Jayne Dowle is an award-winning freelance gardening, homes and property writer who writes about everything from swimming ponds to skyscraper apartments, for publications including Sunday Times Home, Times Bricks & Mortar, Grand Designs, House Beautiful and The Spectator. Awarded the Garden Journalist of the Year accolade at the Property Press Awards in 2021, she has a degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Oxford and a lifelong love of homes, interiors and gardens. Her first memories include planting potatoes with her grandfather and drawing houses. Her own garden - her fourth - at home in a 1920s house in Yorkshire, is south-facing and on the side of a valley. It’s a constant challenge
Latest articles by Jayne Dowle
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Experts reveal the one plant you should grow to attract butterflies to your garden
Plants A contender for the RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2022, buddleja is the ideal choice for an eco-friendly butterfly garden
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Why this traditional flower is making a stylish comeback
Plants Chosen as the bulb of the year by the US National Garden Bureau, the glorious gladioli is back in vogue after years in the wilderness
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Expert reveals the one garden task that should always be left to the professionals
Outdoor Living Whether you’re thinking about adding new outside lights or plugging in a hot tub, it's best to call in the experts to sort out your outdoor electrics
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Why bees are set to be the stars of the Chelsea Flower Show
Gardens There’s such a buzz about the Chelsea Flower Show’s RHS Bee Garden, designed by famous gardener and TV presenter Joe Swift – here's why
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The indoor trend that's making its way outdoors
Outdoor Living When it comes to relaxing outside, the outdoor corner sofa is turning into our favorite furniture choice – here’s why
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Experts advise removing this plant from your yard if you suffer from hay fever
Plants The humble dandelion is a bright and cheery bee-friendly weed, but it’s one of the worst plants for hay fever sufferers – here's why
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Experts reveal the fire pit trend that's hotting up this summer
Outdoor Living Simple home cooking over a fire pit is the back-to-basics trend we can't get enough of this summer
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Expert reveals the lawn task you should 'never' do and could be damaging your turf
Watering your grass may seem like a good idea to encourage growth, but it comes with a warning
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Why a large garden is a home's biggest asset
Gardens A new report gives the lowdown on why generous outdoor space will make your home popular with buyers
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