Sarah Wilson
Lifestyle journalist Sarah Wilson writes about flowers, plants, garden design and trends. She has studied introductory garden and landscape design and floristry, and also has an RHS Level 2 qualification in the Principles of Plant Growth and Development. In addition to homesandgardens.com and livingetc.com she's written for gardeningetc.com, Real Homes, Modern Gardens and Country Homes & Interiors magazines. Her first job was at Elle magazine, during which time a trip to the beautiful La Colombe d'Or in St-Paul-de-Vence led to an interest in writing about all things botanical. Later as lifestyle editor at Country Homes & Interiors magazine the real pull was the run of captivating country gardens that were featured.
Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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Landscaping ideas - 12 transformative ways the experts would enhance your urban outdoor space
From the patio to the planting, these are the landscaping ideas the experts recommend for a design led-look, ideal for urban backyards
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Front porch ideas - 10 expert ways to transform your entrance and maximize your space
The latest trends for front porch ideas will inspire you to create a truly stylish welcome to your home
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Outdoor tree lighting ideas – 13 ways to highlight your planting once the sun goes down
Decorating foliage and branches with outdoor tree lighting ideas will add a magical look to your night-time garden
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Gazebo ideas – 10 new looks to make this garden must-have work in your space
The best gazebo ideas create room for outdoor living, whether that's relaxing or hosting
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10 rock garden ideas – experts explain how to add a contemporary edge
Rock garden ideas will help transform the design of your landscaping, and here's how the experts make them work
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Front yard landscaping ideas - 12 fresh new designer-approved looks for urban spaces
Boosting curb appeal has never been easier than with these clever front yard landscaping style overhauls
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Pergola ideas - 10 ways expert landscapers switch up outdoor urban spaces
Choose from these inspirational pergola ideas to add a stunning design statement to your backyard
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Dry gardens explained - 10 expert tips for a lush but drought tolerant urban space
Choose the right combination of plants for dry gardens and put them in the right position for a low-maintenance and eco-friendly choice
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The latest garden trend for using color in new ways is ideal for urban spaces
The latest garden trend for using color is easy to follow and creates perfect spaces to entertain
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How to grow pampas grass - new colors, new styles, and why it's suddenly cool again
Feathery pampas grass plumes are having a moment. It’s easy to see why as they make an eye catching focal point in any outdoor space
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Dahlias - when to plant them, how to grow them and expert advice for getting the best blooms
Big and blowsy dahlias are the super stars of the cutting garden. And this expert guide to looking after them will mean you can enjoy them all summer long
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This new garden landscaping trend is both sustainable and will help you create the perfect summer outdoors
Beautiful and sustainable, this new garden landscaping trend ticks all our design and decor boxes
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How to care for azaleas – a guide to looking after these gorgeous shrubs
Find out how to care for azaleas and their brightly colored blooms will soon become the super stars of your Spring garden
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5 things to do right now to get your garden ready for Spring
These five jobs are all you need to do to get your garden Springtime-ready
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This new trend for hard landscaping is adding a gentle softness to garden design
This new hard landscaping trend allows you to create a garden in which to relax. Experts explain how to get it right.
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How to start a flower garden - the expert guide
Find out how to start a flower garden and you'll be rewarded with the dreamiest blooms all summer long
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Peonies care - everything you need to know about growing and looking after this perfect flower
From us to you - a masterclass in peonies care. Utterly romantic with their big ruffled blooms, once you learn to love them there’s no looking back
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Garden flower trends - 10 key looks to create a little piece of floral heaven
Get ahead of the curve with the latest garden flower trends and your garden will be blooming with the most fashionable florals
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Sunflowers care - a guide to the most beautiful types to grow and how to get them to bloom
Getting sunflowers care right means you'll have bold, splashy bloom, the stars of the summer garden. But, with over 70 varieties to choose from, where to start?
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Low maintenance garden ideas: 12 ways to make your outdoor space chore free
If you want a low maintenance garden ideas then follow these suggestions to make sure you get plenty of downtime on the lounger. Gardening doesn’t get easier than this
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Japanese garden ideas: 8 of the best ways to add some calming zen to your outdoor space
Experts like Monty Don explain how Japanese garden ideas can help you take a mindful moment outside
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How to choose plants for your modern garden: 10 designer tricks that work
Find out how to choose plants for your modern garden. By the way, it’s much easier if you choose a theme and stick with it
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How to plan a modern garden - the 10 top tips you absolutely need to know
A good layout combined with the right planting is the key to how to plan a modern garden
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The 5 most beautiful flowers to plant now - here's what the experts recommend
There’s a smorgasbord of beautiful flowers out there that are plantable right now. We asked the experts for their top picks to ease you into making up your mind
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