Latest articles by Sarah Wilson
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5 colorful front yard plants to immediately make your home more beautiful
Shrubs are a mainstay of front yard landscaping, adding structure and year-round interest. Even better if they're covered with masses of colorful blooms too
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'So much neater' - 10 lawn edging ideas to add a professional finish to your backyard
These attractive lawn edging ideas will define and enhance the boundaries, transforming an often forgotten space into a thing of beauty
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5 flowers to order now to guarantee a beautiful backyard next year – no need to nurture these fuss-free varieties
Add these super-easy summer flowering bulbs to your cart now to plant by fall and enjoy next year
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Vacation vibes this way - the 12 best plants to place around pools work in any backyard for a feeling of glorious relaxation
Whether you like tropical blooms, breezy ornamental grasses or sculptural succulents, these magical combinations will elevate poolside softscaping
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No shade? No problem. The 10 best plants for full sun – expert picks to fill your yard with radiant blooms even in this heat
Grow the flower-packed garden of your dreams with a captivating collection of plants that love to bake in the sun
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The 10 best plants for front yard paths – expert picks to mean a designer touch is the first thing you see when you get home
The right plants can transform a front yard pathway into a welcoming and beautiful entrance for your home
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The 10 best flowers for hummingbirds - beautiful blooms to tempt these enchanting birds to your backyard
Everyone needs hummingbirds in their lives. Here are the flowers that will tempt them to your balcony, roof garden or yard
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10 best heat tolerant perennials to thrive in your backyard as the temperature soars
Our expert selection of heat tolerant perennials come in a fiery palette of yellow, orange, red and hot pink, plus one hazy blue to cool things down
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Fast-Growing Household Plants — The 8 Easiest and Quickest Types to Grow Indoors
If you want your apartment to be more lush and leafy here's how to green up your space with an expert pick of fast-growing household plants
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Best flowers for bees — 10 simple-to-grow plants that will help support this important insect
Even if your outdoor space is small you can still create a bee-friendly haven by planting a mix of their favorite flowers
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'They'll be so good for your soul!" The 8 best trees to bring songbirds to your backyard - chosen by garden experts
These 8 best trees to bring songbirds to your backyard will add pretty foliage, flowers and berries to your back yard too
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'Instant ambience boosters!' The 6 best plants for an outdoor dining area which all create a relaxing atmosphere
The best plants for an outdoor dining area include scented flowers, aromatic herbs and sweet baby fruit bushes to elevate your alfresco experience
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Hydroponic gardening - read this complete guide and you'll be able to successfully grow veg indoors all year
Hydroponic gardening is a genius way of growing fresh and healthy homegrown food and flowers indoors. It is so easy to do and you'll never buy bagged salad again
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What can you grow in a hydroponic garden? Experts explain how to use them for lush indoor planting
Knowing what you can grow in a hydroponic garden is the first step to having a more sustainable lifestyle, and vegetable and flowers indoors all year round
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Apartment gardening for beginners - why lack of outside space (or growing skills) doesn't have to be a problem
Whether you're limited to a windowsill or have a slightly roomier balcony you can now max up your growing space with the latest gardening ideas for apartments
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5 easy ways to start hydroponic gardening - join the growing trend that gives you fresh produce all year round
These 5 quick ways to start hydroponic gardening will allow you to get on with the trend that gives you fresh produce all year round. Not just for the green thumbed.
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Best plants for a dry garden – 10 easy-to-grow varieties that are drought tolerant and low maintenance
Pick from our mix of the best plants for a dry garden including a selection of all-time expert favorites
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Hot shades and cool pastels - these 10 color combos for flower pots will give you an instantly elevated backyard
From eye-catching brights to subtly nuanced pastels, the best summer containers show off the most gorgeous color combinations
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How to make a small backyard look bigger - 12 ways landscape designers turn a little space into a haven
Knowing how to make a small backyard look bigger means you can make the most of any outdoor space you have - and these 12 designer ideas will truly make a difference
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10 summerhouse trends that will turn your outdoor build into a heavenly hideaway in your backyard
These irresistible summerhouse ideas add living space as well as offering endless possibilities for how best to use them
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Backyard architecture trends for 2023 - 10 design-forward looks to elevate your outdoor space
Our curated edit of the key backyard architecture trends to know about in 2023
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10 backyard color trends for 2023 - design experts on the shades to elevate your outdoor space
Backyard color trends for 2023 include warm neutrals, nature-inspired earth tones and plenty of vibrant colors - experts explain how to use them
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10 flowerbed trends for 2023 - design-forward planting for backyards, balconies and lawns
Yes, even flowerbed trends exist and the most design-forward backyards are using them to create beautiful borders and good-looking landscapes
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Livingetc's 10 favorite backyards ever to inspire and help elevate your own alfresco space
If you're looking at revamping your outdoor space our round-up of the best backyard ideas will help you nail it
