Megan Slack
Megan is currently the News and Trends Editor at Homes & Gardens. She first joined Future Plc as a News Writer across their interiors titles, including Gardeningetc, Livingetc and Real Homes. As the News Editor at Homes & Gardens (Gardeningetc's sister site), she often focuses on emerging microtrends, sleep and wellbeing stories, and celebrity-focused pieces.
Before joining Future, Megan worked as a News Explainer at The Telegraph, following her MA in International Journalism at the University of Leeds. During her BA in English Literature and Creative Writing, she gained writing experience in the US whilst studying in New York. Megan also focused on travel writing during her time living in Paris, where she produced content for a French travel site.
Megan currently lives in London, where she relocated from her hometown in Yorkshire. In her home, she experiments with interior design trends and draws inspiration from the home decor ideas she observes in her everyday work life. Her favorite pieces include her antique typewriter and her expansive collection of houseplants. When she isn’t writing, she is browsing London’s coffee shops and bookstores to add to her ever-growing library, taking over the open shelving in her apartment.
Latest articles by Megan Slack
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The Pioneer Woman reveals why she always uses bright colors when entertaining outdoors
Gardens Ree Drummond’s styling tip will elevate your exteriors in time for the brighter seasons ahead
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The RHS urges you to swap your fence for this eco-friendly alternative
Gardens This change will improve air quality and provide wildlife shelter – experts can’t get enough of its benefits
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This BBQ folds as thin as a laptop – it will revolutionize your outdoor cooking habits
Outdoor Living This portable BBQ grill is a ‘game-changer’ in the alfresco world – here’s why you need one this summer
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This is the biggest landscaping mistake you can make, according to a garden designer
Gardens Overlooking this important step may cause a lack of cohesion – this is what to do instead
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This expert-approved design feature is a favorite of Buckingham Palace’s garden
Landscaping Landscaper Manoj Malde’s go-to design secret is loved in gardens around the world – this is why you should follow suit
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This company is giving away free seeds to school children – here’s how to get them
Plants The scheme turns schools into biodiverse hotspots – and is saving the planet in the process
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Expert reveals the one garden feature that won't add value to your home
Landscaping Landscaper James DeSantis urges you to avoid this garden renovation feature – and what to do instead
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Garden thrones are trending – it's the royal statement your garden deserves
Gardens Throne-like armchairs are in for 2022 – and experts can't get enough of its striking aesthetic
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This muffin-tin hack is the secret to perfectly placed plants
Plants This appliance is the key to a tidy green scheme – it’s about to become your new favorite garden tool
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