
Martha Davies
Martha is a Content Editor on the Gardens team. Her love for lifestyle journalism began when she interned at Time Out Dubai when she was 15 years old; she went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To Martha, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.
Latest articles by Martha Davies
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ALDI's New Bird Feeders Bring a Touch of Whimsy to Your Yard – They Double as Décor, and are Guaranteed to Sell Out
ALDI's $10 bird feeders are about to fly off the shelves
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What Your String of Hearts Plant Actually Needs in April to Help it Thrive Throughout Spring
String of hearts might be easy to care for, but these 5 tasks will guarantee adequate soil moisture and healthy growth in the warmer months to come
By Martha Davies Published
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Yes, Bees Can See in Color – And These Are the Flowers They’re Most Attracted To
Thanks to their unique visual spectrum, bees prefer certain colors – these are the flowers you'll want to plant in your garden this spring
By Martha Davies Published
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A Safe Perching Spot is the Secret to Attracting More Hummingbirds to Your Yard – and Compact Trees Are the Perfect Pick
It's easy to overlook the importance of hummingbird perches, but these space-saving trees provide them plenty of shelter
By Martha Davies Published
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This Unusual Hack to Protect Seedlings from Heat Stress Actually Works – and It Adds Visual Interest to Your Garden
Forget a shade cloth – artificial flowers could be the secret to protecting your seedlings during the sunny months ahead
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What to Do With Sweet Peas in April – Act Now and Enjoy Fragrant, Blousy Blooms All Summer
As the weather warms, it's time to get your sweet peas in the ground
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The Mini Japanese Saw That’s Ideal for Tricky Pruning Jobs – It’s Sturdy, Lightweight, and Affordable
This mini saw is ideal for those pruning jobs you've been putting off – it will help you tackle tight spaces and trim crowded canopies with ease
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Take the Stress out of Fertilizing Citrus Trees – This Is the Easiest Way to Feed Them, and It's the Secret to Lush Foliage and Abundant Fruit
This budget-friendly buy is quick, easy, and guarantees healthy growth
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What to Do with a Dragon Tree in April – 5 Tasks to Guarantee Vibrant Foliage Throughout Spring
Dragon trees may be low-maintenance, but they do benefit from some TLC in spring
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Lidl's Plant Trellis is the Small-Space Savior You Need This Spring – Perfect for Vertical Gardening
If you're running short on space for pots and planters, Lidl's budget-friendly trellis could transform your garden
By Martha Davies Published
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Gardening Experts Say That Caterpillars Are Actually Good For Your Garden – Here's Why
They might be seen as nothing more than pests, but caterpillars are a vital part of your garden's ecosystem
By Martha Davies Published
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IKEA's Stylish Watering Can is a Bestseller For a Reason – it's a Must-Have For Every Houseplant Enthusiast
This $15 watering can will transform your houseplant setup – it's so stylish that it doubles as decor
By Martha Davies Published
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Bird Nesting Season Has Begun – And This is the One Gardening Job Experts Say to Pause in April
As spring arrives, hold off on hedge maintenance to protect the habitats of nesting birds
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IKEA’s Corner Plant Stand Is About to Solve All My Small-Space Woes – It’s Perfect for City Apartments
If you're a city dweller with a green thumb, read on
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This One Fast-Growing Tree Will Gently Cool Your Patio in Spring and Summer – Without Blocking the View
Want to create some shade on your patio without doing anything too drastic? Planting is key – and this glorious, low-maintenance tree is the perfect choice
By Martha Davies Published
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How to Grow and Care for a Ficus Audrey – The Lesser-Known (And Lower-Maintenance) Alternative to a Fiddle Leaf Fig
Want to add to your houseplant collection without too much trouble? The ficus audrey could be the perfect choice
By Martha Davies Published
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This is the One Plant You Need to Bridge the Pollinator 'Hunger Gap' in April – To Feed Those Early Bees and Butterflies
In early spring, pollinators are desperate for nectar but many flowers aren't yet in bloom
By Martha Davies Published
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ALDI's Walk-In Greenhouse Just Transformed My Flower Growing Game – I Can Grow Four Times More Blooms
And You'll Never Believe The Price
By Martha Davies Published
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ALDI's Raised Bed Kit is Practical, Affordable and Blissfully Easy to Assemble – But it's Guaranteed to Sell Out
If you want to add a raised bed to your garden, this is one of the best budget-friendly options you'll find
By Martha Davies Published
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A Gardening Expert Urges Homeowners to Use Aluminum Foil to Deter Garden Pests – Here's Why
Tired of birds and squirrels digging up your seedlings? Aluminum foil could be the solution
By Martha Davies Published
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This Simple Trick Makes Sowing Tiny Seeds So Much Easier – The Kitchen-Based Solution May Surprise You, But Actually Works
This gardening hack will save precious time and stop you from wasting seeds – all you need is one surprising kitchen utensil
By Martha Davies Published
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Gardeners Are Rediscovering Japanese Pruning Saws – Here’s Why Traditional Backyard Tools Work So Well
Every gardener needs a reliable saw, and this one is a fine example of Japanese craftsmanship
By Martha Davies Published
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This Summer Flower is the Only One You Need to Attract Bees – Plant it in April for a Pollinator-Packed Garden
This reliable bulb will transform your yard into a pollinator haven this summer – and introduce a burst of color, too
By Martha Davies Published
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What to Do With an Orchid in April – 5 Crucial Tasks for large, Tropical Blooms and Vigorous Growth
Now is the time to carry out essential checks to help your orchid thrive in spring
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