Editorial team

Every guide on HomesAndHedge is published under a named editor, so you know who stands behind the words and how to reach them.

OM Oliver Mackman Editor, HomesAndHedge Oliver leads HomesAndHedge's editorial coverage of home and garden problems. He researches and writes the plain-English explainers on pests, invasive plants, damp and mould, drainage and wildlife, drawing on guidance from bodies such as the Property Care Association, the RHS and the NHS, and is clear about when a job needs a qualified professional.