Latest articles by Jill Morgan
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Forget Poinsettias – These 5 Chic Alternatives Ooze Style and Seasonal Charm, for an Unconventional yet Elegant Festive DisplayBreak the mold with these joyful poinsettia alternatives
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If you're looking for maximalist drama in your yard, these 9 giant plants will give you instant living sculpturesStunning forms and instant drama – according to experts these are the very best giant plants
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9 underrated climbers for color, shade and privacy – the beguiling, resilient, and often-overlooked vines you need to discoverWith spectacular foliage, blooms, fruits and seedheads, these underrated climbers will refresh your yard's less-than-lovely walls and fences
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Underrated ground covers – 11 plants that will happily multi-task in bare, dry and shady spots, say gardening expertsTransform your yard with these overlooked and underrated ground cover plants
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Best plants for a crevice garden – 7 miniature yet mighty plants that will thrive in extreme conditionsCrevice garden plants provide a tapestry of textures in tricky areas of your yard
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9 nostalgic plants your grandparents loved to grow and nurture – and why you should grow them tooGrowing nostalgic plants of yesteryear can boost well-being and bring beauty into back your yard
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How to start a crevice garden this summer – and transform rocky areas of your yard with alpines, herbs and succulents, even in the shadeDiscover how crevice gardens can pep up a sun filled or shady yard, boost your planting opportunities and make a nature inspired focal point
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How to care for a butterfly bush – get the best from buddleiaDiscover how to care for a butterfly bush and bring colorful blooms and butterflies into your yard
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Landscaping experts reveal you can grow a fire-resistant green roof with these 5 plants – they'll help protect your home from wildfire damageSucculents are some of the best choices for a fireproof green roof
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9 plants never to grow next to zinnias – expert advice to maintain vibrant, mood boosting bloomsDiscover key plants to avoid growing alongside zinnias so you can raise strong healthy plants and enjoy plenty of bold color
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9 underrated trees that can make a huge impact – discover why they deserve a spot in your gardenLoved by plant experts yet frequently overlooked, these underrated trees will pep up your yard with their foliage, flowers and dramatic form
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9 underrated evergreens to give your yard a year-round beauty boost – hardworking plants with zero fussGardening experts recommend their favorite unsung evergreen heroes
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Design ideas for awkward corners – 9 innovative and stylish solutions to try in challenging yardsThese expert-approved ideas will bring space-savvy style, practicality and flair to your plot
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Narrow garden mistakes – 9 design ideas experts say to avoid if you have a slender plot, and what to do instead for the best resultsDiscover which garden design ideas are best avoided in a narrow plot and why they fail
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Triangular shaped garden ideas – landscape designers share 9 ingenious ways to redesign your corner plotExpert tips for planning, planting and finessing a triangular shaped plot, so you can savour the space year round
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How to grow gaura – and boost your yard with glorious, dancing beeblossomGaura adds a delicate touch to any summer yard display with its slender, arching stems and endless flowers
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Take it from the experts, these 7 spring gardening tasks are a waste of timeSave yourself the effort by focusing on easier alternatives
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Landscape designers share the secrets to creating a romantic garden – for flamboyant fragrance, magical gateways, and cascading blooms to delight the sensesDiscover expert ways to design a romantic garden that has the perfect balance of defined lines, sumptuous blooms and finely crafted details
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How to make a garden look older – 11 ways to create the illusion of a bygone era and add heritage charm to your yardGive your garden instant maturity and a period feel with these tried and tested design and planting ideas, all firmly rooted in traditional style
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More than just tall and cheery summer garden classics, these 9 spectacular sunflower varieties will turn heads and create a dramatic statement in any sunny spotThese bold and easy blooms are the best sunflower varieties to grow
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Maximum blooms for minimal effort – these 9 annuals will give even beginner and time-poor gardeners months of guaranteed summer colorNo green fingers required
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When should I start mowing my lawn in spring? Garden experts reveal secrets to getting the timing rightCutting your grass too early or too late could impact its health and appearance this season
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How to grow common yarrow – this drought tolerant perennial will bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your yardCommon yarrow adds height, drama and a mass of aromatic, feathery foliage to beds and borders
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You won't believe how easy these flowers are to grow – 9 fail-safe bulbs for dazzling color and guaranteed bloomsZero stress bulbs for joyful flowers year after year
