Hazel grew up watching and helping her green-fingered parents cultivate their town garden in North Yorkshire in the 1980s. She was especially spellbound by her mother’s long rose bed of Hybrid Teas, which spawned her own obsession with roses. After experience in the fashion industry, Hazel became a health and beauty journalist, and worked for The Ecologist as Green Living Editor. During a period of injury, she studied horticulture and went on to work as a gardener and write about gardening for newspapers, such as The Guardian. Today, she enjoys contributing to brands, including Easy Gardens and Gardeningetc. Currently in rented property, she dreams of soon having her own garden again, to fill with favourite plants: perennials, trees, and – of course – lots of roses.
Latest articles by Hazel Sillver
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Killing grass in flower beds: 5 methods for success
How To Discover the best solutions for killing grass in flower beds without harming the environment, and get rid of this common border weed that plagues gardeners
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Yellow flowers: 16 pretty picks for brightening your backyard
Plants These yellow plants will bring instant sunshine to your outdoor space
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Bog plants: 15 moisture-loving plants for damp areas of your garden
Plants Growing bog plants that will suit the wetter areas of your garden will always create an enchanting display in your plot
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Types of cosmos: 15 beautiful varieties to grow
Plants Our guide to the best types of cosmos for flower power, wildlife, and cut flowers
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The dos and don'ts of choosing a tree for your garden: how to make the right choice
How To Our guide explains all you need to know about choosing a tree for your garden, with expert tips to help you find the right one for your plot
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Topiary: a practical guide to this must-have garden trend
How To Add structure and character to your garden with topiary and ensures it looks great all year. We share the best plants, techniques and tools you'll need
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Crop rotation: a guide to healthier, more abundant veg
Grow Your Own Our easy guide to crop rotation will give you more chance of success in your vegetable patch next year
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Types of ornamental grass: 16 striking varieties for borders and pots
Plants Prized for their structure and color, these types of ornamental grass are a lovely addition to any garden border to give you extra interest in fall and winter
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