Jayne Dowle
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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Neglect this backyard cleaning task and you could 'decrease your home's value by 20%' say property experts
Landscaping It’s hard to prevent moss and algae forming on your patio at this damp and chilly time of year, but well worth the effort, according to these experts
By Jayne Dowle • Published
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Experts reveal how to make white bark trees gleam this winter
Plants It's all down to simple soap and water
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Will putting a tennis ball in a pond prevent it from freezing? Experts weigh in on the debate
Gardens This handy tennis ball hack is said to help save your fish and wildlife this winter, but do the experts think it's guaranteed to stop your pond freezing?
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10 clever L-shaped patio ideas that will transform how you design your paved space
Ideas Both functional and attractive, these L-shaped patio ideas can help you organize your backyard space efficiently with clear zones for entertaining and relaxing
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Don’t kill your poinsettia with the cold, experts warn
Plants It brightens up the dark days of December, but remember, this festive favorite isn't a fan of the cold
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Don't neglect this simple task if you want to avoid snow mold ruining your lawn, say the experts
Landscaping Allowing debris and organic matter to build up on your lawn helps provide the perfect conditions for damaging snow mold, so get out the sweeping brush now
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Don't make this mistake if your trees and shrubs are covered in snow, says this garden expert
Plants Heavy snow can be very damaging to plants, but experts reveal there are certain things you shouldn't do when trying to protect your prize specimens
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Monty Don says bubble wrap will save your plants – and save you money – this winter
Plants According to the garden expert, creating a ‘hot box’ out of this handy household staple will help your tender plants survive a cold snap
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This old-fashioned gardener’s hack will keep your plants safe from frost this winter
Plants It’s cheap and easy and could save your tender backyard plants this winter
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