Teresa Conway

1 month ago | homesandgardens.com | Teresa Conway |Rachel Bull

There are so many foxgloves varieties to choose from that you'll be spoiled for choice if you want to add some to your planting scheme. Producing slender spikes of flowers, foxgloves or Digitalis create vertical accents through a border. The statuesque spires show off the other plants around them and provide a great food source for bumblebees. Of the 20 species of Digitalis, most are perennials, but the best known is the biennial purple-pink D. purpurea, which grows wild in and around woodland.

2 months ago | homesandgardens.com | Teresa Conway |Tenielle Jordison

If you have a plot that is a little unusual in size and shape, you need to think carefully about how to optimize it. At first it can seem an impossible task, but with a bit of planning and a few clever enhancements, you can transform your outdoor space into an idea for awkward-shaped gardens that provides both function and beauty to enjoy. Start by making a list of some of the problems you've identified in your yard, such as poor layout or no clear footpath routes.

Nov 25, 2024 | homebuilding.co.uk | Teresa Conway

So let me set the scene, I have a fairly large upstairs bathroom which was in an OK state when I bought it a couple of years ago. Or so I thought. As the cold weather set in it became clear that it was poorly insulated, with freezing cold walls that were prone to condensation. The paint job I gave it, using a standard emulsion, rather than a specialist bathroom paint, a complete DIY faux pas I know, was an attempt to smarten it up a bit, in lieu of a full-on remodel.

Nov 24, 2024 | homebuilding.co.uk | Teresa Conway

Pitched roof extension ideas might be more expensive than your standard flat roof but the addition of one can change the entire look and feel of your build. While we usually associate a pitched roof with the drama of a traditional build, it's possible to invoke a contemporary feel to the exterior of the extension too by adjusting materials and being playful with the angles.

Oct 9, 2024 | homebuilding.co.uk | Teresa Conway

For a gardener, there are few things worse than missing out on spring bulb deals, and if you're not a seasoned gardener it's so easy to do so. As someone who has been planting seasonal bulbs for close to a decade, it took me at least two years to work out a strategy to avoid disappointment and miss out on huge savings. For certain things, like clothing, the strategy is to wait for your favourite items to become discounted and wait until the very last minute to buy.