
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This One Fast-Growing Tree Will Gently Cool Your Patio in Spring and Summer – Without Blocking the ViewWant to create some shade on your patio without doing anything too drastic? Planting is key – and this glorious, low-maintenance tree is the perfect choice
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What to Do With an Orchid in April – 5 Crucial Tasks for large, Tropical Blooms and Vigorous GrowthNow is the time to carry out essential checks to help your orchid thrive in spring
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4 Common Materials That Could Be Harming Your Backyard Birds – And What to Provide InsteadFrom dryer lint to loose yarn, these damaging materials could be hiding in plain sight
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Mangave Is the Succulent Everyone Will Be Planting This Year – It’s Tough, Drought-Tolerant and Surprisingly Easy to GrowThis hybrid succulent species is striking and so easy to care for
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What to Do With a Spider Plant in March to Guarantee Vibrant Leaves and Lush Growth All SpringIn March, spider plants are entering their active growth period – so these quick tasks are more essential than ever to ensure that your plants can thrive
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I Was Convinced That Maximalism Was Taking Over, But Cooper Kupp's Living Room Proves That Breezy Neutrals Will Always PrevailThe Seattle Seahawks player shared a rare shot of his home – and it's a masterclass in Scandi elegance
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Joanna Gaines' DIY Centerpiece is So Easy, You'll Wish You Tried it SoonerYou can recreate Joanna Gaines’ holiday table centerpiece in minutes, using foliage from your backyard
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23 DIY Christmas Decor Ideas From the Experts to Bring a Homespun TouchFrom wreaths and wrapping to tree ornaments, these DIY Christmas decor ideas are guaranteed to fill your home with festive magic
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Bed Threads' Scalloped Table Linen Proves That This Trend is Here to Stay – and it's on SaleThis unexpected find from Bed Threads is bringing the scalloped trend to the table
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The Round: A Vintage Tea PartyFrom scalloped cake stands to heritage print appetizer plates, here's what you need for a gloriously fall-inspired afternoon tea party
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I've been coveting John Derian's Pieces for as Long as I Can Remember – Now I Can Bring the Artist's Iconic Charm to my Festive Table From Just $15John Derian's Target collection delivers the designer look at an unbeatable price, and it's the Christmas tableware upgrade I've been dreaming of
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How to Host an Elegant Afternoon Tea With a Modern Twist – 5 Expert Steps to a Timelessly Chic EventAfternoon tea is a wonderfully sophisticated and uplifting tradition, which you can put your own spin on with this advice from hosts and etiquette experts
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I'm bringing designer luxe to my Halloween table on a thrift store budget with Target's new collection – pieces start at just $5Target's Threshold Halloween collection is giving vintage-inspired luxe without the price tag
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Le Creuset's magical new collab is indulging my Wicked obsession while I await the new movie – and it's thrown fans into a frenzyThe limited edition Le Creuset x Wicked collection has swooped in, but I have no doubt it'll fly off the shelves just as fast
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These are five of the quickest ways to ruin a pie crust – experts reveal how to avoid them and nail that perfect golden topping every timeStruggling to perfect your pie crust ahead of fall hosting? These are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
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Quick! ALDI's viral bread-making kit is back in stock – it's the perfect chance to up your baking game this fall, for less than $15ALDI's Crofton bread-making kit flew off the shelves last time, so I'm nabbing one before it sells out again
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These Anthropologie decorations are far too gorgeous to keep for Christmas – I'm making the most of my buys and putting them up straight awayWith subtle metallics, neutral fabrics and natural motifs, these festive picks are elegant, versatile, and timeless enough to display all year round
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