
Rachel Bull
Rachel is a gardening editor, floral designer, flower grower and gardener. Her journalism career began 17 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 professionally as a floral designer and stylist for six years, and has created floral installations at iconic venues. She joined the Homes & Gardens team in 2023, where she heads up the Gardens section, and presents the weekly gardening and floristry social series Petals & Roots. Her love of gardening has endured throughout her entire career, and she now grows an abundance of vegetables, flowers, trees and shrubs on her rambling plot. An expert in cut flowers, Rachel is particularly interested in sustainable gardening methods and growing flowers and herbs for wellbeing. In summer 2024, she was invited to Singapore to learn about the nation state's ambitious plan to create a city in nature, discovering a world of tropical planting and visionary urban horticulture.
Latest articles by Rachel Bull
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I've just discovered a festive plant hack – a Christmas cactus alternative that doesn't need watering, and even works in wreathsWaxed amaryllis bulbs might just be the easiest way to create fuss-free, festive floral designs
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I bought the Tourbon tool belt because it looks good, but trust me, it is the most comfortable and useful gardening accessory I’ve ever usedThis tool belt makes light work of carrying your gardening kit - and it looks great, too
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Best scented foliage for festive decorations – 7 enchantingly fragrant evergreens that encapsulate ChristmasDiscover the most fragrant foliage for your Christmas decor with our florist-recommended selection
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Want to match your plants to your paint colors in 2025? Here's how to add a botanical twist to the hottest interior shadesExtend next year’s paint color trends to your garden with this stylish and sophisticated plant selection
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Do you have a Thanksgiving cactus or a Christmas cactus? Discover how to tell them apartThe holidays are unmistakably different – but how distinct are the plants? We reveal the biggest contrasts to look out for
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The best plants for mental health – 7 professional picks for a calming gardenCreate serenity and a sense of peace in your yard with these expert planting choices
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The Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 Fire Pit might just be my favorite fire pit of all timeI have never managed to get a fire going as quickly as this in any other fire pit, and it really is smokeless
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Brand new dahlia hybrid discovered at Washington flower farmThe intriguing Daffodahlia is undergoing trials to find out if it can be bred and sold to home gardeners
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Rain chain mistakes – 5 errors to avoid when fitting and maintaining a decorative gutter chainHow to avoid these common rain chain pitfalls to ensure effective and safe rainwater harvesting
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Designs at Singapore Gardens Festival are a 'masterclass in blending contemporary landscaping with the natural world'The trends from Singapore's biennial gardens showcase are guaranteed to inspire in 2025
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I used this vegetable to get rid of a common houseplant pest and the results were staggeringAs a gardening editor, even I was surprised by this trick of getting rid of fungus gnats using a potato - but it really works
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I discovered these plants with superpowers in Singapore, and now I’m determined to grow them in my own backyardThese 6 plants stole my heart in Asia for their taste, scent and intriguing properties
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‘I’ve seen an entirely different side to this city, and it’s wild’ – what Singapore can teach us about how to live in natureThis jungle-rich, micro metropolis is paving the way in cultivating urban greenery
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How to create a rock garden in a container – to display anywhere in your home or yardAll the steps and kit you need to build your own miniature rockery
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I’m a gardening expert, and even though it’s not a tool, this is the one piece of kit I couldn’t do withoutHere’s why I think every gardener, no matter their age, should invest in this essential
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How to mow long grass − 5 steps to cutting back overgrown grass without damaging itDiscover my tried and tested tips for getting an overgrown lawn under control
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How to double your dahlias – and get bumper blooms without buying any more plantsThis simple flower growing trick will give you more dahlia flowers on every one of your plants
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If you’re a peony lover buy your bunches now – as growers warn the season is set to end sooner than usualUncertainty in supply chains means this popular cut flower won’t be around for much longer this year
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How to support peonies – and stop these glorious garden blooms from flopping overDiscover 7 innovative and expert ways to support your peony plants and prevent these stars of the garden from falling
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These design trends were everywhere at the 2024 Chelsea Flower Show – here’s how to get the look in your own backyardFrom sustainable water harvesting to tangerine planting schemes, we show you how to give your garden a Chelsea-worthy uplift
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How to create a Regency-inspired garden – landscape designers reveal 5 ways to get the Bridgerton lookAs season 3 of Bridgerton hits our screens later this month, we speak to garden design experts on what it takes to turn a yard into an elegant, period-style garden
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Indoor plants to make a living room smell nice – 9 fragrant options that might surprise youScent your living space naturally using beautifully fragrant houseplants
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Best cut flowers to grow for hayfever sufferers – and which ones to avoidFollow our expert florist's advice on which flowers to grow and cut for your home to avoid triggering pollen allergies
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Gardyn: everything you need to know about this tech-driven, hydroponic gardening brandThe future of growing your own food using smart technology
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