
Anna Cottrell
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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When is the last time to mow the lawn before winter? Experts answer
How tos If you want to know when is the last time to mow your lawn before winter, use these simple guidelines from professionals
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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When to blow out sprinklers – expert advice
How To Want to know when to winterize your sprinkler system? Here's what the experts say
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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When is the first frost? Here's how to find out
How To Want to know when is the first frost? Find out how to work out the dates for your area correctly
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Patchy lawn? Consider planting it with this herb, says garden expert Arthur Parkinson
Gardens Expert gardener recommends a sustainable and beautiful alternative to lawn grass
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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This is the one thing you should do when preparing your garden for fall
How tos Not sure where to start with prepping your garden for fall? Start here, says Gardener Scott
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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5 small space styling tips we're taking from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show container gardens
Gardens The RHS Chelsea Flower show has embraced container gardens – we can't wait to use these clever design tricks in our urban outdoor spaces
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The plants you should plant in your garden to lower your water bill
Plants These plants don't need much watering and can help you conserve water and save on bills
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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Can you cut wet grass? Your lawn care question, answered
How tos Can you cut wet grass? Gardening experts weigh in
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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The fairy garden trend is the most in-demand this year
Gardens It's cute, it's eccentric, and people can't get enough of it
By Anna Cottrell • Published