
Kayleigh Dray
Kayleigh Dray is an experienced writer and editor within the world of digital journalism. She kicked off her career in magazines with Cosmopolitan as a news writer. Kayleigh then went on to become part of the digital editorial team at Closer, before a successful seven-year stint at Stylist, where she took command as the site’s editor and editor-at-large.
Nowadays, Kayleigh can be found freelancing for a myriad of titles including Woman & Home, along with a role at Ideal Home where she waxes lyrical about her true love: gardening. She is currently giving her own backyard a woodland-inspired makeover – and there have been whispers of a vegetable plot, too.
Latest articles by Kayleigh Dray
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How to declutter your shed for a calm, more functional spaceNot sure how to declutter your shed? We've pulled together all the best expert tips and tricks so you can do it like a pro to be more efficient
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Expert advice on what to do with primroses after floweringYour primroses can (and will) look better than ever next spring, so long as you follow these expert tips
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Experts reveal what to do with snowdrops after flowering, to ensure returning blooms next yearLove snowdrops? They'll be back next year, and more beautiful than ever, so long as you follow these expert tips
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How to prune roses and maximise blooming – an expert guide to pruning every type of roseGardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your roses
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The tender plants you need to bring indoors this autumn before the frosts cause harmIt's important to take care to protect your garden's tender plants ahead of the colder winter days and nights ahead.
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Too hot to sleep? Our expert tips will keep your bedroom cool in even the most sweltering heatThese expert tips will teach you how to keep your bedroom cool, even when temperatures are at record highs
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The best plants to grow in poor soil conditions – ensuring a blooming, beautiful gardenIs your soil not up to scratch? You can still grow some gorgeous plants, so long as you pick the right ones
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The most beautiful plants that flower nonstop to keep your garden colourful all year roundLook this way if you’re on the hunt for flowering plants that last
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Gabion walls are the surprisingly chic statement your garden is missingForget fences, here’s why gabion walls are trending right now
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How to plant a hanging basket to elevate any plot with summer bright bloomsThe gardening experts reveal their top tips for planting a summer hanging basket
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How to prune lavender for pretty perfumed blooms all summer longThe gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your lavender season
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The best plants for a pergola: 5 thriving climbers chosen by professional gardenersIf you want to decorate a pergola with plants, be sure to heed the following advice to get maximum coverage
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How to grow jasmine for a wall of outrageously pretty, perfumed bloomsIdeal for covering walls and ugly fences, common jasmine is well worth growing at home
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How to create a sensory garden: 5 essential tips for a truly soul-soothing oasisThe gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for creating a beautiful sensory garden
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I didn't think No Mow May was for me, until I tried this simple twist on the trendExperts say we should stop mowing our lawns in May for the sake of bees and butterflies, but how feasible is it really?
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What is space clearing? Discover why experts believe every home would benefit from this 'energetic spring clean'This technique could be just what you need to reset your space
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Want fewer slugs and bugs? Experts recommend attracting hedgehogs to your garden for free pest controlTheir numbers are dwindling rapidly, so here's how to help hedgehogs and help your garden at the same time
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What to do with camellias after flowering if you want them to bloom brighter than ever beforeThese glossy evergreens need a little TLC if you want them to keep looking their best year after year...
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What to do with crocuses after flowering, if you want them to bloom again next springThere’s nothing quite so heartening as the first crocus of spring… but what do you do when yours have finished flowering?
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How to take hardwood cuttings like a pro – to double your garden for freeTaking cuttings is the best way to fill your garden with new shrubs, bushes and even trees without any costs
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Act now to your protect banana plants this winter so they come back bigger and better next yearBanana trees famously tend to prefer tropical climes, so how best to winterise them?
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How to overwinter olive trees so they survive and thrive throughout the colder months aheadThe bleak midwinter is almost upon us, and our olive trees need our help
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How to overwinter lavender so it comes back bigger and better than everIf you want your lavender to survive the winter, you'll need to follow these expert tips to winterise this fragrant favourite
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What are bare root plants, and why are they such a brilliant investment for gardeners on a budget?Bare root plants are trending right now – and for good reason
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