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As a nation we’re known for our love of animals and, according to the PDSA, just over half of the UK population owns a pet. Some 28% of us have dogs, 24% have cats, and 2% own a rabbit. If you’re thin

We may have invented the flower border, but planting them remains one of the trickiest things to get right. Charles Quest-Ritson looks at the secrets behind the very best

Houseplants have had a huge revival and people are transforming their indoor spaces with living greenery. If you haven’t got a garden there is so much you can do to grow plants in your house and creat

Shrubs are more than your garden’s supporting players. Given the right role, and even the occasional seasonal spotlight, they can become a star turn