Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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7 Expert-Recommended Design Ideas for Beautiful Winter Gardens in Warm Climates – to Make the Most of Your Planting Choices in Milder Conditions
You can benefit from so many more winter-blooming plants if you live in a hot climate
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It’s Not Too Late to Grow Your Own Festive Floral Centerpiece – 7 Blooms You Can Grow Indoors in just Six Weeks
Choose a selection of bulbs and flowering plants to grow indoors now and enjoy beautiful blooms in time for Christmas
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The AI garden design trend – what do professionals think a garden designer offers that AI never could?
The web is filled with AI garden design generators promising to create appealing landscapes for you. But should you believe the hype? Here are 8 key points to take into consideration
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Done with high-maintenance hydrangeas? We've found 7 alternatives that are so much easier to grow – you'll be thanking yourself next summer
A combination of drought and heat is never good for hydrangeas, so if weather conditions are affecting your plants here's what to grow instead
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I've grown these 5 vegetables all summer, and I've never had such enormous yields – what to grow if you want copious crops
These veg crops will produce the biggest yields
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8 underrated shade plants – overlooked beauties that will thrive in shady spaces
We asked horti experts to suggest their favorite under-the-radar plants for shady places. These are the varieties they think should be celebrated more than they are
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Underrated bedding plants – 8 choices experts urge you to make room for in your backyard
Celebrate these long-lasting but underrated bedding plants that are just as rewarding as their more showy counterparts
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I’ve been gardening for 15 years and these are the climbers I will never plant again, plus my go-to replacements
Climbing plants are my first choice for screening boundaries, but there have been several failures over the years that I will never plant again
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Cottage garden ideas – 33 inspirational ways to add quintessential charm and bountiful blooms to your plot
Add a touch of romance to your garden with rambling roses, fragrant herbs and beautiful borders
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Fire-smart landscaping ideas – 5 ways to use non-combustible materials and special planting techniques to slow the spread of wildfires
As temperatures rise across the country, it's never been more crucial to understand fire-smart landscaping
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6 plants to never, ever grow in a wildfire risk area, plus the best fire-resistant alternatives
Growing fire-enabling plant material in your yard can increase the fire risk to your home. Switch them out with these fire-resistant alternatives
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Best plants for silty soil – experts recommend 10 flowers, shrubs and trees that thrive in these conditions
Discover what expert-approved varieties to grow if you want the best plants for your silty soil
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Best plants for chalky soil – 10 flowers, shrubs and trees that will thrive in dry and alkaline conditions
Find out the varieties to grow if your soil is on the alkaline side
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How I created a capsule garden – editing my collection of plants and garden paraphernalia was the best thing I've done this year
A curated selection of well-chosen plants, gardening tools, and timeless outdoor living pieces has made my garden a more stylish and tranquil place. Here's how you can do it, too
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Best trees for sandy soil – arborists and horticultural experts recommend 9 varieties that will thrive in dry conditions
Discover what expert-approved types of tree to grow if you have sandy soil
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10 of the hardest plants to kill – these effortless garden beauties will thrive even when ignored
If you need some hands-off planting design ideas, these zero-fuss plants make perfect sense
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10 best plants for loamy soil – gardening experts recommend the flowers, shrubs, and trees that will thrive in balmy conditions
Find out what expert-approved varieties to grow if you want the best plants for your loamy soil
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Best plants for sandy soil – gardening and plant experts recommend the 9 flowers and shrubs that will thrive in these conditions
Discover what expert-approved varieties to grow if you want the best plants for your sandy soil
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L-shaped garden ideas designers say can transform an awkward plot into an asset – 8 clever ways to make this unusual shape work for you
Turn your L-shaped garden into an asset with these expert ideas to help you transform your outdoor space
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What is an island bed? This clever garden design trick can add privacy and drama to any backyard
Create a long-lasting, low-maintenance and visually appealing island bed that also serves a purpose in the garden
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10 of the best plants for clay soil – experts recommend the flowers, shrubs and trees that can thrive in challenging conditions
Discover what varieties to grow if you want the best plants for clay soil
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What is eco-brutalism? The naturalistic planting that pairs perfectly with brutalist design, and how you can get in on this emerging trend
The angular concrete shapes of this modern architectural movement work beautifully when enhanced by natural planting for a softer edge
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Fed up of weeding and watering? 7 ways to simplify a garden, to create an easier, lower effort outdoor space
Switch to fuss-free backyard landscaping ideas that offer simple solutions
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How to create a Scandi-style garden – the 7 key elements that inform Nordic-inspired design
Style your outdoor space the Scandi way with a garden reset that focuses on simplicity, sustainability and a deep connection with nature
