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 for wellbeing.
Latest articles by Rachel Bull
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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