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Paula McWaters
Paula McWaters
Paula McWaters is a professional gardening writer and editor, and former editor of Country Living UK
Recent articles by Paula McWaters
'More than half our trees won't be here in 100 years': Kew Gardens' new director on the challenges ahead
Raoul Curtis-Machin, the new executive director of gardens at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, on a botanical childhood in Scotland and his high hopes for his newly planted orchard.Show moreThis revitalised family-friendly front garden was turned from driveway to wildlife haven
Designer Annie Guilfoyle unlocked the potential of the space around this charming 17th-century cottage to create a joyful family gardenShow morePeek inside this huge East Sussex garden with a pool, zipline, treehouse, wildflower meadow and gravel garden
In this large new country garden, designer Butter Wakefield has blended strong structure with playful plantingShow moreThis garden designer said no to pastels to create his colour-packed plot inspired by his travels
Planting designer Jānis Raubiška has taken inspiration from across the world for his vibrant garden in SurreyShow moreThe new curator at RHS flagship garden Wisley on his passion for plants, people and education
The new curator of RHS Garden Wisley on the pulling power of plants, his passion for education and bringing excitement to gardens. Image by Rachel WarneShow more
How Highgrove's gardeners keep His Majesty's topiary fit for a king
Topiary adds to the charm of Highgrove, but keeping it fit for a king takes skill, imagination and plenty of patience. Show moreWhat housebuyers want in a garden - and the features that turn them off
Discover which garden features will help sell your home, and the ones that turn buyers off, with top tips from leading estate agents and garden designersShow moreA fabulous 15th-century home revived by Ptolemy Dean has a sensitively designed garden by Tom Stuart-Smith
Landscape architect Tom Stuart-Smith has worked closely with architect Ptolemy Dean to create a garden that unifies a 15th-century house and barnShow more
Discover the designer of the RHS Chelsea Garden of the Year who grew up in the shadow of the A-bomb and pledged his life to creating gardens
Kazuyuki Ishihara on Chelsea Flower Show nerves, and how coming from a city synonymous with war shaped his love of peaceful nature. Show more
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