Emma Reed

I love helping people grow fresh herbs and edible plants in small spaces. My articles focus on simple, practical gardening ideas for balconies, patios, windowsills, and compact urban gardens.

Designing a welcoming driveway planting that works with your home

Designing a welcoming driveway planting that works with your home

June 3, 2026

Layered garden layout ideas that make any yard feel harmonious

Layered garden layout ideas that make any yard feel harmonious

June 2, 2026

Sunburned foliage in home plots: how to spot, prevent and gently repair leaf scorch

Sunburned foliage in home plots: how to spot, prevent and gently repair leaf scorch

June 2, 2026

Cottage garden design basics for relaxed, colourful borders

Cottage garden design basics for relaxed, colourful borders

June 2, 2026

Informal container garden design that looks effortless but feels intentional

Informal container garden design that looks effortless but feels intentional

June 1, 2026

Smart container garden design for small patios and balconies

Smart container garden design for small patios and balconies

June 1, 2026

Algae on potting soil: causes, risks and simple fixes for greener containers

Algae on potting soil: causes, risks and simple fixes for greener containers

May 31, 2026

Why your plants get brown leaf tips and how to fix the problem

Why your plants get brown leaf tips and how to fix the problem

May 30, 2026

Slugs and snails in wet yards: how to limit slime trails and leaf holes

Slugs and snails in wet yards: how to limit slime trails and leaf holes

May 30, 2026

Cutworms in vegetable beds: how to stop nighttime stem chewers naturally

Cutworms in vegetable beds: how to stop nighttime stem chewers naturally

May 29, 2026

Solving dry soil in home plots: how to rehydrate and keep moisture in

Solving dry soil in home plots: how to rehydrate and keep moisture in

May 27, 2026

Pale plant leaves: common causes and simple fixes for greener foliage

Pale plant leaves: common causes and simple fixes for greener foliage

May 27, 2026

Soil pH problems in home gardens: how to recognize and rebalance your soil

Soil pH problems in home gardens: how to recognize and rebalance your soil

May 25, 2026

Fungus gnats in houseplants and seedlings: how to stop soggy soil pests naturally

Fungus gnats in houseplants and seedlings: how to stop soggy soil pests naturally

May 22, 2026

Designing a child-friendly backyard that adults love too

Designing a child-friendly backyard that adults love too

May 22, 2026

Slug and snail damage: how to protect tender growth without harsh chemicals

Slug and snail damage: how to protect tender growth without harsh chemicals

May 22, 2026

Aphids on garden herbs: how to spot damage and rescue your harvest

Aphids on garden herbs: how to spot damage and rescue your harvest

May 22, 2026

How to shape flowing paths and stepping stone routes in a lush backyard

How to shape flowing paths and stepping stone routes in a lush backyard

May 22, 2026

Low-maintenance gravel courtyards for small urban spaces

Low-maintenance gravel courtyards for small urban spaces

May 22, 2026

Powdery mildew on roses and vegetables: identification and natural control

Powdery mildew on roses and vegetables: identification and natural control

May 22, 2026

Tomato leaf spot problems and how to control them without harsh chemicals

Tomato leaf spot problems and how to control them without harsh chemicals

May 22, 2026

Planting ideas to turn a plain driveway into a welcoming garden approach

Planting ideas to turn a plain driveway into a welcoming garden approach

May 22, 2026

Designing a welcoming driveway planting that works with your home

Designing a welcoming driveway planting that works with your home

June 3, 2026

Sunburned foliage in home plots: how to spot, prevent and gently repair leaf scorch

Sunburned foliage in home plots: how to spot, prevent and gently repair leaf scorch

June 2, 2026

Cottage garden design basics for relaxed, colourful borders

Cottage garden design basics for relaxed, colourful borders

June 2, 2026

Informal container garden design that looks effortless but feels intentional

Informal container garden design that looks effortless but feels intentional

June 1, 2026

Smart container garden design for small patios and balconies

Smart container garden design for small patios and balconies

June 1, 2026

Layered garden layout ideas that make any yard feel harmonious

Layered garden layout ideas that make any yard feel harmonious

June 2, 2026

Algae on potting soil: causes, risks and simple fixes for greener containers

Algae on potting soil: causes, risks and simple fixes for greener containers

May 31, 2026

Why your plants get brown leaf tips and how to fix the problem

Why your plants get brown leaf tips and how to fix the problem

May 30, 2026

Slugs and snails in wet yards: how to limit slime trails and leaf holes

Slugs and snails in wet yards: how to limit slime trails and leaf holes

May 30, 2026

Cutworms in vegetable beds: how to stop nighttime stem chewers naturally

Cutworms in vegetable beds: how to stop nighttime stem chewers naturally

May 29, 2026

Solving dry soil in home plots: how to rehydrate and keep moisture in

Solving dry soil in home plots: how to rehydrate and keep moisture in

May 27, 2026

Pale plant leaves: common causes and simple fixes for greener foliage

Pale plant leaves: common causes and simple fixes for greener foliage

May 27, 2026

Soil pH problems in home gardens: how to recognize and rebalance your soil

Soil pH problems in home gardens: how to recognize and rebalance your soil

May 25, 2026

Fungus gnats in houseplants and seedlings: how to stop soggy soil pests naturally

Fungus gnats in houseplants and seedlings: how to stop soggy soil pests naturally

May 22, 2026

Designing a child-friendly backyard that adults love too

Designing a child-friendly backyard that adults love too

May 22, 2026

Slug and snail damage: how to protect tender growth without harsh chemicals

Slug and snail damage: how to protect tender growth without harsh chemicals

May 22, 2026

Aphids on garden herbs: how to spot damage and rescue your harvest

Aphids on garden herbs: how to spot damage and rescue your harvest

May 22, 2026

How to shape flowing paths and stepping stone routes in a lush backyard

How to shape flowing paths and stepping stone routes in a lush backyard

May 22, 2026

Low-maintenance gravel courtyards for small urban spaces

Low-maintenance gravel courtyards for small urban spaces

May 22, 2026

Powdery mildew on roses and vegetables: identification and natural control

Powdery mildew on roses and vegetables: identification and natural control

May 22, 2026

Tomato leaf spot problems and how to control them without harsh chemicals

Tomato leaf spot problems and how to control them without harsh chemicals

May 22, 2026

Planting ideas to turn a plain driveway into a welcoming garden approach

Planting ideas to turn a plain driveway into a welcoming garden approach

May 22, 2026