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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Act now to your protect banana plants this winter so they come back bigger and better next year
Banana 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 ahead
The 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 ever
If 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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How to grow sweet peas for a perfectly perfumed cottage garden
Gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for filling your borders with sweet peas from seeds
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The tender plants you need to bring indoors this autumn before the first frosts hit
It'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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The best plant arrangements for autumn hanging baskets that shine on even the darkest of days
If you want a truly stunning autumn display, try planting up a seasonal hanging basket
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The best winter bedding plants for a stunning splash of colour when it's cold outside
When the temperature dips and light levels are low, these winter bedding plants will transform your garden into something magical
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How to prune conifer hedges for a stunningly effective privacy screen
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your conifer hedges
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6 plants you should prune in September, according to experts
It's vital you set aside some time to prune these garden plants this month
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9 perennials to plant now – for a garden that grows back bigger and better next year
The answer to a truly beautiful garden is, of course, filling it with plants that come back year after year
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How to create a sensory garden for a truly soul-soothing oasis
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for creating a beautiful sensory garden of your very own
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How to collect and save seeds from your garden for free plants next summer
Make like the gardening pros and transform your outdoor space into a regenerative wonderland
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How to prune honeysuckle for a truly romantic cottage garden effect
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your honeysuckle
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How to grow bamboo in your garden for a stunning privacy screen with a tropical edge
One of the fastest-growing privacy plants, here's how to care for bamboo like a pro
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How to prune a magnolia tree if you want perfect pastel blooms each year
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your magnolia
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5 plants you should never prune in summer, warn gardening experts
Pruning these garden plants over the summer months will do more harm than good
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How to prune wisteria for beautiful Bridgerton-style blooms
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your wisteria
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Too hot to sleep? Our expert tips will keep your bedroom cool in even the most sweltering heat
These expert tips will teach you how to keep your bedroom cool, even when temperatures are at record highs
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How to plant a summer hanging basket that will bloom brightly in even the smallest garden
The 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 long
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your lavender
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How to grow peonies at home for fabulously fluffy flowers the size of dinner plates
Why waste your money on cut peonies when you can grow your own at home?
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What to do with primroses after flowering if you want even more beautiful blooms next year
Your primroses can (and will) look better than ever next spring, so long as you follow these expert tips
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When to prune lilac if you want even more beautiful blooms to appear
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your lilac
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