Camilla Phelps
In her years of gardening, Camilla has designed planting schemes for gardens large and small in and around London, written about plants and how to grow them, and worked on BBC gardening TV shows in the UK. She's passionate about sharing tips, advice and the joy of plants in this great community of gardeners that we’re all part of, and she now also works as a therapeutic horticulturist, teaching growing for wellbeing and mental health. Her unfulfilled ambition is to crack the ultimate dog-friendly garden – she thinks getting it right depends more on the dog than the plants...
Latest articles by Camilla Phelps
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Spring-flowering shrubs – 11 choices for beautiful seasonal blooms
Bring your backyard to life after winter with our favorite shrubs for spring flowers
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Types of cyclamen – 12 varieties for easy color in spring and fall
Our favorite cyclamen varieties will give you swathes of dainty blooms that are surprisingly resilient and enduring
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Quaking aspen care and growing guide – expert tips for these tall and colorful deciduous trees
Famous for its stunning fall foliage, the native quaking aspen tree would make an eye-catching addition to a large backyard
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Best hedging plants – 10 choices for beautiful, leafy boundaries
Divide your space the natural way with ornamental hedges that are great for wildlife, too
By Camilla Phelps • Published
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Balm of Gilead tree care and growing guide – expert tips for these deciduous trees
Thanks to its medicinal properties, the fast growing North American Balm of Gilead tree could be a useful addition to your yard
By Camilla Phelps • Published