"People bring things into their homes that promise peace, tranquility and security." Whether it be lots of cosy cushions, fluffy rugs, solid wood furniture or opulent greenery, a cosy cave and idyllic ...

Take a kayak through the mangrove tunnels, and you’ll feel like you’ve entered another world. It’s like being in a scene from ...

Alonso, of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid, and Ernesto Campos, research technician at the Smithsonian Tropical Research ...

Alonso, of the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid, and Ernesto Campos, research technician at the Smithsonian Tropical ...

Forget following the crowds. From secret gardens to quirky restaurants to wildlife havens, here are 20 must-visit secret ...

When it comes to gardening, selecting the right containers for plants is as important as choosing the plants themselves. The ...

Sophie joined the Ideal Home team as Gardens Editor in June 2024. After studying English at Royal Holloway, University of ...

Franconia Sculpture Park is where art goes to let its hair down and party. This 43-acre outdoor museum is a playground for ...

Plant collections are full of surprises. It may take decades to id plant samples, but it’s worth the effort, especially when ...

Orchids have long been loved by indoor plant collectors. Their exotic flowers bring elegance and sophistication to interiors ...

There's plenty of advice out there for shielding plants from frost, but many of the hacks just don't work. Some can even ...