Teresa Conway
Teresa has worked as an Editor on a number of gardening magazines for three years now. As well as holding editorship of Easy Gardens magazine and Woman's Weekly gardening she has worked as the gardening specialist on a number of home magazines including Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors, Ideal Home, Living etc and Style At Home, so she is lucky enough to see and write about gardening across all sizes, budgets and abilities.
These years in the industry have meant that she has developed close working relationships with top garden designers and landscape architects having access to their projects and and expertise. Attending industry events such as Chelsea Flower Show and other garden openings and launches. Last year she was on the judging panel for the Society of Garden Designers awards and she continues to be this year too.
She recently moved into her first home and the garden is a real project! Currently she is relishing planning her own design and planting schemes. What she is most passionate about when it comes to gardening are the positive effects it has on our mental health to grow and care for plants. Keeping our patches alive with greenery is great for the environment too and help provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Latest articles by Teresa Conway
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Garden design ideas: 54 ways to update your space with planting, furniture, materials, and more
Ideas Give your space a gorgeous new look with our garden design ideas – there's something for every size and budget
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DIY outdoor furniture ideas: 10 unique designs to try
Ideas These DIY outdoor furniture ideas deliver on style as well as substance. You'll wonder why you ever spent money on patio furniture before
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Garden furniture paint ideas: 12 easy and colorful updates for tables and seating
Ideas Give your backyard a quick and easy makeover with these garden furniture paint ideas. All for the price of a can of paint!
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Patio decor ideas: 16 ways to spruce up your outdoor space
Ideas Hit the refresh button on your backyard with these patio decor ideas and dress your space to impress
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10 before and after patio makeovers you'll love
Ideas These stylish patio makeovers will spark ideas and inspiration for your own backyard transformation
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Plants for covering walls: 12 ways to conceal boundaries
Plants These beautiful plants for covering walls will inject color, texture and provide a valuable habitat and food for wildlife
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Growing concerns: how a global climate crisis is impacting the way we garden
Gardens In a world of turbulent weather, you may have begun to notice how this is impacting your own outdoor spaces. Here's what some of the world's leading voices have to say
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Plants for retaining walls: 12 ways to brighten your boundary
Plants Our pick of the best plants for retaining walls will add color, texture and interest to terraces and boundaries
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Landscaping with flowers: 11 ways to create a floral feast
Landscaping Garden designers share their go-to ideas for landscaping with flowers so you can create a gorgeous planting scheme in your plot
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Fragrant plants: delight the senses with these scented favorites
Plants No garden is complete without fragrant plants, so create the ultimate sensory experience with our pick of the most deliciously scented blooms
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Planter box ideas: 9 inspiring ways to show off your plants
Ideas From cheap DIY solutions to on-trend buys, our favorite planter box ideas are the easy update your backyard needs
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Climbing roses plant care and growing guide: for unbeatable summer blooms
Plants Learn how to grow climbing roses to enjoy the sight and smell of their romantic flowers all summer long
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Outdoor wall decor ideas: 12 ways to brighten up your space
Ideas Spruce up a plain boundary with these outdoor wall decor ideas. They're guaranteed to add a personal touch to your space
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10 landscape design principles you need to know
Landscaping Top landscape designers from around the world share the landscape design principles they use to transform spaces into beautiful gardens
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Landscaping with cactus: 9 ways to add color and structure to your yard
Landscaping Factoring landscaping with cactus into your outdoor space will give a low maintenance, colorful and exciting display
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How to paint a fence: get perfect results in 4 easy steps
How To Follow our tips on how to paint a fence to get a professional looking finish and give your garden boundary a new lease of life
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Garden fence color ideas: 14 on-trend tones for your plot's perimeter
Ideas Enhance your boundary with these garden fence color ideas and visually transform your outdoor space
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How to use a greenhouse to grow plants, fruit and vegetables
Garden Buildings Our guide on how to use a greenhouse will help you maximize the potential of your growing space so you can use it all year round
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Types of driveway materials and their pros and cons, according to landscaping experts
Landscaping Explore the different types of driveway materials available on the market today so you can make the right choice
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Plants for rockeries: 16 top choices for rock gardens
Plants Our selection of the best plants for rockeries will all thrive in the well drained soil of your rock garden
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Modern rock garden ideas: 17 contemporary looks for rockeries
Ideas These modern rock garden ideas are low maintenance, drought tolerant and perfect for adding interest to spaces big and small
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Bug hotel ideas: 15 ways to give insects the 5* treatment
Ideas Check in with these bug hotel ideas which will attract pollinators and ensure a thriving garden that's full of bright blooms and delicious veg
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Monthly gardening calendar: jobs to do through the year
Gardens Find 12 months of advice in this monthly gardening calendar and keep your garden looking its best with our list of essential tasks
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Vegetable planting calendar: a monthly guide for your plot
Grow Your Own Growing your own fruit and veg is simple with our handy vegetable planting calendar, so check out what crops to sow and grow each month
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