhang's Potpourri humidifier transforms air quality enhancement by harnessing real flowers for fragrance, inviting a touch of nature into homes.

Revive Your Summer Garden with the Stunning Mexican Sunflower
Interior Styling · Sep 17, 2026

Revive Your Summer Garden with the Stunning Mexican Sunflower

Transform your heat-damaged garden this fall with the vibrant and easy-to-grow Mexican sunflower, a favorite among pollinators and gardeners alike.

Embracing ‘Ancient Blue’: The 2027 Garden Color of the Year for Timeless Landscapes
Interior Styling · Sep 17, 2026

Embracing ‘Ancient Blue’: The 2027 Garden Color of the Year for Timeless Landscapes

Garden enthusiasts can look forward to incorporating 'Ancient Blue' in 2027, a historic hue poised to elevate outdoor aesthetics in vibrant new ways.