Jill Morgan

5 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Jill Morgan

It’s easy to gloss over underrated plants when designing a yard, but as experts reveal, it’s both us and our gardens that are missing out. Frequently regarded as weeds, nothing special or simply seen as unfashionable, these plants can be hardworking, remarkably easy going and invaluable to nature and the health of our yard.

2 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Jill Morgan

Gaura, or Oenothera lindheimeri to give its botanical name, is instantly recognisable for its delicate four-petalled blooms that appear to float ethereally on airy stems. Known by many other names, including whirling butterflies, beeblossom and wand flower, it's a native perennial that is often found gracing roadsides in Southeastern Texas, Louisiana and Mexico.

3 weeks ago | homesandgardens.com | Jill Morgan

If you imagine sitting outside surrounded by gloriously fragrant blooms, gazing at a tiered fountain and intricate, abundant blooms, then you need to know how to design a romantic garden. From borders awash with flamboyant perfumed roses, pergolas smothered in cascading wisteria to worn brick paths softened with overspilling ground cover, this exquisite gardening style has the potential to inspire, unwind and thrill with its sheer abundance of sensory charms.

1 month ago | homesandgardens.com | Jill Morgan

Discovering how to make a garden look older in style can transform how you use and enjoy your outside space. Whether you are looking to create a reassuring sense of heritage, establish a design and planting scheme that’s sympathetic to a period home or simply prefer a classic look, the creative possibilities are endless.

1 month ago | homesandgardens.com | Jill Morgan

Loved for their bold and cheery presence, sunflowers are one of the most widely recognised garden blooms. Instantly recognisable for their tall straight stems topped with circular flowerheads and golden petals, they are synonymous with the heady days of summer and late season harvests. It's so easy to grow sunflowers, and these annuals are straightforward to raise from seed.