Geraldine Sweeney
Geraldine is a gardener and garden writer, who has worked for over 12 years in historic public gardens and private gardens around London. She has written articles for Easy Gardens, Which? Gardening and Women’s Weekly Gardening Special magazines and for gardeningetc.com. She also edited the book ‘Britain’s Favourite Plants’ for the RHS.
She has a north-facing London garden with cottage-style planting, where she aims to keep the colour display going as long as possible, watched by two resident cats, visiting squirrels and foxes. She is planning to create more wildlife-friendly features in the garden. She loves working with plants, discovering new ones and writing about them.
Latest articles by Geraldine Sweeney
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How and when to prune holly bushes to achieve the best results
How To Knowing when to prune holly bushes and how to get the job done right is the key to jolly holly
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7 signs you're overwatering indoor plants – and how to rescue them!
Plants Overwatering indoor plants can be just as deadly as under-watering. Here's how to avoid killing your plants with kindness
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Watering plants with milk: should you do it and what are the benefits?
How To If you've never considered watering plants with milk, it could be time to give it a try if you're looking for an easy way to get healthier garden plants
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Overwatering plants: how to identify, avoid, and repair the damage it causes
How To Are you overwatering plants in your backyard? Too much water could be harming their health just as much as a lack of water
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Growing vegetables from scraps: 10 easy veg to try
Grow Your Own Try growing vegetables from scraps to cut down on food waste and save money on your weekly shopping
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Growing celery from scraps: how to do it in 5 simple steps
Grow Your Own Growing celery from scraps is a brilliant way to recycle your leftovers and get delicious veg to harvest for free!
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How to grow broccoli sprouts: top tips for sowing and growing these nutritious greens
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow broccoli sprouts at home – it's quick and easy, and you don't even need a garden
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How to grow cress: expert tips for sowing and growing this tasty veg
Grow Your Own Learn how to grow cress for tasty edible plants that are speedy to grow and make a fun project for new gardeners
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Best plants for pollinators: 25 ways to help wildlife in your plot
Plants The best plants for pollinators will attract butterflies, bees, moths and birds to your garden and provide them with the food they need for their survival
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Hyacinths plant care and growing tips to follow: advice for this fragrant favorite
Plants Everything you need to know about growing hyacinths to create beautiful fragrant displays inside and out
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Tropical garden ideas: 16 ways to transform your backyard into an exotic oasis
Ideas These tropical garden ideas will give your plot an instant holiday vibe – from colorful planting picks to jungle-themed features and more
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How to plant a last minute spring container: try this simple idea for instant colour
How To Forgot to plant spring bulbs? Our tips on how to plant a last minute spring container mean you can enjoy some ready made colour in your garden
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