Pattie Barron

Homes & Property

An exclusive look behind the scenes of this year's Chelsea Flower Show

Garden designers are making their final preparations for the opening of this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
22 May 2017
Gardening

How to make sculptures work in your garden

Whether it's a birdbath or a full-size sculpture, let garden features blend among the greenery.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Have faith in a sunny future

Forget soggy summer, it's time to plant bagfuls of bulbs for an unforgettable floral display throughout next spring.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Create a garden sanctuary

Selfridges is pioneering the latest trend: the quiet room. Now create one in your garden.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

2013's new weatherproof vegetables

After a washout year for most vegetable growers the seed companies are offering plenty of new weatherproof options.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Rainproof plants

It's a rotten summer so far — go for patio plants that drain away the moisture
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

The perfumed garden

Easy-to-grow sweet peas burst with colour and scent, so make them your summer choice.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

A vintage year for grapevines

Trail your trellis with wine-dark foliage and drink to a display of fiery autumn colour
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Chelsea Fringe 2013

The eccentric Chelsea Fringe garden festival is set to get London blooming this month.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Chelsea Flower Show 2012 preview

A spectacular 80ft tower and 18 show gardens will offer London gardeners inspiring ideas
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Roses can still thrive in small town gardens

June is the time to think big with roses — to make the most of their buds, bright blooms and intoxicating perfume
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Climbing skywards for a touch of heaven

Transform an ugly shed or archway into a perfumed paradise by planting a range of jasmines and honeysuckles.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Put your garden on a Best of British map

The RHS has a week of events planned to celebrate gardening and to offer advice on how to get the best from your plot in a drought.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Plant trees now for spring

National Tree Week is the time to start winter planting for stunning results in the springtime.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Present ideas for gardeners

There are plenty of decadent gardening gifts on the market this Christmas - our outdoors expert reveals the best places to look
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Make your garden festive

Give Christmas Day guests a vista: fill your garden with candlelight and decorate the shrubs.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Late summer gardens

From popping fake greenery into corners, to buying replacement tomato plants, there are plenty of ways to end summer with a flourish
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Looking after house plants

Once plants are plast their best-before date don't just ignore them - replace them with something new.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

How to banish weeds from your garden

Don't let weeds take over your garden. Discover what is growing in your garden and the best ways to get rid of unwanted weeds so your outdoor space is at its best this spring.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Buy spring bulbs that keep on blooming

Now is the time to start thinking about planting bulbs for wonderful floral displays in spring. Choose your bulbs well and your floral display will multiply and be free every year.
9 Nov 2013
Gardening

Replanting your pots for winter

Give your tired pots a colourful makeover with the right kind of compost and new plants that will bloom until spring.
9 Nov 2013