The grass is greener

Don’t let autumn leaves go to waste – turn them into nutrient-rich soil improver

Just like that, the leaves are on the ground and the great autumn tidy-up begins. While a leaf blower might be the easy option, raking leaves by hand is quieter, lighter on the back and much kinder to

From handheld slurpers to trundling robots, Chris Rowlands brushes up on the best dust-busters to help clean up your home

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

With winter on the horizon, it pays to have the right tools and equipment at hand. James Andrews picks out a dozen handy items to get you winter-ready