Lisa Joyner
Deputy Daily Editor, Country Living and House Beautiful
 Lisa Joyner is the Deputy Daily Editor at House Beautiful UK and Country Living UK, where she's busy writing about home and interiors, gardening, dog breeds, pets, health and wellbeing, countryside news, small space inspiration, and the hottest properties on the market. Previously, she has written for Conde Nast Traveller, House & Garden and Marie Claire magazine. Lisa studied at University For The Creative Arts, where she completed a BA in Fashion Journalism. Â

3 best fast-spreading plants for filling empty garden spaces quickly
For a lush, fuller-looking garden

This simple, low-cost trick will make your hydrangeas bloom bigger — and can change their colour to blue
Using an essential you probably already have at home

7 essential plants to prune in May for a vibrant, colourful summer garden
A little well-timed prune now can make all the difference

'I never go into the garden without this' — Monty Don reveals the top tool every gardener needs
Do you agree?

Keep aphids out of your garden with this companion plant they can't stand
It's a natural way to get rid of the pests

8 stylish garden parasols, umbrellas and bases to enjoy this summer – including a £30 designer collab
Enjoy a relaxing, shady spot in your garden over summer with our pick of the best parasols and bases to buy right now

The simple pinching trick for bigger, better flowers — especially during sweet pea season
You'll have a beautiful cut flower garden in no time

17 facts about the late Queen Elizabeth II on what would have been her 100th birthday
"Queen Elizabeth touched the lives of countless people"

Are you planting tomatoes too early? Most gardeners make this mistake
Experts say to wait for this one thing before planting tomatoes

Squirrels digging up your April tulips? Try Monty Don’s surprising rose pruning trick
Using one plant you have in your garden already

Bearded breeds: 5 adorable dogs with beards – including distinguished Airedales
From Schnauzers to Scottish Terriers, these are the top bearded breeds

8 gravel garden ideas for a stylish, low-maintenance space
Find watering and weeding a chore? Then a gravel garden could be for you

Decluttering this spring? 3 items animal shelters need
Help animals that have been rescued from cruelty and neglect

21 best annual flowers to grow for summer-long colour – including charming cosmos
These easy-care annuals are perfect for your garden

Inside the tiny RHS Chelsea Flower Show garden packed with genius veg-growing ideas
Fruits and veggies are stars of this Chelsea garden

5 affectionate dog breeds that never want to leave your side
These dependent dogs really love to be with their owners

Plants to avoid in your garden: 8 you’ll regret – including the 'thug' of flowerbeds
Some can quickly swamp other border plants and spread at an uncontrollable rate

Spring cleaning checklist: 21 jobs, room by room
From the kitchen to the bathroom, think of this as your ultimate checklist

50 fun Easter quiz questions and answers
Can you crack our quiz?

Can dogs have paracetamol? What vets want owners to know
We speak to the vets to find out all you need to know

These £35 secateurs changed how I prune my plants — and I won't go back
They have quickly become my go-to tool

Thinking of getting a cockapoo? 8 most popular questions answered
Cockapoos are in the top 3 breeds in the UK

How often should you wash your dog's water bowl? Vet reveals 30-second rule
Most owners are getting this wrong

Garden fence rules to know in the UK, from determining ownership to height restrictions
What you see is not always what you get with shared boundaries

The slightly squeamish trick Jo Thompson uses to get rid of aphids on roses
Aphids often appear just as rose buds start to form

Hate pruning? These 4 shrubs and perennials are brilliantly low-maintenance
No secateurs needed to keep these plants looking their best

How to tell if carpet beetles are living in your home – and how to get rid of them
Here's where they are attracted to in the home...

11 plants you should deadhead in March for more spring flowers
Spring is the perfect time to deadhead faded flowers

5 shady garden design secrets that will transform your outdoor space
A Chelsea designer shares how to make shaded spaces thrive

How to banish slugs from your garden: 9 easy fixes
There are numerous natural ways to go about it without hurting them

The late Queen's beloved corgis among 67 dog breeds that could be banned
'We could lose Britain's most beloved breeds in the blink of an eye'

Easter egg hunt clues: 62 riddles for an indoor and outdoor scavenger hunt
Let the games begin!