Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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The top 5 terrarium care mistakes you need to avoid, according to houseplant experts
Our expert tips on terrarium care mistakes show just how easy it is to keep your terrarium looking good as long as you avoid these common pitfalls
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Best climbing plants for shade – 10 pretty ways to bring flowers and foliage into light-starved areas
Choose climbing plants that shine in the shade to enhance gloomy parts of the garden where sun lovers will languish
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Best climbing plants for the front of the house – 10 expert choices to enhance your front yard
Choose pretty climbing plants that will transform the front of your house into something extra special
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10 of the best plants to cover a shed – inspirational ideas to make planting (not timber) the focus of attention
Enhance a wooden shed by surrounding and covering the exterior with pretty planting to turn it into an eye-catching addition to your backyard
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Best climbing plants for arches – 10 easy ideas to help you create a beautiful garden feature
Covered in pretty climbing plants an ornamental garden arch makes an attractive addition to your yard and is a practical way to make more space for growing
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Best plants to cover a wall – 10 ideas for a fabulous sweep of flowers and foliage
Choose the prettiest flowering plants and evergreens to transform a dull wall into a real focal point in the garden
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Why is my deck paint peeling? Experts pinpoint the problems – and the solutions
There are many reasons why your deck paint is peeling, and most will be down to reasons that you can tackle and fix for a long-lasting finish
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12 new flower bed trends for 2024 you'll definitely want to try – experts pick the standout looks this season
From hotlist flowers and fabulous foliage choices to planting styles and the best color combinations here are the flower bed trends that count right now
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How to water a cactus – and how getting it wrong is the quickest way to kill your plant
Despite their easy-going nature, when it comes to watering cacti, there are plenty of ways you can get it wrong. This is how to water a cactus properly
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Best plants to cover a fence – 10 ways to disguise a fence with beautiful flowers and foliage
Transform your fence into a fabulous flowering focal point that showcases the best climbing plants
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10 indoor plants that flower all year round – choose from our expert recommendations for non-stop blooms
There's so much more to houseplants that greenery. These flowering indoor plants will add a touch of beauty to your interior look to enjoy all year round
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Front yard paving ideas – 10 expert suggestions to elevate your design with a professional-looking touch
Take your exterior look up a level with front yard paving ideas that add a beautiful design element
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10 front door plants that will add a decorative touch to your home's entrance
The joy of these front door plants is that they're multi-tasking and work equally well in planters, hanging baskets or borders
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Front yard rock landscaping ideas – 10 eye-catching ways to introduce stones and boulders to your space
These ideas for landscaping your front yard with rocks will enhance your design and boost the curb appeal
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How to design a drought-tolerant yard – a 5-step plan for a space that will thrive with limited water
Plan a drought-tolerant yard that's sustainable, looks beautiful, and also reduces your water usage
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How to get rid of cucumber beetles – expert tips to make sure these bugs don't kill your crops
Cucumber beetles destroy foliage and flowers but, even worse, they carry a bacteria that can cause your cucumbers to wilt and die
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No-grass front yard ideas – 10 ways to say goodbye to that dry patch of lawn
Getting rid of turf in your front yard can open up a world of interesting design and planting possibilities
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Can you water plants with milk? Experts reveal the pros and cons of using it to hydrate plants
There's a lot being said about watering plants with milk so we asked our team of experts to set the record straight
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9 garden water-saving tips to help parched yards – and save on your water bills
These simple water-saving solutions will help you cut back on your water usage without harming the health of your plants
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Can you water plants with bath water? Experts reveal the pros and cons
Whether or not you decide to use bath water to hydrate your plants depends on several factors – here's what you need to know
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Drought-tolerant landscaping ideas – 8 solutions for a more sustainable backyard design
It's goodbye to water-guzzling lawns and needy plants and hello to drought-tolerant varieties and permeable hardscaping
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These techniques for landscaping with roses will show off these flowers to perfection
With their abundant blooms, classic good looks and fragrant perfume, roses are a garden landscaping must-have
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Climbing plant support ideas – give plants something to ramble over and they will reach new heights
Once your climbing plants have a structure for all their growing endeavours, you'll soon be rewarded with a stylish focal point in your garden too
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Slippery deck solutions – 5 expert ways to prevent dangerous conditions on your decking
Our slippery deck solutions will make the surface of your deck more stable and keep your space safe for entertaining
