Rachel Bull
Rachel is a gardening writer, flower grower and floral designer. Her journalism career began 15 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 as a floral designer and stylist in London for six years, and has created floral installations at iconic London venues including Kew Gardens, the Barbican and Peckham's Asylum Chapel. In 2022, she moved to York and later joined the Homes & Gardens team. Her love of gardening has endured throughout, and she now grows an abundance of vegetables and flowers on her rambling Yorkshire plot. She 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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7 mood-boosting ideas for gardeners in winter – to help protect your mental health in January
The flower beds may not be blooming, but there are still so many ways to connect with your garden and nature during the winter months
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Why is my poinsettia dropping leaves? Tips for healthy holiday plants
Discover why your poinsettia plant might be dropping leaves, and the best ways to remedy it
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These are the 2024 floral design trends industry pros predict we will be seeing more of in the new year
Whether it’s a deeper connection with nature or bold, exuberant color palettes, these floral trends will dominate in 2024, according to industry experts
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How to help garden birds in winter – 7 ideas for providing shelter and food
Discover how you can help to support your backyard bird life throughout the coldest months of the year with these expert tips
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How to make strawflower baubles – these jewel-like festive decorations will instantly elevate your holiday decor
Learn how to create your own dried flower baubles for unique, natural decorations with a premium feel
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How to take hardwood cuttings – Monty Don explains why this is the ideal way to reproduce your favorite plants
November is the perfect time to take hardwood cuttings - we share the expert way to do it
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How to choose a rain chain – 4 essential points to consider when selecting a rain chain for your yard
We take a look at which styles of rain chain are most efficient and would work best depending on your local climate
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How to clean a rain chain – essential care tips for these decorative systems
Expert advice on cleaning and maintaining a rain chain, for a long-lasting, efficient rainwater harvesting system
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Monty Don shares the secret to preventing slugs from destroying your plants – and it’s simpler than you might think
We all need to know how to stop slugs destroying our plants, and with Monty Don’s expert tips we can be sure to do it in an environmentally-friendly way
By Rachel Bull Published
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Best lime green houseplants – 5 varieties guaranteed to add zest to your interiors
Neon lime is the hottest plant color trend for 2024, and with our houseplant picks you can add this modern, citrus twist to your home as well as your yard
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to make a bracken wreath – create stylish fall decor to display indoors or out
Simple steps to creating your own decorative fall wreath with all-natural ingredients
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Health and wellbeing to be key themes for show gardens at 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Several of the sensational show gardens at next year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London will shine a spotlight on important health conditions, including autism
By Rachel Bull Published
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5 things I’ve learned from inheriting a large backyard
After 12 months of letting my garden grow, here are my top five takeaways for managing a large outside space
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I’m a gardening editor and these are the garden trends I’ll be adding to my backyard in 2024
From prioritizing pollinators to the hottest plant colors for 2024, these key garden trends have captured my imagination
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6 reasons to install a rain chain – this sustainable system will benefit your yard
Much more than a gardening trend, rain chains are an eco friendly, long-term solution to sustainable watering
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7 best plants for seedheads – for enduring drama in the winter months
These spectacular seedheads will provide much-needed texture and interest to your winter garden, and can add a stylish accent in the home too
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How to plant a bulb lawn – 6 steps to recreating this fall gardening trend
Expert advice for naturalizing bulbs and planting a flowering lawn that your future self will thank you for
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14 flowering plants that regrow every year – for smart, sustainable gardening
Plant once and enjoy glorious blooms year-on-year with these perennial delights
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How to propagate Japanese anemones to create bursts of fall color
Discover the best ways to divide and propagate these fall-flowering blooms to create new plants for free
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to stop squirrels eating your pumpkins – experts share their tips
Follow our expert methods to save your pumpkins from being destroyed by these backyard critters
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How to dry strawflowers – my tried and tested methods for preserving these stunning blooms
Update your dried flower decor this fall with my expert advice on how to dry these everlasting jewels
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to choose the right vase for your cut flowers – expert florists share their secrets
These tips and tricks to help you choose the right vase for your home-grown blooms will elevate your floral displays to a whole new level
By Rachel Bull Published
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How to harvest chia seeds – 5 tips for collecting these healthy grains
Learn how to harvest nutrient-rich chia seeds for eating and growing new plants with our expert tips
By Rachel Bull Published