Rachel Bull
Rachel is a gardening writer, flower grower and floral designer. Her journalism career began 15 years ago on Country Living magazine, sparking a love of container gardening and wild planting. After more than a decade writing for and editing a range of consumer, business and special interest titles, Rachel became editor of floral art magazine The Flower Arranger. She then trained and worked as a floral designer and stylist in London for six years, and has created floral installations at iconic London venues including Kew Gardens, the Barbican and Peckham's Asylum Chapel. In 2022, she moved to York and later joined the Homes & Gardens team. Her love of gardening has endured throughout, and she now grows an abundance of vegetables and flowers on her rambling Yorkshire plot. She is particularly interested in sustainable gardening methods and growing flowers for wellbeing.
Latest articles by Rachel Bull
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Gardyn: everything you need to know about this tech-driven, hydroponic gardening brand
The future of growing your own food using smart technology
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How to use kitchen waste in the garden – 9 sustainable ideas
Discover which common household items you can repurpose in the yard to give your plants and soil a nutrient boost
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8 plants that make your patio smell nice – for a fragrant outdoor living space
These flowers and herbs will elevate your patio with a fresh, botanical scent
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How to style your houseplants like a professional – and bring the outside in
Not sure how to display your burgeoning houseplant collection? Plant stylist Hilton Carter shares his top tips
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10 best rose varieties to grow in your backyard, according to a professional flower farmer
Whether chosen for scent, color or sheer romance, these 10 best rose varieties have it all
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Best houseplants with dark foliage – these 7 plants will add a moody accent to your interiors
The dark, rich foliage of these purple, black and burgundy houseplants will give your home an instant update
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Can boiling water kill weeds? Horticultural experts reveal all
Chemical-free, sustainable solutions for weed control is often high on a gardener’s priority list, so could boiling water be the answer?
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These are the 5 essential components to designing any garden space, according to an NYC landscape architect
Based on decades of experience, landscape designer Ed Hollander shares with H&G the secrets to creating a cohesive, kind and joyful outside space
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This is the best material to propagate cuttings in – plant stylist Hilton Carter swears by this technique
Insider tips on how to grow the strongest and healthiest plants from your existing collection
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How to care for tulips in a vase – and prevent them from drooping
Our expert florist shares the dos and don'ts to perfectly poised tulips, and explains how to style them like a pro
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What is keyhole gardening? And how to add this sustainable growing system to your backyard
This method of raised bed gardening is an ideal solution if you live in a challenging climate
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How often should I change the water in a vase of flowers? Our expert florist weighs in
To ensure maximum vase life for your cut flowers it is crucial to change the water, but how often should you be doing it?
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How to practice mindful gardening – and cultivate a sense of calm
Learn how to be more present in the garden with these simple mindfulness techniques
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Green therapy: how gardening can improve your physical and mental wellbeing
The mood-boosting impacts of gardening are undeniable - we take a closer look at how it really can improve our health
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These are the most romantic spring flowers to give on Valentine's Day – and there’s not a rose in sight
Ditch the roses on February 14th in favor of these stunning and more sustainable alternatives, says this expert florist
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How to grow winter aconites – for tiny splashes of sunshine in the garden
These diminutive blooms are ideal for bringing life to your yard in the winter
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How to enclose a wild-ish patch – and transform a natural area of your yard
In this book excerpt, professional forager Tama Matsuoka Wong shows us how to style a wild area, and make it look intentional
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Hot composting – an expert guide on how to get fresh compost in 28 days
Hot composting transforms kitchen leftovers and grass clippings into rich compost in just four weeks
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Lessons from a professional forager – get curious, allow plants to fail and embrace invasive weeds, says NYC restaurant supplier
Discover how to reframe your attitude to weeds and forage for edible delicacies right on your doorstep
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How to set your gardening goals – and make sure you achieve them in 2024
Learn how to set intentional and clear gardening goals for this year and watch your backyard dreams come to fruition
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What is native planting? Our expert guide to understanding this vital gardening trend
Discover why native planting is so important right now, and how you can get started in your own backyard
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These are the key industry trends we will be embracing in our own backyards – for a sustainable start to the gardening year
Discover the gardening industry ideas that will provide long-term, stylish solutions to your backyard schemes
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7 mood-boosting ideas for gardeners in winter – to help protect your mental health in January
The flower beds may not be blooming, but there are still so many ways to connect with your garden and nature during the winter months
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Why is my poinsettia dropping leaves? Tips for healthy holiday plants
Discover why your poinsettia plant might be dropping leaves, and the best ways to remedy it
By Rachel Bull Published