Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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7 Succulent Garden Ideas That Will Elevate Your Outdoor Space — And Add Beautiful Dimension
Whether you're using them in small vignettes or much larger planting schemes, succulents offer carefully curated moments to the outdoors
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8 Fall Gardening Ideas for a Colorful Seasonal Transition
Here's everything you need to do to revive a faded summer garden and extend the season for as long as you can
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How to Prune Plants the Right Way — 7 Expert Tips to Prepare Your Yard for Fall and Winter
The simple act of cutting back plants (correctly) can have a huge impact on how well they grow
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7 Shade Plants for Containers That Are Perfect for Bringing Interest to Your Yard's Darker Spots
The plants that experts say work best for pots in shady area to fill every corner of container garden
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What Is Partial Shade for Plants? A Garden Writer Explains What This Growing Condition Really Means
If you've ever looked at a plant tag and seen it requires partial shade then wondered what exactly that means you're in the right place
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8 of the Best Perennial Plants for Shade — Bring Dark Corners to Life with These Cool Beauties
If you live in the city your outdoor space is sure to have some dull shady spots. Find out how to brighten an underrated area and turn it into a thing of beauty
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Which Hydrangeas Grow Best in Shade? 6 Varieties That Thrive in Yards With Less Sunlight
Shade is often seen as a disadvantage because it limits the choice of plants you can grow but hydrangeas are very much the exception to the rule
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Plants to Cover a Fence — 10 Pretty Ideas to Grow That Will Give You More Privacy, and Hide Ugly Boundaries
If you're looking for fence-covering plants for optimal privacy, as well as style and aroma, here's what gardening experts recommend you grow
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10 Indoor Flowering Plants That Bloom All Year — Beautiful Picks That Will Bring Color Into Your Home
If you're looking for houseplants that flower spectacularly, then you've come to the right place. Here are a few cheerful blooms to look out for
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How to Divide Perennials And Multiply Your Flourishing Plants For Free
Dividing established perennials is an easy way to fill flowerbeds and create a garden that continues to thrive year after year
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How Far Apart to Plant Tomatoes — The Golden Rule Gardeners Swear by for Better Crops
Temperature isn't the only important growth factor for tomatoes. Spacing your plants incorrectly can affect their performance too
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Mediterranean Garden Ideas — 11 Planting, Landscaping and Design Inspirations for a Sunny Backyard
Tap into the trend for Mediterranean garden ideas to create a dream summer sanctuary where you can take it easy
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9 Mediterranean Garden Plants Landscape Designers Always Choose to Give a Backyard a Vacation Vibe
The easy good looks and soothing scent of these sun-loving Mediterranean garden plants will make you dream of faraway places
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How to Add an Exotic Palm Tree to Your Yard – And an Expert's Pick of the Best Ones for Small Spaces
Find out how to plant a palm tree – and where you should and shouldn't grow them – with our easy guide to getting the most out of these tropical beauties
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When to Fertilize Bulbs — Gardening Tricks to Learn Now to Boost Flowers and Get More Blooms
Learn when to fertilize bulbs for the best possible start by boosting their nutrient intake and making sure they have a great growing environment
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The 7 Things You Should do to your Container Garden in April — the Best Start to the Summer Growing Season
As the warmer weather slowly eases us into summer it's time to rejuvenate container gardens with a combination of these practical tips and inspirational ideas from our experts
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The 7 Best Plants for a Forest Garden — Add a Beautiful, Semi-Wild Feel to Your Space
The trend for creating a wild backyard look that feels like a forest is an easy low-maintenance option. Choose the right plants and it offers a naturally screened garden too
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7 of the Best Flowering Bulbs and Tubers for Shady Backyards That Will Help Your Outdoor Space Come to Life
Getting the right plant for the right place is more important than ever if your garden is filled with shade. Our expert tips show you how to lighten things up
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The 7 Best Spring Bulbs for Cut Flowers —"You'll Fill Your Vases for Weeks"
Being able to cut your own spring flowers brings such joy. Our flower experts share their top choices for what to grow
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How and When to Spray Your Fruit Trees — Avoid Pests and Disease (Without Harming Bees)
Even if you look after fruit trees carefully you may need to spray them to stop pests or diseases getting a hold
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7 of the Best Shrubs for Privacy That are so Much More Than Simply Plants for Screening
Create a more private plot while at the same time adding beautiful flowers, jewel-like berries and lush foliage that will truly enhance your space
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7 of the Best Trees to Espalier – How to Grow These Sculptural and Space-Saving Beauties
Espalier is the perfect way to enjoy the beauty of a tree even if you have a small garden. Choose a tree that works in your space and you can train it exactly the way you want it to look
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7 of the Best Fruit Trees for Privacy — Screen Your Yard and Grow Plenty of Delicious Homegrown Fruit, too
These fruit tree varieties will screen your yard beautifully while also giving you a supply of fresh fruit to nail the edible landscaping trend
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7 Flowers You Can Plant Into Borders in March — Ideas for Instant Spring Gratification
Our expert suggestions show you how to add a gorgeous combo of pretty flowers and shapely foliage that will make borders pop in March, and shift the focus from fading spring bulbs
