Write for us

We welcome pitches that help readers think more clearly about outdoor space at home, from the shape of a balcony to the choices behind a comfortable patio.

What we welcome

We consider original, reader-focused proposals on layout, furnishings, planting, materials, seasonal use and the culture of outdoor rooms. Useful contributions explain an idea with care and leave room for differences in space, budget, climate and taste.

A strong pitch

Send a concise outline of the subject, the main point you want readers to understand and why it is worth their time. Tell us the proposed form, the material you would draw on and any relevant interests or commercial connections. Avoid broad makeover promises, unsupported claims and pieces that depend on specialist inspection.

How to send it

Submit your proposal through the Contact page and choose the editorial question option. A pitch is a proposal, not a promise of publication; please do not send material you would not want considered for editorial use.