Retirees are determined to maintain their independence in later life, by dressing how they please, going on as many holidays as possible and learning new skills. A poll of 2,000 adults in their seventh decade and beyond found 72 per cent are troubled by the idea of being a burden to others in the future. But while 73 per cent …
A study of 2,597 adults on the property ladder found despite many returning to offices, 16 per cent still intend to turn an existing shed or outbuilding into a home study. While 16 per cent have plans to install a new garden room to use at their leisure, whatever the weather and 14 per cent want to put up a …
Gardening guru, Kate Turner, has released a series of tips and tricks to ensure you have a garden to make the neighbours green with envy by spring. The key to an abundant and blooming outdoor space is not neglecting it during the colder seasons – spring gardens are made in autumn. Kate Turner’s top tips include planting trees, bulbs, and …
A poll of 2,000 UK homeowners found 44 per cent feel competitive when they see next door’s flower beds, while four in 10 have turned the condition of their lawn into a heated contest. A cheeky 40 per cent have even spoken directly with their neighbours to make the rivalry official, with 38 per cent admitting the grass literally looks …
The series of questions were created to help those who struggle to keep a plant alive but want to be green fingered. Developers worked with gardening guru, Kate Turner, to reveal the perfect plant pairing for Brits based on their unique qualities – taking into consideration personality traits such as whether they’re caring, busy, outgoing or love a challenge. It …
DIY-mad Brits prioritised the garden more than any room in the house during lockdown, followed by the living room, kitchen, master bedroom and bathroom, according to research. A poll of 2,000 homeowners found 86 per cent have conducted some form of DIY after a year of coronavirus restrictions increased the time spent at home. And of those, more …
The best and worst garden trends of all time have been revealed – with bird feeders and vegetable patches among the good, and gnomes and fake grass among the bad. A study found water features, summer houses and decking are also viewed favourably among green-fingered Brits, as are herb gardens, living walls and outdoor kitchens. But they’re not …
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