Gardens
Your Lawn Is Over. What Comes Next Is Better
Clover, thyme and tall grass are replacing the stripes. Here is how to make the switch without upsetting the neighbours.
By Maeve Sullivan
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Gardens
The Heat-Proof Garden
What survived 2026's summer, and what the nation's top growers are planting in response.
By Maeve Sullivan
Gardens
Plant Bulbs Now, Thank Yourself in April
The very simplest gardening job of the year is also the most rewarding. A short guide to planting more of them.
By Maeve Sullivan
Gardens
A Balcony Is a Garden
Growing food and flowers with four square metres, a lot of pots and a very forgiving attitude.
By Maeve Sullivan
Gardens
The Allotment Waiting List Is Longer Than Ever
Young renters are queuing for years to grow their own, and councils are getting creative about space.
By Maeve Sullivan
Great Walks
The Coast to Coast Path Is Finally Official
Britain's most famous walk has been upgraded to a national trail, and bookings have gone wild.
By Marcus Bell
Great Walks
Five Winter Ridge Walks for Beginners
Snowy summits need not be terrifying. These gentle high routes offer big views with little danger.
By Marcus Bell
Great Walks
Wild Swimming Stops on the Dales Way
A long, gentle valley walk with some of the coldest and best river pools in England.
By Marcus Bell
Great Walks
Walking the Camino Without Any Baggage
Pilgrim numbers are at a record high. Here is how to do the Portuguese route lightly.
By Marcus Bell
Great Walks
A Perfect Day on the Pembrokeshire Coast
Sea cliffs, seal pups and the best crab sandwich in Wales, in one eleven-mile circuit.
By Marcus Bell
