Latest articles by Jill Morgan
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Best plants for a crevice garden – 7 miniature yet mighty plants that will thrive in extreme conditions
Crevice garden plants provide a tapestry of textures in tricky areas of your yard
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9 nostalgic plants your grandparents loved to grow and nurture – and why you should grow them too
Growing nostalgic plants of yesteryear can boost well-being and bring beauty into back your yard
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How to start a crevice garden this summer – and transform rocky areas of your yard with alpines, herbs and succulents, even in the shade
Discover how crevice gardens can pep up a sun filled or shady yard, boost your planting opportunities and make a nature inspired focal point
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How to care for a butterfly bush – get the best from buddleia
Discover how to care for a butterfly bush and bring colorful blooms and butterflies into your yard
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Landscaping experts reveal you can grow a fire-resistant green roof with these 5 plants – they'll help protect your home from wildfire damage
Succulents are some of the best choices for a fireproof green roof
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9 plants never to grow next to zinnias – expert advice to maintain vibrant, mood boosting blooms
Discover key plants to avoid growing alongside zinnias so you can raise strong healthy plants and enjoy plenty of bold color
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9 underrated trees that can make a huge impact – discover why they deserve a spot in your garden
Loved by plant experts yet frequently overlooked, these underrated trees will pep up your yard with their foliage, flowers and dramatic form
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9 underrated evergreens to give your yard a year-round beauty boost – hardworking plants with zero fuss
Gardening experts recommend their favorite unsung evergreen heroes
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Design ideas for awkward corners – 9 innovative and stylish solutions to try in challenging yards
These expert-approved ideas will bring space-savvy style, practicality and flair to your plot
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Narrow garden mistakes – 9 design ideas experts say to avoid if you have a slender plot, and what to do instead for the best results
Discover which garden design ideas are best avoided in a narrow plot and why they fail
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Triangular shaped garden ideas – landscape designers share 9 ingenious ways to redesign your corner plot
Expert tips for planning, planting and finessing a triangular shaped plot, so you can savour the space year round
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Underrated plants – 9 unsung garden heroes we all should grow, say horticultural experts
Discover why we should all make room for these plants in our yard
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How to grow gaura – and boost your yard with glorious, dancing beeblossom
Gaura adds a delicate touch to any summer yard display with its slender, arching stems and endless flowers
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Take it from the experts, these 7 spring gardening tasks are a waste of time
Save yourself the effort by focusing on easier alternatives
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Landscape designers share the secrets to creating a romantic garden – for flamboyant fragrance, magical gateways, and cascading blooms to delight the senses
Discover expert ways to design a romantic garden that has the perfect balance of defined lines, sumptuous blooms and finely crafted details
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How to make a garden look older – 11 ways to create the illusion of a bygone era and add heritage charm to your yard
Give your garden instant maturity and a period feel with these tried and tested design and planting ideas, all firmly rooted in traditional style
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More than just tall and cheery summer garden classics, these 9 spectacular sunflower varieties will turn heads and create a dramatic statement in any sunny spot
These bold and easy blooms are the best sunflower varieties to grow
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Maximum blooms for minimal effort – these 9 annuals will give even beginner and time-poor gardeners months of guaranteed summer color
No green fingers required
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When should I start mowing my lawn in spring? Garden experts reveal secrets to getting the timing right
Cutting your grass too early or too late could impact its health and appearance this season
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How to grow common yarrow – this drought tolerant perennial will bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your yard
Common yarrow adds height, drama and a mass of aromatic, feathery foliage to beds and borders
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You won't believe how easy these flowers are to grow – 9 fail-safe bulbs for dazzling color and guaranteed blooms
Zero stress bulbs for joyful flowers year after year
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How to grow peanuts – simple tips from the experts on how to raise this fun and nutritious backyard crop
Discover just how easy sun-loving peanuts are to grow and harvest at home
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How to grow cardamom – horticultural experts share their secrets for cultivating this desirable culinary spice
Discover the ideal conditions for growing green, black and false cardamom
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How to grow common mullein – simple, expert steps for dramatic height and endless summer color in your borders
Want verbascum thapsus to thrive in your yard? Then follow these failsafe tips from leading experts
