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This week: top tips for buying preloved; the best secateurs, tested; and genuinely great-smelling diffusers ...

In her verdant garden in Devon, the model turned gardener talks about decay, family roots and living a wilder life ...

Our gardening expert puts 12 bypass secateurs to the test to find the best for comfort, sharpness and tackling tough stems ...

Local, smaller shops are under threat from garden centres. But these visionary growers are fighting the big chains from the ground up ...

Letters: An alternative to freezing seeds for future generations is highlighted by Judy Steele. Plus gardening advice from Shirely Neish ...

Across eight homes and 18 housemates, I have endured it all - from the guy who washed his clothes without detergent to the boyfriend who moved in by stealth ...

This week: what happens to products after we review them; spring gardening gear; and anti-ageing essentials (including sunscreen)

An interior decorator and furniture designer uses colour and knack for fleamarket finds to create an inviting sanctuary ...

Looking to refresh your outdoor space? We asked garden professionals for their top tips, from planting and composting to new garden furniture ...

Got a niggling houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week: how to repot a claustrophobic peace lily ...