Teresa Conway

Teresa Conway

Deputy editor on Homebuilding & Renovating

Teresa was part of a team that launched Easy Gardens in 2018 and worked as the Editor on this magazine. She has extensive experience writing and editing content on gardens and landscaping on brands such as Homes & Gardens, Country Homes & Interiors and Living Etc magazine. She has developed close working relationships with top landscape architects and leading industry experts, and has been exposed to an array of rich content and expertise.

In 2020 Teresa bought her first home with her partner in north London. A two-bedroom Victorian house with lovely period features but some seriously dodgy remodelling. A shoddy downstairs shower room which ate into the already tiny kitchen space, and a cowboy lean (without planning permission or proper electricity) to which entirely blocked any natural light reaching the kitchen and dining room.

In a race against time, before the birth of her son, she and her partner worked alongside architects and builders to transform this area into a usable (and safe!) space for her family. Along the way she learned the stresses, woes and joys of home renovation. Her next big project will be landscaping the back garden, and looking into a loft conversion to help house a growing family.

Latest articles by Teresa Conway

Formal English garden, with lawn surrounded by Herbaceous summer borders

7 summer lawn care mistakes that could be damaging your lawn during hot weather

By Teresa Conway Published

Heat-stressed and dry lawns can be prevented by avoiding these common summer lawn care pitfalls

Garden

Plants for clay soil – rich moisture-lovers to add flowers, fragrance and foliage to your garden all year round

By Teresa Conway Published

Create a stunning garden by selecting the right plants for the right place

Garden

Plants for gravel gardens and driveways that will love dry conditions — with options for sun and shade

By Teresa Conway Published

Create a low-maintenance Mediterranean-style oasis by growing plants out of gravel

Garden

How to kill tree roots to prevent damage to plumbing, foundations and paving

By Teresa Conway Published

Avoid costly repairs to your structures when tree roots run out of control

Garden

Where to buy gazebos starting at just £30 — a garden editor's selection of products to suit all tastes and budgets

By Teresa Conway Published

Permanent and temporary gazebo options to buy online, for introducing shade into your garden

Outdoors

Swimming pool landscaping ideas – 11 expert ways to incorporate a pool into your outdoor space

By Teresa Conway Published

Achievable ways to create a pool area which is beautiful as well as functional, according to the experts

Hot Tub & Pool

How much does a swimming pool cost? Advice on installation, heating and maintenance – plus the cheapest options

By Teresa Conway Published

Suss out whether a pool is a worthwhile investment for your project based on advice from construction and swimming pool experts

Hot Tub & Pool

Garden sunshade ideas — the 11 best ways to beat the heat outdoors this year according to outdoor living experts

By Teresa Conway Published

From permanent structures to cheap and easy fixes, these are the best shade options for your garden

Windows & Doors

Best climbing fence plants to grow – 9 options to cover your structure in lush foliage and blooms

By Teresa Conway Published

Choose from these perfect climbing plants for every garden situation

Garden
A well lit garden seating area with festoon lights in a pergola as well as lights around a rattan day bed

I'm a gardening editor and here's where I'm buying my patio lighting this summer for great savings

By Teresa Conway Published

The trick to shopping for patio lighting is to buy multiple options and build up an ambient layered effect

Lighting

What is a rotavator and do you need one for your garden?

By Teresa Conway Published

The low down on rotavators and how to use them in your garden landscaping

Garden
A garden scene with wooden fence and decking and large garden bed with a lovely outdoor dining table

Can you use fence paint for decking? The experts weigh in on whether it's a good idea

By Teresa Conway Published

Avoid costly mistakes by using the wrong paint for your outdoor project

Decking
A decked outdoor area in front of a converted barn home and contemporary annexe

Where to buy anti-slip decking strips – including options for tool-free installation

By Teresa Conway Published

Avoid any slip-ups by finding out where to buy anti-slip decking strips

Decking
A view of tall bamboo grows in containers along the back edge of a garden

Concerned about the risk of invasive bamboo? UK garden and property experts weigh in with essential advice

By Teresa Conway Published

Invasive menace or stylish screening plant? Everything you need to know about growing bamboo safely to prevent damage to your property

Outdoors
Beautiful colorful spring rock garden, blooming flowers

How to build a rockery and create a stunning low-maintenance focal point in your garden

By Teresa Conway Published

Landscape experts lend their advice on how to create a rockery

Garden
Trio of images of shower curtains used in gardens

Here's why people are hanging shower curtains in their gardens... and it isn't for outdoor bathing

By Teresa Conway Published

Thousands of amateur gardeners are now showing off their garden shower curtain ideas online. We take a look at this curious gardening trend and why people are doing it

Garden
A wooden pergola at the end of a garden with beautiful planting

The best climbing plants for pergolas to create a beautiful living canopy

By Teresa Conway Published

Beautify a plain pergola with reliable climbers for a stunning garden canopy of flowers and foliage

Garden
A garden border filled with bright and colourful sun-loving plants

Best plants for full sun — 15 choices for bright borders that burst with colour

By Teresa Conway Published

Pack your south-facing garden with these varieties which can handle the heat

Garden
Large garden in front of a country house with karge planting patches of of vegetables and plants

Garden irrigation explained – the systems, benefits and costs you need to know about

By Teresa Conway Published

We explore the different types of garden irrigation and whether they're right for you

Garden
Image showing closeup of David beckham next to a close up the rose variety Queen of Sweden

How to grow the same type of rose as David Beckham — and where to buy it

By Teresa Conway Published

Becks delights fans with his green-fingered prowess. Here's how to get the same rose variety in your garden

Garden
A lush display of under tree planting in large shady garden area

The best plants for shade — 12 options that will thrive in north-facing gardens

By Teresa Conway Published

A shaded area doesn't have to be an empty void in your garden

Garden
A curved garden space with water feature and bright planting

These sensory garden ideas can help to create a mindful escape from the stresses of everyday life

By Teresa Conway Published

Including sensory elements in your garden will work wonders for lifting your spirits

Garden
Cherry laurel hedge in front of a new build home

Hedge specialist shares his top fast growing hedges for creating privacy

By Teresa Conway Published

These expert picks will give lush green screening from neighbours in no time

Garden
An outdoor fireplace built in to an outdoor kitchen area on a patio

Outdoor fireplaces are one of the hottest trends to have in your garden this year and here's why

By Teresa Conway Published

For ambience, style and warmth, consider adding one of these to your landscaping

Garden
A garden makeover image in a small urban space with a lawn area and pathway and patio

I recently made over my small garden and here's what I learned about cost saving

By Teresa Conway Published

Take-home tips on what costs to expect when you're making over a small garden

Garden
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