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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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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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 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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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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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 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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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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What to do with tulips after flowering – an expert guide to storing bulbs
Not sure what to do with your tulips after they've bloomed? We have all the answers you need...
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Succession planting is the easy garden hack that'll get you fresh vegetables all summer long – here's how to do it
Garden experts swear by succession planting, but what does it really mean?
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How to grow herbs indoors for a truly delicious twist on the classic houseplant trend
Forget houseplants, here's how to start a thriving indoor herb garden like a professional
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An expert guide to pruning your blueberry shrub for more nutritious and delicious berries
Yes, you should be pruning your blueberry shrub this month to make sure you grow as much delicious fruit as possible
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When to start chitting potatoes – the expert way to get a bumper crop
Are you chitting your potatoes already? Because gardening pros say you really should be...
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How to prune roses and maximise blooming – an expert guide to pruning every type of rose
The gardening experts reveal their top tips and methods for pruning your roses
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Experts explain how to get rid of ants nest in your lawn without ruining the grass
Banish annoying ants from your lawn with these expert-approved tips
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Find out why moss lawns are the biggest garden trend replacing grass for summer 2023
Grass is out, everyone, and moss is well and truly in
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Master how to rid your lawn of moss once and for all with our simple expert tips
Trying to figure out how to get rid of moss from the lawn? Follow these expert-approved tips to rid your grass of moss
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