Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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Best magnolia trees – choose one of these magical varieties and it will light up your yardMagnolias 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 lookElevate 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 spaceBiophilic 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 bloomsDiscover 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 nowA 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 lookBold, 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 dropGet 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 backyardThis 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 tooNatural 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 retreatThoughtful 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 springEnhance 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 bloomsOur 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 expensiveEvery 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 favoritesFind 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 experts say will make your yard look more expensiveEvery stylish front yard landscape needs a tree to anchor the design. Find out how to nail the look with these easy choices
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How do you clean houseplant leaves? This is how plant experts tackle the taskFind out how to clean houseplant leaves the natural way to get the best results for happy and healthy-looking leaves
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How to make a small backyard look bigger – 10 clever ways to max out your spaceThese 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 spaceYou 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 expertsOur 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 areasChoose climbing plants that shine in the shade to enhance gloomy parts of the garden where sun lovers will languish
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Best climbing plants for the front of the house – 10 expert choices to enhance your front yardChoose pretty climbing plants that will transform the front of your house into something extra special
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10 of the best plants to cover a shed – inspirational ideas to make planting (not timber) the focus of attentionEnhance a wooden shed by surrounding and covering the exterior with pretty planting to turn it into an eye-catching addition to your backyard
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Best climbing plants for arches – 10 easy ideas to help you create a beautiful garden featureCovered in pretty climbing plants an ornamental garden arch makes an attractive addition to your yard and is a practical way to make more space for growing
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Best plants to cover a wall – 10 ideas for a fabulous sweep of flowers and foliageChoose the prettiest flowering plants and evergreens to transform a dull wall into a real focal point in the garden
