Jill Morgan
Journalist Jill Morgan has spent over 20 years writing and editing gardening, interior and property features. Titles she has worked on include The English Home, House Beautiful, Ideal Home, Houzz and Modern Gardens and she writes regularly for H&G as a Contributing Editor. Whilst she is a dab hand at renovation projects and DIY, she is happiest when out digging in the garden or planning a new border.
Passionate about plants and gardening, Jill’s interest started at an early age, pottering around her grandparent’s flower garden and veg patch. School and university holidays were spent working at a local plant wholesale nursery where she broadened her horticultural skills and knowledge. Numerous gardens, roof top terraces and a couple of allotments later, she still loves visiting gardens worldwide and interviewing leading gardeners, growers and landscape designers.
Latest articles by Jill Morgan
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When should I start mowing my lawn in spring? Garden experts reveal secrets to getting the timing right
Cutting your grass too early or too late could impact its health and appearance this season
By Jill Morgan Last updated
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How to grow common yarrow – this drought tolerant perennial will bring vibrant, long-lasting color to your yard
Common yarrow adds height, drama and a mass of aromatic, feathery foliage to beds and borders
By Jill Morgan Published
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You won't believe how easy these flowers are to grow – 9 fail-safe bulbs for dazzling color and guaranteed blooms
Zero stress bulbs for joyful flowers year after year
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to grow peanuts – simple tips from the experts on how to raise this fun and nutritious backyard crop
Discover just how easy sun-loving peanuts are to grow and harvest at home
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to grow cardamom – horticultural experts share their secrets for cultivating this desirable culinary spice
Discover the ideal conditions for growing green, black and false cardamom
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to grow common mullein – simple, expert steps for dramatic height and endless summer color in your borders
Want verbascum thapsus to thrive in your yard? Then follow these failsafe tips from leading experts
By Jill Morgan Published
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Sweet pea varieties – 9 captivating and fragrant blooms to grow
Adored by gardeners and cut flower growers alike, you will not regret sowing these sweet pea varieties
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to enclose a windy area of your yard – 9 expert-approved design solutions
From smart planting choices to high backed seating and windproof panels, we recommend the best way to create shelter in your yard
By Jill Morgan Published
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Easy backyard landscaping ideas – 7 simple ways to reshape your plot
These fuss-free backyard landscaping ideas will help you kick start your garden transformation one project at a time
By Jill Morgan Published
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8 things people with tidy gardens always do – for an elegant, serene outdoor space
Discover the designer secrets behind keeping a neat and tidy garden all year round
By Jill Morgan Published
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Foraging mistakes to avoid – essential, expert advice for safe wild harvests
To enjoy harvesting seasonal food for free, we share top tips from leading professionals so you can enjoy risk-free foraging
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to forage for food – safely and ethically in nature
Discover how to get a safe and satisfying wild harvest with our expert tips, and enjoy seasonal food for free
By Jill Morgan Published
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Best snake-repellent plants – 15 plants to stop these unwanted visitors coming to your yard
Grow repellent plants to keep these reptiles at bay and create an anti-snake zone in your outside space
By Jill Morgan Last updated
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Looking for an alternative gift idea for the holidays? Here are 8 of the best flowering cacti
Get our expert lowdown on the showiest, but lesser known varieties, of flowering cacti
By Jill Morgan Published
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Best bulbs for naturalizing in a lawn: 11 easy to grow blooms for a gentle, everchanging haze of color
Adopt the trend for wild, nature-inspired gardens with this quick and simple bulb planting practise that's best done now
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to overwinter tender bulbs – and keep them safe from freezing temperatures
Discover how to store tender flower bulbs correctly through the winter for glorious blooms to enjoy the following year
By Jill Morgan Published
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Best bulbs for shade – 6 delicate blooms to brighten dark corners
Lift the gloomy spots in your yard with these glorious shade-loving bulbs
By Jill Morgan Published
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Spooky plants – 12 varieties that will thrill and scare for Halloween and beyond
Get set for Halloween with the creepiest plant decor for home and yard
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to keep ducks – and why they might just be the best natural way to control slugs
Rearing ducks is an effective and fun way to combat these persistent garden pests
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to fertilize container plants – and 3 crucial things not to do
Discover how to fertilize container plants - indoors and out - for the healthiest blooms, foliage and crops
By Jill Morgan Published
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Best tall perennial flowers – 11 graceful plants for natural screening and privacy
Plant these lofty perennials for height, structure and natural screening
By Jill Morgan Published
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Gardening myths revealed – 11 common tips debunked
We've gathered even more gardening myths and reveal the truth behind these widely-believed pieces of advice
By Jill Morgan Published
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How to grow and care for camassia - experts explain all
Boost a springtime yard with the starry spires of elegant camassia.
By Jill Morgan Published
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Intruder proof hedge plants – 10 plants to boost home security
Discover the hedging options that will make your home more secure
By Jill Morgan Published