Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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Plants with attractive winter bark – color and texture for when the backyard is bare
Don't underestimate what these stunning plants can do for your garden in winter
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How to grow indoor cyclamen – for months of bright blooms
Fall and winter are prime seasons for indoor cyclamen displays, with the right care they might even last to spring
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Best magnolia trees – choose one of these magical varieties and it will light up your yard
Magnolias are one of the most strikingly beautiful trees you can add to your landscaping – we share 8 of the best varieties
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How to make an orchid terrarium – for a sophisticated, tropical look
Elevate your indoor garden with our step-by-step guide to creating an orchid terrarium
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2024 biophilic garden design trends – experts share the latest ideas for fusing your indoor and outside space
Biophilic design is big news right now. What's not to love about a trend that seeks to connect you more closely to nature by designing a space that fits in with your landscape
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How to grow paperwhites in a jar for Christmas – 4 expert steps for fragrant blooms
Discover how to grow paperwhites in a jar and you can fill your house with these heavenly scented blooms for weeks
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How to plant a prairie garden – capture the soft and muted naturalistic look that's so right for now
A combination of beautiful native flowers and translucent grasses that sway gently in the wind is the essence of prairie planting – and it's easy to recreate in your own yard
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Garden designers predict this will be the plant color for 2024 – here's how to get the look
Bold, punchy and powerful limes and citrus greens are the big story for plant color next year - here are our top ten plant picks
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How to winterize peonies: keep these beautiful plants safe when temperatures drop
Get a handle on winterizing peonies and you'll be rewarded with bigger and better plants next summer
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What is prairie planting? And how to make this naturalistic look work in your backyard
This organic style has its roots in the grasslands of the American Midwest but works beautifully in gardens too
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How to plant for home security – 8 ways to protect your property and enhance your landscaping too
Natural plant-based security can act as an effective burglar deterrent if you know what types of shrubs to choose and where to plant them
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Winter balcony garden ideas – 10 expert ways turn your small space into a cozy, year-round retreat
Thoughtful design ideas to make your outdoor balcony space stylish and functional during the colder months
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8 native wildflowers to sow in October for a patch of meadow next spring
Enhance your yard with self-seeding wildflowers for an abundance of natural, sustainable planting
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8 of the best plants to take cuttings from right now – for healthier plants and even more blooms
Our selection of varieties to propagate in fall is guaranteed to multiply your plant collection fast
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8 of the best low-maintenance trees to make a backyard look expensive
Every backyard landscape needs a beautiful tree to act as a majestic focal point. Find out how to add a designer look to your space with these easy choices suggested by tree experts
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How to winterize mums – follow our expert advice to protect these fall favorites
Find out about winterizing mums to give your plants the best chance of survival when the cold weather arrives
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8 of the best low-maintenance trees to make a front yard look expensive
Every stylish front yard landscape needs a tree to anchor the design. Find out how to nail the look with these easy choices suggested by tree experts
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How do you clean houseplant leaves? This is how plant experts tackle the task
Find out how to clean houseplant leaves the natural way to get the best results for happy and healthy-looking leaves
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Fall gardening checklist – 9 ways to prepare your yard
Our fall gardening checklist will help you get your backyard in shape this season and for the colder months ahead
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8 outdated front yard trends that need to go, plus expert advice on how to replace them
If any of these sound familiar it could be time for a front yard makeover to get things on-trend again and max up your curb appeal
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How to make a small backyard look bigger – 10 clever ways to max out your space
These inspirational design ideas show you the best ways to make a small backyard look bigger, combining practicality and good looks
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How to make a small front yard look bigger – 10 stylish ways to help stretch your space
You may be short on yardage but if you're inventive and have an eye for detail you can still make your small front yard look bigger by taking inspiration from our expert tips
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The top 5 terrarium care mistakes you need to avoid, according to houseplant experts
Our expert tips on terrarium care mistakes show just how easy it is to keep your terrarium looking good as long as you avoid these common pitfalls
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Best climbing plants for shade – 10 pretty ways to bring flowers and foliage into light-starved areas
Choose climbing plants that shine in the shade to enhance gloomy parts of the garden where sun lovers will languish
