Indholdsfortegnelse for Jun-22 i Your Home

Between the longer days, the extra bank holiday and the Queen’s Jubilee, there is a lot to be excited about this month! If you want to throw a party to mark Her Majesty’s anniversary, or have your own occasion to celebrate, then find decorating ideas galore on page 44. Away from the festivities, we’re all feeling a bit of a pull on the purse strings. As well as all our thrifty décor features, we have plenty of ideas to help your money go further. See page 100 for a round up of tasty ‘fakeaway’ recipes, so you can enjoy a takeaway without the cost. Find out how to stay cool for less (p17) and, if you’re able to put a little aside each month, then make the most of your…

Stylish storage I look forward to sitting down with Your Home each month. I get lots of inspiration and it helps keep me to a tight budget. I picked up this piece for £20 and turned it into my new cocktail cabinet. Georgina Gill, Cornwall Sophie, Editorial Assistant, says: Wow, Georgina – the attention to detail in this is excellent. A steady hand and masking tape must’ve been required! Rattan revolution I purchased this wee pine cupboard from a local selling site for just £5! I sanded it to remove the patchy stains and knocked out the remaining pieces of glazing. Instead of glass, I used rattan webbing, which I stapled to the back of the door. I coated it with wax and added a quirky vintage handle from Bombay…

KEEP COOL for less As the weather hots up, we’re all looking for ways to cool down in our homes without our finances feeling the heat. With energy prices rising, prolonged use of big-ticket electrical items, like air con, can hit our purses hard. Instead, try these simple tricks to save money on keeping cool. Apply solar-control window film. This handy product is an inexpensive way to reduce the Sun’s glare. It can be easily applied to the inside of windows and will reflect the Sun’s rays away from your house. Open windows at the right time. Avoid opening windows when the air outside is hot. Instead, open them early in the morning and at night. Open several windows to allow fresh air to travel through your home. Create DIY…

THE DETAILS BATH £1,395 TILES £583 SHOWER SET AND TAPS £759 VANITY UNIT £1,500 TOTAL £4,237 SHOPPING LIST Rivera solid surface stone resin freestanding bath, £1,395, Aquaroc. Classic single lever handle swivel spout free-standing bath tap with hand shower, £299; Fair Classic single lever handle Monobloc tall basin mixer tap for bathroom in Solid Brass, £89.99; Antique Brass exposed wall mount shower set with 200mm rain shower head and hand shower, £279.99, all Homary. Thornton 4-drawer vanity unit, from £1,099, Parker & Howley. Vanity unit painted in modern eggshell in Off-Black, £77 for 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Mode Soane round thin edge countertop basin, £99.99, Victoria Plum. For similar toilet try Cruze back to wall toilet pan and soft close seat, £119.95; Arezzo arched Matt Black framed wetroom shower screen,…

THE HOMEOWNER Clare Mooney, 43, a full-time mum, who lives with her husband, Jeremy, 44, a software developer, their three children, Ben, 11, Emily, eight, and James, five, and the dog, Freddie. THE HOUSE A five-bedroom, 1980s detached house in Orpington, Kent. THE PROBLEM The kitchen was dated, small and felt dark, with short, narrow windows that didn’t make the most of the lovely garden views. We also wanted an island breakfast bar, but it felt too cramped to be able to fit one into the room. THE SOLUTION By knocking down the window wall across the back of the kitchen-diner we were able to fit bi-fold doors, which made the garden feel part of the kitchen. We also found a long, narrow island that works with the space.…

UPCYCLED PLANTERS SHOPPING LIST ✔ Outdoor acrylic paint ✔ Selection of large ring-pull tins ✔ Screwdriver and hammer ✔ Paintbrushes, including one fine brush ✔ Chalk pencil (optional) 1 Remove the lid and label from a ring-pull tin and then wash thoroughly and allow to dry. Turn the can upside down and then carefully use a hammer and screwdriver to pierce a few holes into the base of the tin for drainage. Prepare your work surface for painting. 2 First, paint the tin in a base coat of white and allow to dry. Then cover the entire tin in the colour of your choice. Move your paintbrush in the direction of the grooves to give even coverage. Set aside to dry. 3 Once completely dry, paint on the white pattern…

Therapeutic and relaxing, watercolour can be a fantastic way to unwind. If you’ve held back from trying watercolours before, this beginner-level project should give you the confidence to put brush to paper. On this page, we’ll show you how to mix your colours and paint the plant pots in a few simple steps. On the page opposite, we show you a few different ways to create leaves, so you can paint the plants you would like. SHOPPING LIST ✔ Watercolour paper ✔ Windsor and Newton professional watercolours in Winsor Blue (red shade); Winsor Yellow; Permanent Rose; Burnt Umber; Indigo; Payne’s Gray ✔ Water ✔ Paper towel ✔ Brushes: size 0 round; size 2 round; size 4 round 1 Choose a base colour and your preferred plant pot shape. This can…

WE ARE Heena and Hinesh Mistry, and we live here with our two boys. I’m a brand digital designer and Hinesh is a healthcare operations manager. OUR HOME IS a five-bedroom, semi-detached house in Coventry, West Midlands. It was built in the 1960s. WE LOVE LIVING HERE as we’re really close to so many beautiful places, like Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa and Solihull. OUR BEST IDEA To extend into the garden and garage to create more space, including two new bedrooms upstairs. OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE Not replacing the skirting boards in the existing rooms, and removing the fireplace to have the TV on the wall.…

When Steph White and her husband, James, first set eyes on their Victorian terraced house, they were smitten. ‘It was more expensive than we could afford, but, as soon as we walked through the door and saw all the period features, we knew we wanted to make an offer,’ says Steph. Fortunately for the couple, the housing market at the time was sluggish and they were able to negotiate on the price, finally securing it at the top of their budget. Although the house seemed structurally sound, they uncovered numerous problems, from damp and peeling wallpaper to a leaking chimney breast. Initially, they did a cursory renovation, painting over the bare plaster walls in the second bedroom and remedying the damp by capping off the chimney. ‘When we moved in,…

Celebratory lemon and pistachio cake PREPARATION TIME 15 minutes COOKING TIME 35 minutes SERVES 8-10 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 6 large eggs ✔ 360g unsalted butter, softened ✔ 360g golden caster sugar ✔ 90g ground almonds ✔ 30g ground pistachios ✔ 270g self-raising flour ✔ 1 lemon, finely grated zest and juice To decorate ✔ 300ml double cream ✔ Bonne Maman Raspberry and Wild Blueberry conserves ✔ Mixed berries ✔ Fresh herbs ✔ Icing sugar ✔ Pistachio crumbs ✔ Bunting and decorations (optional) DIRECTIONS ■ Heat the oven to 180°C/Fan 160°C/Gas Mark 4. Line the base and sides of three 30cm straight-sided cake tins with baking paper. ■ Put the eggs, unsalted butter, golden caster sugar, ground almonds, ground pistachios, self-raising flour and lemon zest and juice in a large…

Discover extra space in your home by converting your loft. Depending on the size of the cavity in your roof, a loft conversion can provide you with a bit of additional storage space or an extra bedroom for a growing family or regular guests. Expand into the space beneath your roof to invest in your home’s value, too. It’s often a much less stressful and less expensive way of getting that all-important space compared to moving property, and can even add up to 20 per cent to the value of your home. To get you started, here are our top tips and expert advice on where to start with your loft conversion. 1 GET PLANNING PERMISSION Most loft conversions fall under permitted development, so you shouldn’t need planning permission if…

Flat jet nozzle Creates a low to medium spray rate for large, even coverage. Rotary nozzle This nozzle rotates water passing through to create a powerful, direct jet stream for more targeted application. Pressure Measured in bars, this is the force at which water is pushed through a system. One bar is the equivalent to the force required to push water up to the height of 10 metres. Power Measured in kilowatts (kW), this refers to the size of the motor in your pressure washer. The higher the number, the more powerful the motor. Flow rate per hour Measured here in litres per hour, this refers to the speed at which water is pumped out of the pressure washer. Lance This is the handheld trigger, which connects the hose on…

dark side Measuring H79 x W79 x D39cm, this smart hardwood design has a handy shelf and is painted in a grey wash with a lacquer finish Rowlinson Alderley planter, £105, Wilko Neat finish Made from treated pine, this compact option features a lined planter and lower shelf storage. It measures H79 x W79 x D39cm Foxmore raised planter, £130, Garden Trading Great depth Use this rustic-style planter for herbs, salad or a display of flowers. It’s made from pressure-treated timber and measures H81 x W100 x D81cm Kitchen garden trough, £178.49, Forest Garden…

HOT FROM THE HIGH STREET B&M If you’re looking to create a tropical getaway in your home, head to B&M, as we’re loving their Opulent Oasis summer 2022 collection. The bright colour palette, gold finishes and intricate detailing combine to create a glam scheme for your next garden party. Finish with twinkly lights and greenery in bold planters to recreate that holiday feeling. First impressions It’s important to create a welcoming entrance to your abode, and these doormats from Oliver Bonas will add a pop of colour to your doorstep – perfect for homes that are just as vibrant on the inside. Find out how to transform your front door in next month’s issue. VINE AND DANDY The RHS’s latest collab with decorative glass designer Emma Britton takes inspiration from…

From drab to fab I hated our drab and dated cloakroom but had no budget to replace it. I’d seen some self-adhesive tiles online for £25 so decided to give them a try. I also bought a couple of tester pots from Farrow & Ball in India Yellow for £15. I repurposed some pictures and decorative items from around the house and now I love it again – all for under £50! Claire Bartlett, via Instagram Tricia, Art Editor, says: We love a budget-savvy makeover at Your Home, and your cloakroom looks brilliant. The yellow really pops in this space!…

HOW TO... pick the right account An individual savings account, or ISA, lets you save a given amount of money each year (an allowance) without paying tax on it. There are five types of ISA, each with different allowances. Some are totally safe, while others have a certain amount of risk, but can offer additional benefits… • The current allowance for the tax year 2022-2023 is £20,000, and you can invest up to £20k in one ISA or split it between different ones as long as the total doesn’t go over. The money needs to be in your ISA(s) by 5th April for it to count towards that year’s allowance and any unused allowance doesn’t roll over. On 6th April you get a new allowance for the beginning of the…

Billowing clouds, lapping waves and golden sands… bring the sensations of coastal life into your home with these buoyant buys from the high street, which have been given a colourful boost for 2022. Keep it classic with maritime blue and white tableware from Cream Cornwall and bedding from B&M and Joules, or add bolts of coral, red and yellow with accessories from John Lewis & Partners and Posterlounge prints. ‘What’s great about the coastal trend is that you don’t have to live anywhere near the sea to re-create it,’ says Claire Hornby, Head of Creative at Barker and Stonehouse. ‘You can dip a toe into the look with subtle seaside-inspired accessories and textures – think faux coral sculptures and abstract wall art.’ Mix and match the shades of blue to…

1. Use colour, panelling and tiles to zone the space; panelling around my roll-top bath makes it a distinct area for a relaxing soak. 2. Choose sleek, space-saving corner designs to allow you to fit more into the room without compromising on style. 3. For a modern take on a traditional bathroom, look for up-to-date versions of classics, like my black and white, chequerboard-inspired geometric floor tiles.…

WHO LIVES HERE? Helen Freed, 39, a Lawyer; my husband, Charles, 36, an Operations Manager; and our two children, Freddie, aged five, and Stanley, three. We live in a three-bedroom property in Sneyd Park, Bristol. WHAT WAS UPDATED? We ripped out the old bathroom suite and installed a new shower and bath, and chose statement tiles for a modern new look. WHY THE CHANGE? The bathroom was stuck in the 1960s, with a beige suite, floral wall tiles and green carpet. We wanted to bring it up to date with clean lines and modern finishes. HOW LONG DID IT TAKE? It took two months, with delays caused by materials shortages and being unable to find tradespeople. TOTAL COST £3,905…

Boost your mood and the feel of your kitchen with a bolt of colour. Whether your space is small and compact or large and open-plan, a bright new shade will add impact and energy. As Marianne Shillingford, Creative Director at Dulux, says, ‘colour in the kitchen is like seasoning in food – walls and units appear bland without it.’ Go all out with vibrant cabinets or mix and match the level of colour with ceramics and appliances in various shades. We’ve picked out four key colour schemes to reinvigorate the heart of your home: soothing blue, uplifting yellow, refreshing green and punchy pink. TRUE blue SUNNY yellow Colour therapy ‘Bright colours are becoming more popular in kitchens. It may be because we’ve been spending more time at home, so they…

Kitchen Stori Aldana units and Artemis worktop, from £10,000, Burnhill Kitchens. Bi-fold doors, prices vary on size, Sundridge Windows. Vintage oak flooring, from £38.99 per sq m, Karndean. Dixon easy fit pendant lamp shade in Copper, £15, Next Home. Cream Arbor pasta bowls, £72 for four; dinner plates, £76 for four, both Sophie Conran. Fusion tap, from £1,150, Quooker. Chopping boards, from £24.99, Lakeland. Henrick Copper lid canisters, £20.50 for three, Wayfair. Russell Hobbs Eclipse Copper 4-slice toaster, £59.99; Kenwood kMix mixer in Rose Gold, £499, both Currys. Tukailai faux leather tab bar stools, £74.99 for two, Amazon. TOTALCOST: £10,000…

Provide visiting wrens, robins and blue tits a permanent home in your garden with a charming birdbox that they can roost and nest in. Treat the wood with a wildlife-friendly wax or paint it pastel like our three boxes. Place them at least 1.25 metres off the ground to prevent cats jumping up to the nests. When hanging the boxes, tilt them forward to avoid rain driving into the holes – the chicks will appreciate the dry setting! SHOPPING LIST ✔ Pallet or reclaimed wood ✔ Hammer ✔ Crowbar ✔ 120-grit sandpaper ✔ Measuring tape ✔ Pencil ✔ Handsaw ✔ Electric drill ✔ 3cm and 3.5cm-diameter hole-cutter drill bits ✔ 4cm nails ✔ Elmer’s non-toxic wood glue ✔ Paints ✔ Paintbrushes 1 Using a hammer and crowbar, carefully dismantle the…

Workshop CRACKLE AND POP Raku firing is one of the most exciting, fast-paced ways to make pottery. The technique was developed in 16th-century Japan, and produces pots with a trademark copper, blue and green finish as well as a stunning white crackle-glaze effect. Discover it for yourself on a one-day workshop run by expert Dave Norman for Quirky Workshops at Greystoke Craft Gardens & Barns in Penrith, Cumbria. There are various workshop dates throughout June and the rest of the year, costing £85 with lunch included, plus approximately £25 for materials. GARDEN VARIETY Fill your home with flowers of the cutest, craftiest kind with Melissa Bradley’s new book, Kawaii Crochet Garden . There are 40 crochet blooms, plants and creatures, which make adorable ornaments and wonderful gifts for friends and…

WE ARE Steph White, a Primary Teacher, and James White, a School Site Manager. We live here with our two Hungarian Vizslas, Bella and Nala. OUR HOME IS A three-bedroom, terraced Victorian villa in the Midlands, built in 1900. MY BEST BARGAIN The kitchen – I’m amazed that we managed to get in-frame cabinets for under £6,000. FOR INSPIRATION I tend to scour Instagram for ideas. I also like to document the work we’ve done on my own interiors page, @stephfrom_belmont. MY FAVOURITE ROOM Without doubt, the kitchen-diner. It’s such a sociable part of the house and it’s great to have space for the dogs to roam around. MY TOP TIP is to prioritise. Unless money is no object, you’ll have to compromise – but it’s also worth sticking to…

Korean-style beef burger PREPARATION TIME 10 minutes COOKING TIME 15 minutes SERVES 2 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 200g minced beef ✔ 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste ✔ 2 tbsp Sun Hee Korean BBQ sauce ✔ ½ onion, chopped ✔ A few slices of Cheddar cheese ✔ 2 burger buns ✔ Handful of salad leaves ✔ 1 red onion, sliced ✔ 1 tomato, sliced DIRECTIONS ■ Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°CFan/Gas Mark 4. In a mixing bowl, add the beef, ginger and garlic paste, Sun Hee Korean BBQ sauce and onion, then season. Mix well and press into 2 burger patties. ■ Place the patties on a tray and cook in the oven for 15 minutes. A couple of minutes before the end, place the sliced Cheddar cheese on top…

When Yvette Miller moved into her two-bedroom mid-terrace house in Lewisham with her two young daughters, Alyda and Aysen, she dreamt that, one day, they’d each have a room of their own. Twenty years later, her ambition has been realised with the addition of a loft conversion that has given the family two additional bedrooms and a spacious shower room with a hallway in between. ‘It was something I had considered from day one,’ recalls Yvette, a control centre manager with Transport for London. ‘The original surveyor told me I could create a third bedroom in the loft. But I wanted to maximise the space by adding a rear dormer, which would increase head height and the useable floor area.’ Yvette contacted several companies for quotes and was surprised that…

Q My bedroom walls need a refresh, but how can I paint them more creatively? Priya Scott, Worthing A Helen Shaw, UK Director at Benjamin Moore, says… A circle feature above a headboard creates a dramatic focal point and is quick and easy to achieve. Cut a piece of string to the correct length for the radius of your circle, use masking tape to fix one end of the string to the centre of your intended circle, then make a small loop in the other end and tie a pencil through the loop. Carefully draw a circle, ensuring the string is taut at all times, but without pulling so hard that the tape comes off the wall. Remove the string and use a paintbrush to paint the circle, starting from…

We’re reading… Diy. On a Budget., £16.99 Bringing together tools, tips and inspiration from the online DIY On a Budget community, this guide is full of savvy ideas to help you redecorate rooms and homes of all sizes without breaking the bank. We’re following… @thegalpalace_ You’ll find upcycling inspo and bright hues in Scarlett and Xandice’s home. Scarlett says: ‘We live in a rented flat, so we fill our home with brightly coloured furnishings to balance out the white walls. We like mixing contemporary and vintage, jewel tones and lots of pink and velvet!’ We’re watching… The Great Home Transformation Emma Willis and Nick Grimshaw are teaming up to transform family homes across the country, with the help of a truck containing specialist interior design tech. Instead of costly structural…

HOW TO… grow your own for free Instead of binning waste kitchen scraps, why not use them to grow your own fruit and veg? It’ll save you money and, once they’re established, the scraps can be transplanted into your garden to mature. Houseplant lovers and keen gardeners may already do this (the technique is called propagating), but the same principle works with fruit and vegetables too. Follow our beginner’s guide … • To regrow garlic, take one head of garlic and peel off the white papery skin. Carefully slice across the tips, so the tops of the cloves are exposed. Find a plastic water bottle that’s about the same width as the head of garlic and carefully cut the top off it so the garlic can perch on the rim.…

Can I move my ISA from one provider to another? Yes you can, although you can’t take the cash out to do the transfer yourself. If you find a better deal on the same ISA or one of the other types somewhere else, you can switch. Speak with the new provider and fill out a transfer form – they should take care of everything, including contacting your current provider, and move the money over. You can also move over previous years’ savings, too. Can I withdraw my cash if I need it? Provided your money is saved in an easy access cash ISA, yes, you can – and you can withdraw it without losing any tax benefits on the remaining savings. A fixed ISA will incur an interest penalty on…

THE DETAILS BATH £200 VANITY UNIT £960 GOLD FITTINGS £840 WALL AND FLOOR TILES £1,000 TOTAL £3,000 SHOPPING LIST Yeadon vanity unit, from £899, Parker Howley. Butler & Rose Beatrice Brushed Brass bath shower mixer & kit, £189.99, Drench. For a similar toilet try Arezzo traditional toilet with Brushed Brass lever, £199.95; Arezzo round Brushed Brass basin mono mixer tap, £199.95; Arezzo Matt Black 900 x 900mm frameless quadrant shower enclosure, £399.95; Arezzo Brushed Brass round thermostatic shower pack with head and handset, £449.95, all Victorian Plumbing. Parisian Café Tri Black porcelain textured floor tiles, £89.10 per sq m, Ca’ Pietra. Oska Jungle Green matt porcelain brick tiles, £51.22 per sq m; Oska Jungle Green matt porcelain hexagonal tiles, £58.57 per sq m, both Mandarin Stone. Ardex-Flex FS grout in…

THE DETAILS BATH £1,154 TOILET £141 TILES £906 SHOWER SCREEN £695 VANITY UNIT £336 TAPS £204 ACCESSORIES £50 MIRROR £40 TOWEL RAIL £200 SHOWER HEAD £139 PAINT £40 TOTAL £3,905 SHOPPING LIST For similar wall paint try modern emulsion in Scotch Blue, £56 per 2.5L, Farrow & Ball. Pod Mono porcelain tiles, £47.82 per sq m, Mandarin Stone. For similar wood-effect tiles try Rye Harbour Smoke tiles, £23.94 each, Fired Earth. Murali bath, £1,947, BC Designs. Arena flush plate in brushed brass, from £85; MPRO thermostatic shower valve, from £544; for a similar shower head try MPRO 200mm showerhead, from £249; MPRO ceiling shower arm 198mm, from £115; MPRO brushed brass bath spout, from £165, all Crosswater. Aemera Anthem wall-hung WC, £141.54; Curved linear basin, £220 each; Duravit L Cube…

START WITH COLOUR. I decided on the palette for my bathroom first and created the rest of the décor around it, which made it easy to pull it all together at the end. BE FLEXIBLE. You may need to change your ideas as you go along. My original plan to have the bath in the middle of the room didn’t work, but I found a compromise that I now love. COMBINE STYLES. Don’t be afraid to mix two different looks you like: modern industrial touches give my glam vintage scheme a sleek edge.…

Jubilee afternoon tea Celebrate Her Majesty’s 70th year on the throne with a touch of typically British style. Lay the table with tea-filled cups on saucers and dainty plates topped with jam and cream scones, and deck it out in classic red, white and blue Tropical paradise Bring the tropics to your back yard with a riot of punchy shades and palm leaf patterns. More is more with this look, so don’t be afraid to mix and match motifs and colours to recreate that carefree holiday vibe at home Social butterfly ‘Arrange outdoor furniture in a way that will encourage socialising and ensure you have small tables nearby to keep drinks and snacks within easy reach. A simple way to add softness is through weatherproof rugs and cushions in bright…

Welcome the warm glow of terracotta to your bathroom for a relaxed, sun-kissed glow that’s reminiscent of holidays spent under the Spanish sun. From soft plaster to vibrant paprika, terracotta is a comforting, enriching shade that’s strong enough to be used solo or paired with stone, creams or pinks to enhance the warm undertones. Match its flat surface with matt fixtures and fittings, or ramp up the texture with burnished metals and woven materials to add well-weathered character. Perfect match ‘This rich colour reminds us of Mediterranean holidays or Moroccan escapes, and helps create a cosy retreat in the home. Pair terracotta walls with green tiles and gold accents.’ Aaron Markwell, Colour Lead at COAT Paints Back to nature ‘Terracotta combines the qualities of a natural earthiness with a strong…

WE ARE Zoe Bywater, 38, a make-up artist, my husband, Mike, 37, our two children, aged eight and four, and our dogs, Freddie and Epona. OUR HOME IS a late 1990s, four-bedroom detached house in Telford, Shropshire. We got the keys in January 2021. MY TOP TIP If you plan on hiring tradespeople, try to go with someone who was recommended to you and is reliable, and book them well in advance. Waiting times can be long, so plan accordingly. FOR INSPIRATION I get a lot of ideas from Instagram – there are so many accounts with beautiful colourful interiors. I also share photos of my own home to inspire others at @zoes_colourful_interiors. NEXT TO DO There are still so many rooms in the house that need decorating, but I’m…

3 WAYS WITH… courgette This veg doesn’t need peeling and is relatively quick to cook, so it’s excellent for speedy suppers To make stuffed courgettes, heat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/ Gas Mark 7. Scoop out and remove the watery core from 4 halved courgettes, leaving a 1cm border. Put 3 crushed garlic cloves, 100g breadcrumbs, the zest of 1 lemon, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 tbsp chopped oregano and sea salt in a bowl and stir. Spoon the mix into the courgettes. Sprinkle over 30g pine nuts and bake for 18-25 minutes, or until the courgettes are tender and the crumbs are golden. To make courgette chips, slice 4 courgettes into sticks. Dip the sticks in milk, then lightly coat in seasoned plain flour. Fry in a deep pan…

Swap your bucket and mop or thumb held over the end of a hose for the strong, direct spray of a pressure washer to leave your outdoor surfaces sparkling. These gadgets make light work of many outdoor cleaning tasks, and use considerably less water than a standard garden hose so will help reduce your water usage. They’re rated in three ways: the water pressure the washer can generate; the rate of water flow; and the power of the pressure washer’s motor. See the jargon buster below for how these are measured. ‘Choose the pressure washer depending on your needs,’ says Harry Turner, Product Manager at Kärcher. ‘If the cleaning task covers a large area, choose a model with a longer hose to increase the cleaning radius without having to move.’…

Crab aple tree beries add an ornamental layer to your space 1. Holly tree (Ilex aquifolium) Berries are formed on female holly plants when there’s a male plant in close proximity. Don’t be fooled by some of the confusing names. Bizarrely, Golden King (above right) is female and Golden Queen is male. From £28.39, thompson-morgan.com 2. Cordon fruit trees Space-saving columnar fruit trees allow gardeners the luxury of growing a mixed mini orchard in a relatively small area. Cordons should have their ultimate height restricted to 2-2.5m (6-8ft) and their fruiting laterals pruned during the summer months to retain their shape. From £24.95, pomonafruits.co.uk 3. Japanese maple (Acer palmatum) ‘Wilson’s Pink Dwarf ’ Deciduous maples have an endearing habit of changing the colour of their foliage. This stunning variety produces…

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1. ‘Moxi candles are made in small batches, are naturally made with soy wax and fill the room with the most amazing scents.’ Moxi The Allotment candle, £12 2. ‘To complement our prints, we’re big fans of these oak poster hangers. They’re high quality, versatile and made in the UK.’ Creamore Mill oak poster hanger, from £8 3. ‘We love making a statement with prints. This one is exclusive to us from talented local designers Lucky Pablo. The colours and abstract forms are a winner.’ Lucky Pablo Fox and Acorn A4 print, £15…