Holly Crossley

Holly Crossley

Gardens writer

Holly has written about gardening for a number of years and is a regular contributor to leading websites, including Homes & Gardens. She has previous experience as a professional gardener and has also looked after allotment plots. She also enjoys botanical drawing and looking after her collection of houseplants.

Latest articles by Holly Crossley

herbs being planted in raised bed garden

17 herb garden ideas to add a charming culinary feature to your outdoor space

By Sarah Wilson published

Ideas Take your pick from these herb garden ideas and you'll always have a fragrant collection of cooking delights to choose from

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giant hogweed growing

Could toxic giant hogweed be hiding in your garden? Here's how to identify it and get rid of it safely

By Holly Crossley published

Knowing how to get rid of giant hogweed is important for a safer garden – we've got all the tips you need

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cottage garden patio ideas: outdoor seating

13 cottage garden patio ideas that turn any seating area into a flower-filled retreat

By Holly Crossley published

Ideas Transform your seating area into the perfect resting spot with these patio ideas that are perfectly suited to a cottage garden

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cottage garden path ideas: stone pathway with borders

12 ways to make your path the star of your cottage garden

By Holly Crossley published

Ideas Discover our favourite cottage garden path ideas – from winding walkways scented with lavender to playful paving and more

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flint stone cottage with gardens planted to lawn and heavily planted borders

24 ways to bring your cottage garden ideas to life – regardless of the style, shape or size of your garden

By Pippa Blenkinsop published

Ideas From blooming borders to wild-planted meadows, cottage garden ideas are perennially popular. Not sure where to start? Here's 24 ideas to inspire you

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group of lawn grubs, also known as chafer grubs, in the soil

Don’t let chafer grubs destroy your lawn – act now to get rid of them the right way

By Holly Crossley published

Learn when chafer grubs are most active and how to treat them before they cause serious lawn damage

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