Alex Mitchell

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Gardening

Gardening trends to look out for at Hampton Court Festival this week

The horticulturally starved should head to Hampton Court Festival from tomorrow, says Alex Mitchell.

7 Jul 2021
Gardening

Behind-the-scenes look at the medal contenders at Chelsea Flower Show

Alex Mitchell dons the hi-vis for a sneak preview as the Chelsea Flower Show prepares to open its gates.

20 May 2019
Homes & Property

London's best gardening events if you missed out on Chelsea tickets

From pop-up installations to floral shop fronts, here's the best of the rest if you can't get tickets to this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
17 May 2019
Gardening

London's best gardening events if you missed out on Chelsea tickets

From pop-up installations to floral shop fronts, here's the best of the rest if you can't get tickets to this year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

17 May 2019
Gardening

How to get rid of the notoriously rampant Japanese knotweed

Is there anything you can do to get rid of the persistent weed? 

17 May 2019
Homes & Property

How to get rid of the notoriously rampant Japanese knotweed

Is there anything you can do to get rid of the persistent weed? 
17 May 2019
Homes & Property

Londoner awarded damages against surveyor who didn't spot knotweed

Having Japanese knotweed on your property can knock thousands off its value.
22 Mar 2019
Gardening

Londoner awarded damages against surveyor who didn't spot knotweed

Having Japanese knotweed on your property can knock thousands off its value.

22 Mar 2019
Gardening

How Japanese knotweed can wipe thousands off your house price

The seemingly innocuous weed can wipe thousands of pounds off your house price and get you an Asboif you let it escape to a neighbour's garden.

17 May 2019
Homes & Property

How Japanese knotweed can wipe thousands off your house price

The seemingly innocuous weed can wipe thousands of pounds off your house price and get you an Asboif you let it escape to a neighbour's garden.
17 May 2019
Homes & Property

How to grow your own wellness garden

From peppermint to turmeric, growing for wellness is going mainstream as more of us are considering the health and wellbeing properties of plants.

16 May 2019
Gardening

How to grow your own wellness garden

From peppermint to turmeric, growing for wellness is going mainstream as more of us are considering the health and wellbeing properties of plants.

15 May 2019
Homes & Property

Reinvented garden classic helping Londoners green up small spaces

Steel, pewter or zinc hanging planters filled with greenery make a chic new statement.
11 May 2019
Gardening

Reinvented garden classic helping Londoners green up small spaces

Steel, pewter or zinc hanging planters filled with greenery make a chic new statement.

10 May 2019
Homes & Property

How to upgrade your bbq with pizza ovens, fire pits and eco fuel

Summer may be short but pizza ovens, pergolas — even charging points — are here to stay.
18 Apr 2019
Gardening

How to take your al fresco dining a step beyond the bbq this summer

Summer may be short but pizza ovens, pergolas — even charging points — are here to stay.

18 Apr 2019
Homes & Property

Renters should do this now for a colourful summer garden on the cheap

Fast-growing, easycare annual plants will reward you with a blaze of glorious colour by midsummer.
29 Mar 2019
Homes & Property

Clever tricks to help 'fatten up' a long thin city garden

If your long, narrow London plot feels more like a corridor than a garden, a host of clever tricks can ‘fatten it up’
5 Apr 2019
A winding path of stepping stones and staggered, softly textured planting make this narrow Barnsbury garden feel wider, drawing the eye from side to side to take it all in
Gardening

Clever tricks to help 'fatten up' a long thin city garden

If your long, narrow London plot feels more like a corridor than a garden, a host of clever tricks can ‘fatten it up’
4 Apr 2019
Homes & Property

How you can turn your roof space into a beautiful — and safe — garden

It's crucial to check your roof space can support the weight of a garden before you begin
15 Mar 2019
Gardening

How you can turn your roof space into a beautiful — and safe — garden

It's crucial to check your roof space can support the weight of a garden before you begin

14 Mar 2019