Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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Dry gardens explained - 10 expert tips for a lush but drought tolerant urban space
Choose the right combination of plants for dry gardens and put them in the right position for a low-maintenance and eco-friendly choice
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The latest garden trend for using color in new ways is ideal for urban spaces
The latest garden trend for using color is easy to follow and creates perfect spaces to entertain
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How to grow pampas grass - new colors, new styles, and why it's suddenly cool again
Feathery pampas grass plumes are having a moment. It’s easy to see why as they make an eye catching focal point in any outdoor space
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Dahlias - when to plant them, how to grow them and expert advice for getting the best blooms
Big and blowsy dahlias are the super stars of the cutting garden. And this expert guide to looking after them will mean you can enjoy them all summer long
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This new garden landscaping trend is both sustainable and will help you create the perfect summer outdoors
Beautiful and sustainable, this new garden landscaping trend ticks all our design and decor boxes
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How to care for azaleas – a guide to looking after these gorgeous shrubs
Find out how to care for azaleas and their brightly colored blooms will soon become the super stars of your Spring garden
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5 things to do right now to get your garden ready for Spring
These five jobs are all you need to do to get your garden Springtime-ready
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This new trend for hard landscaping is adding a gentle softness to garden design
This new hard landscaping trend allows you to create a garden in which to relax. Experts explain how to get it right.
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How to start a flower garden - the expert guide
Find out how to start a flower garden and you'll be rewarded with the dreamiest blooms all summer long
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Peonies care - everything you need to know about growing and looking after this perfect flower
From us to you - a masterclass in peonies care. Utterly romantic with their big ruffled blooms, once you learn to love them there’s no looking back
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Garden flower trends - 10 key looks to create a little piece of floral heaven
Get ahead of the curve with the latest garden flower trends and your garden will be blooming with the most fashionable florals
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Sunflowers care - a guide to the most beautiful types to grow and how to get them to bloom
Getting sunflowers care right means you'll have bold, splashy bloom, the stars of the summer garden. But, with over 70 varieties to choose from, where to start?
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Low maintenance garden ideas: 12 ways to make your outdoor space chore free
If you want a low maintenance garden ideas then follow these suggestions to make sure you get plenty of downtime on the lounger. Gardening doesn’t get easier than this
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Japanese garden ideas: 8 of the best ways to add some calming zen to your outdoor space
Experts like Monty Don explain how Japanese garden ideas can help you take a mindful moment outside
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How to choose plants for your modern garden: 10 designer tricks that work
Find out how to choose plants for your modern garden. By the way, it’s much easier if you choose a theme and stick with it
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How to plan a modern garden - the 10 top tips you absolutely need to know
A good layout combined with the right planting is the key to how to plan a modern garden
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The 5 most beautiful flowers to plant now - here's what the experts recommend
There’s a smorgasbord of beautiful flowers out there that are plantable right now. We asked the experts for their top picks to ease you into making up your mind
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5 things to do in the garden that make you happy
Gardening makes us happy – it’s a given. But you can add to the happy quota by focusing on a few special things that will make time spent in your garden doubly soothing.
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5 garden style tips you can use to get your outdoors ready for a weekend get together
There’s never been a better time to think of your garden as the place to get together with friends. Here are a few quick fixes to head into the weekend with the garden set-up of your dreams
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5 things to do in the garden now, and 5 things that can wait until later
It's time to get your garden in shape. Here's what to do now to plan, plant and maintain your garden so it looks good all summer long (and what can wait a while)
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No dig gardening - your ultimate guide to the movement of the moment
The trend for no dig gardening is really taking off. Including advice from Charles Dowding, here’s everything you need to know to make it work in your garden
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The 5 garden design mistakes people make - and how to avoid them
Our experts reveal the most common garden design mistakes and how to get your own design right from the get-go
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The five garden design mistakes people make when it comes to planting - and how to avoid them
One of the most common garden design mistakes is to start with the plants before working out the rest. We asked top designers for their expert tips on how to get the planting right
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Modern front garden ideas to make a stylish first impression
Our favourite modern front garden ideas to transform your outdoor space