A new leaf: cheap and low-cost ways to bring a garden to life

Artefacts from 11th century on display at British Library in London, alongside work of modern-day community group“Being able to grow your own food is one of the most radical ways that you can expres

Grass lawns get a bad rap, but there are ways to make them greener. Our gardens expert shares his top tips, from cutting down on fertiliser to mowing less frequently• The best gardening tools: essen

It may need repotting after a move from the kitchen to the bathroomWhat’s the problem? I moved my spotted begonia from the kitchen windowsill to the bathroom. It’s had a massive growth spurt, and

We gave you gardening tips, a spring fashion edit, the ultimate guide to anti-ageing and more. Here are the picks that inspired you most in AprilThe year always seems to pick up pace in spring, with t

Ten years ago, the late land artist Charles Jencks created Crawick Multiverse out of an ugly open-cast mine in southern Scotland. Today, it is an inspiring exploration of the universeThe sun warms my

This year’s purple sprouting broccoli season is over, but if you sow seeds now you will have a new crop next springAlthough the purple sprouting broccoli (PSB) season has come to an end, now is

Fanny Wilkinson designed 75 parks in the capital, the first UK female landscape gardener to be paid for her workShe was a proto-feminist pioneer who blazed a trail for female gardeners and changed the

Advertising Standards Authority says neither Lavazza UK nor Dualit’s product can be recycled at homeDescriptions of coffee pods as “compostable eco capsules” were misleading as they could not be

It’s better to buy from a plant shop, but these tips will improve the survival rate of herbs and other supermarket plantsWhat’s the problem? Should I buy houseplants from the supermarket? I�

Observe where the light falls, and plant leafy, textural and woodland-inspired species to create a lush oasisI’m at the point in my 30s when everyone seems to be moving house – or at least trying

This week: easy ways to refresh your outdoor space; colourful pick-me-ups; and the best espresso machines, tested• Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up hereThe Earth’s orbit of

Now is the time to save seeds, give your perennials their autumn haircut and plant your winter veg. And why not try a green manure to nourish your soil?Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustaina

As autumn approaches, now’s a great time to start thinking about next year’s garden. Whether you’re envisioning beautiful borders, charming containers or a haven for wildlife, Peter Nyssen is on

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Specialist species, competitive pricing and from-the-sofa convenience can open up a world of plants you never knew existedIt feels almost illicit to admit this, but for the past few months I’ve been

I envy people with strong opinions about this flower or that. They seem to know what they’re doing in life, what any of it meansGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailI’ve moved from the city

Forget whisky and golf balls: from a sleep mask to a pizza stone, a summer scent to a barbecue multi-tool, these considered gifts will make his dayDads can be tricky to buy for. They often have everyt

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