Sophie King

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

Terracotta pots never go out of fashion, and they look good against all kinds of garden colour schemes. They can be a little pricey, though, and if you're on a budget, you're probably wondering the same thing as me: where can I buy cheap terracotta pots? I'm Ideal Home's gardens editor, and I've always got an eye on the biggest garden retailers for the best deals.

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

Jasmine is one of my favourite shrubs in the garden – it looks and smells incredible. Better yet? Learning how to grow jasmine is easy. It’s a great climbing plant for pots, but it’s a brilliant choice for garden borders, too. In fact, that’s where I grow mine, and it flowers beautifully along my fence during the summer. I checked in with the experts to create the ultimate care guide, from planting to pruning, to help you learn how to grow jasmine yourself this year.

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

Lawn mowers boast a range of clever features, each designed to improve user experience, but what is a mulching plug? Whether you’re on the hunt for the best lawn mower on the market or you’ve just got your hands on a new piece of kit, it can be tricky to know what all of the mower lingo means. That’s why I thought I’d check in with the experts to find out exactly what a mulching plug is, what it does, and why you should consider trying one out. So, what is a mulching plug?

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

Wondering how to kill weeds but not grass? Knowing when to use weedkiller on a lawn is one thing, but how can you make sure you aren’t damaging your grass at the same time? It can be tricky to know what will and won't harm your lawn. Well, luckily, there are several ways you can get rid of weeds in your lawn without killing your grass. I spoke to lawn experts to find out exactly how to do it. One of the safest ways to kill weeds but not grass? Weeding your lawn by hand.

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

It’s No Mow May, and that means you can leave your lawnmower in the shed this month and let your grass and weeds run rampant. There’s one weed that experts are celebrating above others, though – dandelions. If there’s one thing we (and wildlife) love about this month, it’s No Mow May. But our grass isn’t the only plant that’s off the hook – there are plenty of weeds you should leave in a garden, according to experts, and dandelions are one of them.