Anna Cottrell
Anna currently writes about real estate, interior design, and gardening for a wide range of publications. Her work has appeared in Homes & Gardens, Livingetc, Real Homes, and many other publications in both the US and the UK. Anna was previously a news editor across all of Future's homes websites, and then took up the role of content editor on Real Homes, before pursuing a freelance writing career.
Before embarking on her writing career, Anna taught English at university level and is the author of a book called London Writing of the 1930s. She is an experienced outdoor and indoor gardener and has a passion for growing roses and Japanese maples in her outside space.
Latest articles by Anna Cottrell
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Should you propagate string of pearls in soil or water? Experts offer their advice
Plants String of pearls is one of the most popular indoor hanging plants, so learn how to propagate it with our expert-led advice and boost your collection for free
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Should you prune mint? Experts explain the benefits
Grow Your Own Learn how to prune mint correctly and when best to do it to keep your plant healthy
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why are my poinsettia's leaves falling off? Experts reveal the common causes
Plants Wondering why your poinsettia's leaves are falling off? Plant experts offer their top tips for rescuing the Christmas favorite
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why are my orchid leaves drooping? 6 reasons to look out for
Plants Find out what is causing your orchid leaves to droop and the best solutions recommended by plant experts
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why is my Boston fern turning brown? 5 common causes you need to know about
Plants Is your Boston fern turning brown? Here's what's up with your plant and how to rescue it
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why are my geranium leaves turning yellow? We reveal the likely reasons
Plants Geranium leaves turning yellow? Here's what could be going on with your plant, according to plant experts
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why are my orchid flowers falling off? These houseplant experts have the answer
Plants Orchid flowers falling off? Plant experts explain what's happening to your orchid and how to fix the problem
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why is my golden pothos turning yellow? Experts get to the root of the problem
Plants Find out why your golden pothos is turning yellow and what you can do to fix this common plant problem
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Why is my peace lily drooping? 5 common causes, plus how to revive it
Plants Worried about a drooping peace lily plant? Here's what's causing it to droop and how to nurse it back to health
By Anna Cottrell • Published