Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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8 trees to avoid planting close to a house – these are the varieties you should steer clear of
Planting a tree near your house has many benefits. But choosing the wrong variety of tree and planting it too close to your house can result in damage to your property
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Best terrarium plants – 10 choices from indoor plant experts
All of these options will create bold displays and thrive in a terrarium environment
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How to make a terrarium – and have a living ornament in less than an hour
Follow our step-by-step guide to terrarium success
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Backyard ideas – 26 inspiring looks for designing your outdoor space
From design inspiration to inspired planting advice, these backyard ideas will help you to create your perfect space
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How to get free seeds – 6 savvy solutions to increase your seed collection for less
Follow our expert tips on how to get free seeds for your yard and fill your flower and vegetable beds fast
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Rubber plant care – expert advice on this low-maintenance and fast-growing indoor plant
Fall in love with the glossy good looks of a rubber plant
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How to care for asparagus fern – our expert guide to caring for these beautiful houseplants
Discover how to keep your asparagus fern in top condition year-round with our expert guide to their care
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6 ways to protect garden birds from cats and ensure your yard is a haven for visiting wildlife
Whether you are a cat owner yourself or simply want to keep the neighborhood felines out of your yard, here's what you need to do to protect our feathered friends
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How to propagate elephant bush succulent – our step-by-step guide will show you the way
Put these easy-going succulents at the top of your list of ideas for propagating and you will grow your indoor plant collection in a flash
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How to protect garden furniture in winter – and ensure its longevity
Discover how to keep garden furniture in top condition by protecting it from the worst of the winter weather with our simple tips
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How to grow plants in water – cultivate all year round with these simple techniques
If you want to grow vegetables indoors the good news is there are several foolproof ways of cultivating plants in water that bring fast results every time
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How to boost soil nutrients for the good of your backyard – and the planet
Find out how important it is to take care of the health of your soil by building up nutrients using sustainable practices instead of relying on synthetic fertilisers
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10 underrated houseplants – you won't regret adding these lesser-known beauties to your plant collection
These underrated houseplants all come with added benefits: from fantastic foliage and exotic blooms to boosting your health and wellbeing, or adding a signature look to your interiors
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Best architectural plants – shape your winter garden with these textural choices
Get to grips with architectural structure and you'll have a garden that works hard all year round
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Plants with attractive winter bark – color and texture for when the backyard is bare
Don't underestimate what these stunning plants can do for your garden in winter
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How to grow indoor cyclamen – for months of bright blooms
Fall and winter are prime seasons for indoor cyclamen displays, with the right care they might even last to spring
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Best magnolia trees – choose one of these magical varieties and it will light up your yard
Magnolias are one of the most strikingly beautiful trees you can add to your landscaping – we share 8 of the best varieties
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How to make an orchid terrarium – for a sophisticated, tropical look
Elevate your indoor garden with our step-by-step guide to creating an orchid terrarium
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2024 biophilic garden design trends – experts share the latest ideas for fusing your indoor and outside space
Biophilic design is big news right now. What's not to love about a trend that seeks to connect you more closely to nature by designing a space that fits in with your landscape
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How to grow paperwhites in a jar for Christmas – 4 expert steps for fragrant blooms
Discover how to grow paperwhites in a jar and you can fill your house with these heavenly scented blooms for weeks
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How to plant a prairie garden – capture the soft and muted naturalistic look that's so right for now
A combination of beautiful native flowers and translucent grasses that sway gently in the wind is the essence of prairie planting – and it's easy to recreate in your own yard
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Garden designers predict this will be the plant color for 2024 – here's how to get the look
Bold, punchy and powerful limes and citrus greens are the big story for plant color next year - here are our top ten plant picks
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How to winterize peonies: keep these beautiful plants safe when temperatures drop
Get a handle on winterizing peonies and you'll be rewarded with bigger and better plants next summer
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What is prairie planting? And how to make this naturalistic look work in your backyard
This organic style has its roots in the grasslands of the American Midwest but works beautifully in gardens too
