Author Morag Cuddeford-Jones
Morag Cuddeford-Jones

Morag Cuddeford-Jones

Digital Content Writer

Morag is a lifestyle and business journalist also studying for her Level 2 Certificate in Horticulture. She is the proud owner of two allotments and three chickens and currently seems to be trying to grow a lifetime supply of garlic.  

Recent articles by Morag Cuddeford-Jones
Person watering plants in a garden

7 pro watering hacks that’ll keep your garden lush when the summer heat strikes

We can all do our bit for the planet and our gardens if we water the right way
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Is your garden a poisonous plot? Here are 28 deadly garden plants

Most of us have a some hazardous plants in our gardens but with a little care and attention, we can survive together just fine
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A shady seating area in James Hitchmough’s former garden in Sheffield

Expert advice on where to splurge and where to save on your gardening projects

Top garden designers reveal where it’s best to put your budget – and how you can save money - when creating your garden
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Polyculture beds planted with a diverse range of plants suppresses weeds and encourage beneficial insects.

DON’T reach for that bottle! Here's why using weedkillers could harm your weeds AND the plants you love

Five chemicals on the garden centre shelves that are bad your garden, your health and the planet
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A water trough amid planting at Yelford Manor, designed by Katie Guillebaud

Designers reveal just ONE change that can transform your garden

Updating your garden can seem like a mammoth task – but what if you could make just one change to give your outdoor space a new lease of life? The experts weigh in with five transformational tips
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Box tree caterpillar © sandergroffen via Getty

20 most hated garden pests and diseases, based on real gardeners' feedback

Whether it’s a pest or disease, something always seems out to get your plants. Here’s how to identify and protect or prevent your plants from damage
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Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'

Hay fever sufferers – yes you CAN have a beautiful garden! Create a low allergen garden that’s not to be sneezed at

More and more of us suffer from hay fever but there is a way to create a beautiful garden that is a feast for the eyes, not an assault on them
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A small north London garden by Arne Maynard

The only 4 gardening rules you need for success

Gardening can seem complicated, but you can’t go wrong if you follow some key, golden rules that all the experts recommend
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Image: Gaz Oakley

Nettles are a nutritious and tasty food hiding in plain sight in your garden

We need to stop worrying about the sting and start appreciating the many benefits nettles have for us and our gardens.
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Stephanie Li working with a fellow gardener in the Carbon Garden at Kew. 
Image: Ines Stuart-Davidson © RBG Kew

Why skilled gardeners are worth their weight in gold

Qualified gardeners can make all the difference to your space but are they valued enough?
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Top 10 expert-recommended gardening cheats to give you more time to chill in the garden

Why lazy gardening is good for you and good for the environment.
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A mature Wasabia japonica can have as many as 20 plantlets to replenish your stock
Image: The Wasabi Company

Stop wasting your money on the fake version of this expensive condiment, and grow your own

Western wasabi is a pale imitation of the real thing. Learn how you can grow this exotic condiment as easily as the rest of your home-grown vegetables.
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Top designer tips for hiding 8 common garden eyesores

Most gardens have an eyesore to deal with but you can disguise them with a little creative thinking.
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