
Rebecca Lawton
Rebecca is a freelance homes and lifestyle writer who contributes regularly to other Future titles, including Ideal Home and Marie Claire, and has also written for Woman & Home. She began freelancing in early 2025 after taking maternity leave with her third child, following a 15-year career in consumer PR where she specialized in media relations for homes, lifestyle, and travel brands.
Since moving into journalism, Rebecca has written widely about interiors, how-to advice, and product reviews, with a particular interest in creating stylish, functional spaces for busy family homes. She enjoys testing home décor and home goods, exploring practical design solutions, and discovering the small touches that bring comfort, character, and calm to everyday living.
Latest articles by Rebecca Lawton
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6 Courtyard Cooling Fixes That Help Plants Beat the Heat and Stay Lush All SummerExpert solutions to improve airflow, reduce mildew and keep plants healthy
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Summer Solstice Is The Best Day To Harvest Herbs For Peak Flavor And Fragrance, Say Garden ExpertsWhy the longest day is also the most important one in your herb garden
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A Container Cocktail Garden Is the Secret to Fresh Summer Garnishes – 3 Easy Combinations to Try in Small Gardens and PatiosExperts reveal the herb and flower combinations that deliver fresh garnishes all summer long
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How to Cool Plants in the Summer Heat – Expert Ways to Reduce Stress on Your Shrubs and Flowers When Your Balcony Heats UpNatural ways to take the pressure off your plants this summer
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How To Create A Patio Space That Feels Like Provence, Even In A Small YardFrom plants and pots to materials and palettes – designers share how to capture the South of France in a city yard
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How Landscape Designers Create a Garden That Looks Full by June – Starting Right NowExperts share their fast-impact tricks for a beautiful, established garden in just one month
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7 Low-Effort Cottage Garden Plants That Practically Grow Themselves – Expert Picks For Romance Without The UpkeepThese low-effort cottage garden plants won't flop, spread aggressively, or demand constant attention
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What to Plant Now for a Garden That Peaks in August – 8 Plants to Get in the Ground This May, While the Conditions Are IdealLow-effort plants for peak late-summer color
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5 Designer Tricks That Make a New Garden Look Established by Summer – In Time for Summer HostingThe quickest ways to fill, style and finish a bare plot
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7 Beautiful Vegetables To Grow In A Flower Border – And Reward You With a Harvest, TooThese edimentals earn their place on looks alone
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What Your Camellia Needs In April – 5 Expert-Backed Tasks For Better Blooms Next YearHere's what you should do as soon as flowering finishes
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Your Star Jasmine Plant Will Smell Incredible All Summer If You Do These 5 Things In AprilExpert-approved tasks for a more fragrant, flower-filled summer
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