Sarah Wilson
Lifestyle journalist Sarah Wilson has been writing about flowers, plants, and garden design and trends since 2015. Having already studied introductory garden and landscape design as well as a course in floristry she is currently adding to her list of qualifications with an RHS Level 2 course in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development. In addition to livingetc.com, she's also written for homesandgardens.com, gardeningetc.com, Modern Gardens and Country Homes & Interiors magazines.
Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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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
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7 Things to Prune in March — Cut These Back Now to Revive "Woody" Plants and Shape Your Spring Garden
The garden is waking up from winter and it's time to get these plants into shape by sprucing them up before summer
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I'm a Gardening Writer — These are the 10 Things I'm Doing Now to Revive my Yard After Winter
Give your yard a spring refresh this weekend with these quick and easy ways to prep for warmer, sunnier days
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7 Flowers People With Amazing-Smelling Backyards are Planting Now — 'They Turn Your Space Into a Fragrant Haven!'
Plant a selection of these intoxicatingly perfumed flowers for a beautifully scented spring and summer garden
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5 Things to Plant Now That Will Make Your Front Yard Look Amazing by Springtime
For a flower-packed front yard these head-turning plants are just the thing to help your space segue beautifully from winter to spring
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7 Flowering Tree Branches You Can "Force" — A Genius Trick to Bring Spring Blooms Indoors Early
One of the simplest and most rewarding ways to get spring flowers into your home is forcing branches of some of your favorite trees and shrubs into bloom early
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When Should You Plant Asparagus? 6 Growing Tips for an Early Harvest of This Seasonal Treat
Tender spears of easy-to-grow asparagus taste so much sweeter when homegrown, and spring is the perfect time to plant this favorite delicacy
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