
Ciéra Cree
Ciéra is a writer and regional laureate with particular passions for art, nature, philosophy and poetry. As well as contributing to Gardening Know How, she's an Editorial Assistant for Design Anthology UK and has words in other titles including Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, and Apartment Therapy.
When she's not writing, Ciéra can be found getting incredibly excited when her small but ever-expanding garden shows more signs of growth. She believes it's something very beautiful to be cooking with her own produce, whether it's from her yard or picking berries from the wild to turn into jams or baked goods.
Latest articles by Ciéra Cree
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I Asked Professional Gardeners Which Pruners They Rely On for All Their Toughest Jobs – and There Was One Clear Winner
If you're looking for a reliable set of pruners, you've come to the right place. Here are the top picks, according to florists and expert gardeners.
By Ciéra Cree
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Keep Roaches Out! Pest Experts Reveal the Best Products to Stop Cockroaches Coming Inside This Winter
If you need to know how to stop cockroaches coming indoors, preventative measures are the best way, according to pest control pros. These roach controls protect your home through winter
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Kourtney Kardashian’s Enchanting Foliage Stairway Is the Natural Holiday Decor I Always Dreamed Of – Here’s How I Recreated It With Garden Greenery
Make your stairway into a magical winter wonderland with this clever decor inspiration from Kourtney. It's simple to replicate and so impactful.
By Ciéra Cree
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5 Tools Gardening Experts Say They Reach for on Repeat – And the #1 Rule They Always Follow When Buying New Tools
With these tools on your side, gardening is so much easier and more enjoyable. Here are the 5 items experts say they can't live without.
By Ciéra Cree
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Don't Overthink Bird Feeding in Winter – These 5 Simple Ingredients Will Keep All Your Backyard Birds Happy
Forget expensive bird food mixes this winter. Simple bird food for wild birds is easy to source. Here are 5 high-impact, expert-approved ingredients guaranteed to help them survive through winter
By Ciéra Cree
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Gardening Guru Nicole Burke Convinced Me to Try the Viral "Push-Pull" Carrot Hack – It Saved My Harvest
Say goodbye to snapping carrots with this super-simple and effective harvesting technique.
By Ciéra Cree
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These 5 Pests Are Still Active in Winter – Experts Explain How to Clear Them Out in Time for the Holidays
More pests than you may first think are still active in early winter, and failing to keep on top of them could result in them making your house their home.
By Ciéra Cree
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I Asked Experts Which Tools Every Gardener Should Have in Their Shed – They Recommended These 6 Must-Haves
Having the right tools on hand makes life so much easier for you and for your plants. Here are the top tools pros recommend to grow your best garden ever.
By Ciéra Cree
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Kourtney Kardashian’s Red Rose Christmas Tree Is Pure Modern Romance – and I’m Copying It With This Clever Florist Hack
Forget baubles – Kourtney's rose tree is the ultimate romantic holiday trend. I can't wait to try it out with advice from a leading florist.
By Ciéra Cree
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Kris Jenner’s Christmas Throwback Is Bringing Back This Retro Houseplant – and It’s the Surprise Hit of the Holidays
After Kris Jenner’s Christmas throwback, everyone’s rediscovering this bold and glossy ’70s houseplant.
By Ciéra Cree
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Everyone’s Talking About Gwyneth Paltrow’s Organic Apples – So I Had to Find Out What’s So Special About Them
If you dream about having your own fruit orchard, take a cue from Gwyneth Paltrow’s homegrown apples – and why they might just be among the tastiest around.
By Ciéra Cree
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I Can't Stop Thinking About the Beckhams' Mini Christmas Tree – It's a Chic, Alternative Solution for Small Spaces
There's something beautiful about nature-themed holiday decor. David and Victoria did this effortlessly last year with their alternative tabletop tree.
By Ciéra Cree
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Ina Garten's Magical Fall Garden Is Bursting with Late-Season Color – I'm Stealing Her Plant Palette for 2026
Ina has an amazing array of flowers blooming beautifully in her yard through the fall. Here's a breakdown of her late-season garden heroes.
By Ciéra Cree
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Oprah's Teahouse Path Masters the Refined Rustic Trend Loved By Landscapers – Here's How She Nailed the Perfect Blend
This gorgeous teahouse is Oprah's haven, surrounded by rosebushes and paved to perfection. Here's how she achieved some of the magic.
By Ciéra Cree
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3 Tasks All Gardeners Need to Do to Lawns in November for Lush Grass Next Year – and the One Job You Should Leave Until Spring
Don't waste time on the wrong chores. Finish the growing season strong with these 3 November tasks that prep your lawn for optimal growth next spring.
By Ciéra Cree
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I Predict Zooey Deschanel's Quirky Heirloom Pumpkins Will Be Everywhere in 2026 – Here Are the Unique Varieties She's Championing
Forget orange. Zooey's green and yellow pumpkins are the chic alternative for fall displays. Here are the unique varieties to plant for next year's harvest.
By Ciéra Cree
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I Can't Wait to Try Martha Stewart's Garlic-Growing Secret – Plus the 8 Unique Varieties She's Planting This Fall
Plant your garlic crop for next year now, using Martha's extra step for success, and you will have endless tasty dishes to enjoy.
By Ciéra Cree
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Joanna Gaines’ Favorite Rose Variety Is Full of Old-Fashioned Charm and Still in Bloom – Here’s How to Grow Your Own
Joanna's heirloom roses are absolutely stunning, even in October. Here's what you need to know about growing these romantic blooms.
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