Sophie King

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sophie King

Ah, watering – it’s one of the hardest things to get right, even for the most seasoned gardeners. If you’re looking for signs that you’ve overwatered your plants, you’ve come to the right place. Before you rush to learn how to save an overwatered plant, you’ll need to make sure that you’ve actually given it too much water. Figuring out how much water to give your garden in hot weather is no easy feat, but luckily, there are a few easy ways to tell if you’re overdoing it.

1 week ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sophie King

On my recent trip to Italy, the air around my hotel was filled with the most incredible fragrance. Then, I stumbled across the source: a star jasmine arch, unlike any I’d ever seen before. Learning how to grow jasmine always involves a plant support of some kind, but this is the best way I’ve ever seen it grown. The growth was thick, luscious and absolutely chock-a-block with flowers.

2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sophie King

Side return garden ideas are one of the trickiest places to plan. In a nutshell, it is the area that runs along the side of a house. It’s typically a narrow, sheltered space, and it can be tough to know how to zhuzh it up. However, like with all small garden ideas, where there is a will, there is a way. Sometimes these small spaces can be more rewarding to plan and design than a large outdoor space, as you need to be so much more creative.

2 weeks ago | msn.com | Sophie King

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2 weeks ago | idealhome.co.uk | Sophie King

Gardens are sensory places, but not every plant is harmless, and there are some plants you should never touch. Among the most toxic plants to avoid for a child-friendly garden, which are harmful if ingested, are some that can irritate, sting or even burn our skin on contact. Some of these can look similar to other plants, too, so it's good to be aware of them both in the garden and outside of the home. I checked in with the experts to find out which plants you should never touch.