Latest articles by Sarah Veldman
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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.
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7 Weird Weeding Tools You Never Knew You NeededWeeding is a chore, but it doesn't have to ruin your back. Here are the best weeders you may not have heard of.
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Joanna Gaines Proves Climbing Roses Are the Secret to a More Romantic BackyardInspired by Joanna Gaines' dreamy climbing rose moment? Here's how to actually do it.
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Recreate Ina Garten's Paris-Inspired Water Feature on a Budget – It's the Secret to a Tranquil BackyardIna Garten's Paris-inspired garden water feature is more achievable than it looks. Experts share the budget picks and placement rules that make it feel elegant.
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Walmart Has Some Seriously Stylish Patio Finds on Sale Right Now – You'll Want to Live Outside All SummerWalmart's summer patio sale has some great deals. Here are 12 of the best deals on outdoor seating, dining sets, fire pits, and lighting to shop now.
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The Stylish Garden Storage We'd Actually Buy Is Finally on Sale for Amazon Prime DayFrom lockable deck boxes to storage cabinets and tool organizers, these are the best garden storage deals to shop during Amazon Prime Day 2026 – on sale now.
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I Thought Robot Mowers Were Too Expensive – But This Amazon Prime Day Deal Has Finally Won Me OverRobot lawn mowers are going mainstream, and this Amazon best seller is more than a third off for Prime Day – for a surprisingly affordable smart lawn upgrade.
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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.
