Anna is a keen urban gardener, with David Austin roses and Japanese acers among her favourite plants. She moved into the world of interiors from academic research in the field of literature and urban space a couple of years ago. She's always been interested in how people make houses into homes, and how our concepts of what's stylish change over time.
Latest articles by Anna Cottrell
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Can you grow olive trees indoors? Here's what the experts say
Plants Can you grow olive trees indoors? Find out if growing these beautiful Mediterranean trees indoors is realistic
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This is the one thing that can kill your plants in winter, expert warns
Plants The one thing you need to watch out for when preparing your indoor plants for the winter season
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The weeds you should remove in fall, according to gardening experts
Plants These are the weeds you should remove in fall – don't wait until springtime to tackle these invasive plants
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The one thing you need to know about winter pruning apple trees, according to an arborist
Grow Your Own A tree expert gives a top tip for winter pruning apple trees correctly
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Houseplant clinic: why are my calathea leaves curling?
Plants Wondering 'why are my calathea leaves curling'? Here's what curling leaves are saying about the health of your calathea plant
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Here are the garden accessories everyone is buying on Amazon this year
Outdoor Living The bestselling outdoor accessories are popular for good reason – what will you pick for your garden?
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Beginner gardeners kill over half of their plants – but experience improves this 'death rate'
Plants If you thought you were uniquely bad at keeping plants alive, take comfort in new research that proves you're not alone
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Wayfair opens its first spa – and it has impeccable outdoor decor
Outdoor Living These are the outdoor style lessons we'll take from the brand-new chic retreat in North Devon
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Porcelain pumpkins are the prettiest fall decorating trend this year
Grow Your Own The delicate pink pumpkins we're seeing everywhere this fall are the perfect antidote to all that Halloween orange
