Latest articles by Sarah Veldman
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I Thought David Beckham's New Rose Was a Gimmick – But It's Inspired the Chicest Garden Look This SummerGarden experts say his new rose captures the elegance of the "quiet luxury" trend – and it's exactly the look gardeners are trying to recreate this summer.
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The Martha Stewart Planting Formula – How to Build Perennial Borders That Look Good Year-RoundMartha Stewart's perennial borders always look good – and it's not luck. Experts reveal the planting formula, succession secrets, and the fix most gardeners miss.
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The Quiet Reason Kate Middleton Sent Flowers to Hospital Patients – and Why It Actually MattersKate Middleton sent narcissi to Royal Marsden patients – a gesture research shows is more than symbolic. Here's what science says about flowers and recovery.
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Behind the Palace Gates: Where Royal Flower Bouquets Really GoFrom hotel room vases to church donations, here's what really happens to the hundreds of bouquets the royal family receives from the public each year.
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Plant Theater: The Gardening Trend Turning Houseplants Into Center StageLearn how to build a beautiful plant theater with tiered displays, styling tips, and expert advice to turn your houseplants into a dramatic focal point.
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Why Fertilizer Is Suddenly So Expensive – and How Gardeners Are Feeding Plants for LessRising fertilizer costs are pushing gardeners to rethink how they feed plants, and these low-waste alternatives are far better value in the long run.
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Jackie Kennedy Loved This Chic Woodland Flower So Much That Carolyn Bessette Chose It for Her Wedding BouquetCarolyn Bessette's iconic lily of the valley bouquet paid homage to her late mother-in-law, who surrounded herself with the blooms every day.
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Sorry, Greenhouses – These Seeds Actually Grow Better Sown OutsideThink you need a greenhouse to grow from seed? Experts say these popular plant varieties actually perform better when sown straight into the ground.
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These TikTok Gardening Hacks Are So Obvious We’re Annoyed We Didn’t Think of Them FirstFrom deadheading roses correctly to keeping tools clean, these TikTok gardening hacks are simple, effective, and annoyingly obvious.
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Why Smart Gardeners are Buying Plastic Storage Bins in Bulk This SpringStop spending money on expensive specialist equipment! Here are 9 ways you didn't know you could use a storage bin in your garden.
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You Don’t Need to Spend a Fortune on Smart Garden Tech – Experts Share Their Budget PicksFrom a basic soil probe to free apps, here's the affordable tech that actually makes a difference.
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Your Greenhouse Shouldn't Just Grow Plants – It Should Be the Most Atmospheric Room You OwnA viral TikTok of a glowing greenhouse has everyone rethinking their setup. Here's exactly how to transform yours into the most atmospheric space you own.
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Your Empty Wine Bottles Are Actually a Genius Watering System for Your GardenBefore you put that wine bottle in the recycling, read this. This brilliantly simple spike trick keeps your plants watered slowly and steadily.
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Moss Was the Star of Paris Fashion Week – No, Not That Moss – and Garden Designers Are Paying AttentionMiu Miu and Hermès both put moss on their runways this season. Here's why garden designers are paying attention – and how to bring the look home.
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Jennifer Aniston’s Japanese-Inspired Garden Shows How to Create a Calm, Lush Retreat in Sloping Yards – It Starts With Layered PlantingFrom yucca to creeping juniper, experts break down the Japanese planting principles behind Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air garden – and how to get the look at home.
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Why Are You Still Growing a Green Desert? – This Sustainable Rewilding Trend Is Low-Maintenance and Bursting With BloomsMore gardeners are ditching perfectly manicured lawns in favor of rewilded yards. Learn how to transform your lawn into a thriving wildlife habitat.
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She Doesn't Go to the Grocery Store. She Goes to Her Garden.From sugar snap peas to homegrown eggs, this woman's garden replaces her grocery run. Here's the exact plant list and how to build the same setup.
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The Most Unhinged (and Brilliant) Garden Project We've Ever SeenA steel tub, cinderblocks, and a wood fire. This wildly genius garden project is easier than it looks. Here's exactly how to build it.
