
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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The One Plant Swap to Make on Earth Day to Transform Your Garden Into a Wildlife-Friendly HavenThis Earth Day, do pollinators a favor and swap your sterile plants for nectar-rich alternatives
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These 5 Early Garden Flowers Provide Vital Nectar for Bees in April – And Will Inject Color into your Yard, TooBees and butterflies are hungry
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The Low-Maintenance, Drought-Proof Perennial Set to Dominate 2026 – Why Sedum is Every Gardener’s New Go-ToThe tough plant designers swear by deserves a spot in your yard
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This is the One Thing Your Gardenias Need in April to Guarantee Stunning Blooms All Summer LongNow is the time to start fertilizing your gardenias, to encourage glorious flowers by the summertime
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Zara Home Has Launched a Gardening Collection and We Are Obsessed – Here's What You Need to Buy Before it Sells OutThe brand's new outdoor collection is packed with stylish tools and accessories
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Lidl's Solar Fountain Kit Will Transform Any Size Yard Into a Peaceful Solace – It's Perfect For Attracting Birds This SpringCreate a spectacular water feature in seconds
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A Heatwave is Sweeping Across Eastern US States Right Now – This is the One Thing You Need to Protect Your SeedlingsThis shade cloth will help you to prevent scorching – and it's less than $25 at Walmart
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From Ancient Greece to Modern Interiors – Experts Reveal Hidden Orchid Symbolism, and What Your Favorite Says About YouOn National Orchid Day, we reveal what orchids symbolize, and what the different types really mean
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Shoppers Say This Gardening Hand Tool is 'Much Stronger Than Any Other' They've Used – And it's Under $10 at WalmartThe Fiskars Hand Cultivator is a must-have in every gardener's toolkit
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Forget The Hacks! This is the One Natural, Biodegradable Material That Will Keep Pests Away from Your Plants For GoodSheep's wool is the secret to a thriving, pest-free yard this spring
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Homeowners Urged to Use Native Plants Instead of Seeds to Feed Garden Birds This SpringYou'll attract more birds with native plants, say experts
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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 OutALDI'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 SpringString 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
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Yes, Bees Can See in Color – And These Are the Flowers They’re Most Attracted ToThanks to their unique visual spectrum, bees prefer certain colors – these are the flowers you'll want to plant in your garden this spring
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A Safe Perching Spot is the Secret to Attracting More Hummingbirds to Your Yard – and Compact Trees Are the Perfect PickIt's easy to overlook the importance of hummingbird perches, but these space-saving trees provide them plenty of shelter
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This Unusual Hack to Protect Seedlings from Heat Stress Actually Works – and It Adds Visual Interest to Your GardenForget 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 SummerAs 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 AffordableThis 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 FruitThis 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 SpringDragon 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 GardeningIf you're running short on space for pots and planters, Lidl's budget-friendly trellis could transform your garden
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Gardening Experts Say That Caterpillars Are Actually Good For Your Garden – Here's WhyThey might be seen as nothing more than pests, but caterpillars are a vital part of your garden's ecosystem
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IKEA's Stylish Watering Can is a Bestseller For a Reason – it's a Must-Have For Every Houseplant EnthusiastThis $15 watering can will transform your houseplant setup – it's so stylish that it doubles as decor
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Bird Nesting Season Has Begun – And This is the One Gardening Job Experts Say to Pause in AprilAs spring arrives, hold off on hedge maintenance to protect the habitats of nesting birds
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