Latest articles by Sarah Veldman
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Amal and George Clooney's Greenhouse Shows How to Create a Lush Container Garden in the Smallest SpacesThe Clooneys' lush orangery proves container gardening isn't about space – it's about layout. Experts share the layering formula that makes it work.
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Let It Flow: How Smart Water Management Is Changing the Way We GardenSmart water management is reshaping garden design in 2026. Experts share practical tips to capture rain, improve soil, and build a more resilient garden.
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Want a Lawn Full of Crocuses Next Spring? Pros Share Their Fall Planting Tips (and Mistakes to Avoid) for a Dreamy Carpet of ColorPlanting crocuses, but not getting that carpet effect? Experts reveal the real reason crocus lawns fail – and the simple fix most gardeners overlook.
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7 Small Gardening Hacks That Will Actually Change How You GardenOdd numbers, drifts, layers, evergreen structure – these 7 simple garden design habits will change how you plant from this season onwards.
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Meghan Markle Just Put Harvest Baskets Back in the Spotlight – Here's Why They're a Must-Have for Home GrowersInspired by Meghan Markle's garden harvest? Here's how to build a kitchen garden that actually fills a basket, from what to grow to when to pick it.
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Practical Magic 2 Is Reviving the Romantic Cottage Garden Trend – Recreate the Owens Sisters' LookPractical Magic 2 has everyone obsessed with the Owens sisters' garden. Here's how to recreate its enchanting conservatory and romantic cottage garden style.
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Love Ashley Tisdale's French-Inspired Planters? These Budget-Friendly Lookalikes Deliver the Same CharmAshley Tisdale's French-inspired planters look expensive but the aesthetic is all about restraint...
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Can You Grow a Rose Bush From a Grocery Store Bouquet? This Trick Suggests You Can Do Exactly ThatYes, you read it right, that store-bought bouquet could become a long-lasting shrub. With a few quick snips, here's how you can turn something temporary into a long-lasting beauty
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6 Top-Rated Cordless Misting Fans – Make Your Yard 15 Degrees CoolerSick of sweating through weeding? We collected the best-rated cordless misting fans at every price point, so you can keep cool while you work (or just relax).
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These Organic Pest Control Products Actually Work — Without Harsh ChemicalsFrom neem oil to motion-activated sprinklers, these organic pest control products are effective, chemical-free, and safe to use around food, pets, and beneficial insects.
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Want a Bird Bath, But Only Have a Small Balcony? These Cute Clip-On Options Fit Over a Railing & Work With Any BudgetNo yard? No problem. These affordable clip-on bird baths hook right onto a balcony railing and bring birds straight to your door.
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3 Patio Features That Deter Flying Pests — and Look Beautiful Doing ItYou don't need an eyesore to keep flying pests off your patio. These three features - from sheer net curtains to repellent plants - are as beautiful as they are effective.
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7 Boundary Ideas Replacing the White Picket Fence – More Private but Just as CharmingThe white picket fence is charming but rarely practical. These 7 alternatives offer real privacy, better durability, and just as much character... without the annual repainting.
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The Simple Wasp Traps That Let You Enjoy Your Garden AgainFrom reusable bait traps to chemical-free sticky options, these are the wasp traps that actually work so you can eat outside this summer without flinching every five minutes
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Train Your Tree to Survive Heat Waves: This Deep-Watering Tool Gets Water Where It's Needed MostWatering daily but still seeing scorched trees? It's because you're only watering the surface. Here's why a deep-irrigation probe is the ultimate fix.
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Sorry Wooden Trellis, But This Sleek Weather-Tough Alternative is Stealing the Show in Gardens This SummerDurable, rot-resistant, and effortlessly chic? No wonder this garden feature is proving so popular with all those dreaming of low-maintenance screening.
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Zinnias: the Sun-Loving Blooms You Can Still Grow in a HeatwaveAll the best gardeners are growing these heat-tolerant flowers this summer, and you should be too. Here's everything you need to know to get a great result.
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7 Mosquito Control Products That Actually Work to Keep Your Summer Celebrations Itch-FreeFrom mosquito dunks to Thermacell repellers and permethrin sprays, here are the products that genuinely keep mosquitoes away from your garden and patio all summer.
