Latest articles by Camilla Sharman
5 expert tips to help your orchid thrive in June
June is peak growing season for orchids; here are 5 expert tips to help yours thrive.
5 low-effort plants that will make your patio look amazing
The lazy gardener’s guide to a beautiful outside space: 5 patio plants that thrive on neglect.
Forget red flowers — this blue shrub is the new hummingbird magnet you need in your yard
Think you need red to attract hummingbirds: The surprising blue shrub that they adore.
I tested Dyson's new HushJet Mini Cool fan in the middle of a heatwave to see if it's worth $99
Editor's ChoiceDyson has delivered an attractive portable handheld fan with 5 speeds, a comfortable and adjustable design and fairly quiet operation. Here's my verdict.
Stop overspending on BBQ gear: IKEA’s $79 cast-iron grill is the best-kept summer secret
Forget expensive grills, IKEA’S cast-iron grill is perfect for outside cookouts (and it’s only $79).
Ninja Crispi vs Cuisinart ClearView: Which glass air fryer should you get?
I compared the Ninja Crispi and Cuisinart ClearView glass air fryers — here’s which one you should buy.
Stop hiding your vacuum: Shark’s new ‘luxe’ collection just dropped, and it's designed to be seen
Shark's latest vacuum is going premium and it's an appliance you won’t be embarrassed to leave out.
Gardening pros swear by this ingenious tomato-watering trick — try it for juicier, plumper tomatoes
Why you need to bury a small flower pot next to every tomato plant.
Why gardeners are swapping boxwood for this one elegant shrub (the birds love it too)
Tired of box blight? Why gardeners are swapping to this low-maintenance shrub for a formal look.
Ditch the feeder this summer: The natural way to keep garden birds healthy
Stop spreading disease: Garden experts share the best way to keep garden birds healthy without using a feeder.
Is your basil plant wilting? 5 causes and quick fixes to revive it
Are you secretly killing your basil: 5 reasons why it might be wilting and how to save it.
Stop buying cheap garden soil and tools: An expert shares 3 essentials to splurge on (and 3 you don't have to)
An expert gardener’s guide to 3 essential splurges and 3 smart saves.
IKEA’s new PS Collection has dropped online — here is the must-have $19 item I’m adding to my cart
Forget the rocking bench: I'm adding this $19 IKEA PS item to my cart right now.
I just went hands-on with Hisense's premium new kitchen appliances, and Smeg and Bosch should be worried
I just saw Hisense’s new kitchen line — it convinced me that affordability and premium features can go hand in hand, and established appliance brands should be worried.
Grow your tomatoes the Mediterranean way: Top tips from an Italian farmer
Top tips to grow tomatoes at home the Italian way: Expert advice from a Cirio farmer.
Upgrade your grilling — 12 essential buys reduced at Amazon right now (save up to 50%)
Get up to 50% off these 12 grilling accessories at Amazon right now (and become a grilling master).
I tried Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool fan in the middle of a heatwave — and it could be the gadget of the summer
Is Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool fan worth $99? I got close and personal to find out
Forget Ninja Creami — I tested this ice cream maker that delivers soft serve in just 30 minutes
Real homemade ice cream in a flash, so what's the catch?
Move over, Ninja Crispi: Cuisinart’s new glass air fryer could be the new champ
Cuisinart's new ClearView Air Fryer looks to be the Ninja Crispi rival we've been waiting for.
5 plants you should never place near your patio if you want to avoid pests
Stop planting these 5 pest magnets near your patio — they’re guaranteed to ruin your summer.
How to get rid of Japanese knotweed and stop this invasive weed from taking over your yard
Japanese knotweed spreads fast. Stop this invasive plant before it’s too late.
Exclusive: Our gardening experts answered your lawn care and yard questions live — here's what you asked
From robot lawn mowers to help choosing the perfect plants, join now to let our experienced hosts help solve your garden and lawn dilemmas
Forget bleach — this vinegar hack deep cleans the grimiest part of your toilet and makes it smell fresh too
The genius reason cleaning experts spray vinegar around their toilet, and why you should do it too.
