Camilla is the Homes Staff Writer and covers everything to do with homes and gardens. She has a wealth of editorial experience, mounting over 30 years, and covers news and features, tests products for reviews and compiles buying guides.
Her work has appeared in business and consumer titles, including Ideal Home, Real Homes, House Beautiful, Homebuilding & Renovation, and Kitchen & Bathroom Business. She’s even appeared on the cover of Your Home, writing about her own house renovation.
Although she’s obsessed with decorating her home, she also enjoys baking and trying out the latest kitchen appliances. But when she’s not inside, you’ll find her pottering about in her yard, tending to her vegetable patch or taking in her prized hydrangeas. She also enjoys keeping fit, and if she's not on a spin bike trying to keep up with the class, she'll be in the pool, or trying to perfect her headstand in a yoga class.
Latest articles by Camilla Sharman

Why are wasps taking over garages? The 100% natural way to banish them and keep them out
By Camilla Sharman published
Is your garage a wasp magnet? Here’s how to keep these little stingers out.

4 ways to use solar power in your garden to transform your backyard without running up your electric bill
By Camilla Sharman published
Solar-powered gadgets are an affordable way to add extra functionality to your outside space. Especially during the summer months.

Why you need to pinch out tomato plants — here's how and when to do it
By Camilla Sharman published
Unlock a bumper tomato crop with this simple, professional tip for pinching out your plants.

Gardeners urged to water their gardens at this exact time in summer for healthy plants
By Camilla Sharman published
Morning, noon or evening? Experts reveal the best time to water your garden in summer.

Homeowners urged to avoid using white vinegar on flooring at all costs — here's why
By Camilla Sharman published
The hidden danger of using white vinegar on your floors — and why the cheap cleaner could cost you thousands.

5 tools I swear by to take the strain out of gardening
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop struggling in the garden — these 5 must-have tools save me from aches and pains.

I built this stunning water feature for under $40 — here’s how
By Camilla Sharman published
Upgrade your garden on a budget: A DIY water feature can cost less than you think.

Stop bringing ants into your home: The simple mistake I made with my cut flowers
By Camilla Sharman last updated
The surprising reason your home could suddenly be full of ants.

5 expert tips to help your orchid thrive in June
By Camilla Sharman published
June is peak growing season for orchids; here are 5 expert tips to help yours thrive.

5 low-effort plants that will make your patio look amazing
By Camilla Sharman published
The lazy gardener’s guide to a beautiful outside space: 5 patio plants that thrive on neglect.

Forget red flowers — this blue shrub is the new hummingbird magnet you need in your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Think you need red to attract hummingbirds: The surprising blue shrub that they adore.

I tested Dyson's new HushJet Mini Cool fan in the middle of a heatwave to see if it's worth $99
By Camilla Sharman published
Editor's ChoiceDyson has delivered an attractive portable handheld fan with 5 speeds, a comfortable and adjustable design and fairly quiet operation. Here's my verdict.

Stop overspending on BBQ gear: IKEA’s $79 cast-iron grill is the best-kept summer secret
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget expensive grills, IKEA’S cast-iron grill is perfect for outside cookouts (and it’s only $79).

Ninja Crispi vs Cuisinart ClearView: Which glass air fryer should you get?
By Camilla Sharman published
I compared the Ninja Crispi and Cuisinart ClearView glass air fryers — here’s which one you should buy.

Stop hiding your vacuum: Shark’s new ‘luxe’ collection just dropped, and it's designed to be seen
By Camilla Sharman published
Shark's latest vacuum is going premium and it's an appliance you won’t be embarrassed to leave out.

Gardening pros swear by this ingenious tomato-watering trick — try it for juicier, plumper tomatoes
By Camilla Sharman published
Why you need to bury a small flower pot next to every tomato plant.

Why gardeners are swapping boxwood for this one elegant shrub (the birds love it too)
By Camilla Sharman published
Tired of box blight? Why gardeners are swapping to this low-maintenance shrub for a formal look.

Ditch the feeder this summer: The natural way to keep garden birds healthy
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop spreading disease: Garden experts share the best way to keep garden birds healthy without using a feeder.

Is your basil plant wilting? 5 causes and quick fixes to revive it
By Camilla Sharman published
Are you secretly killing your basil: 5 reasons why it might be wilting and how to save it.

Stop buying cheap garden soil and tools: An expert shares 3 essentials to splurge on (and 3 you don't have to)
By Camilla Sharman published
An expert gardener’s guide to 3 essential splurges and 3 smart saves.

IKEA’s new PS Collection has dropped online — here is the must-have $19 item I’m adding to my cart
By Camilla Sharman published
Forget the rocking bench: I'm adding this $19 IKEA PS item to my cart right now.

I just went hands-on with Hisense's premium new kitchen appliances, and Smeg and Bosch should be worried
By Camilla Sharman last updated
I just saw Hisense’s new kitchen line — it convinced me that affordability and premium features can go hand in hand, and established appliance brands should be worried.

Grow your tomatoes the Mediterranean way: Top tips from an Italian farmer
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Top tips to grow tomatoes at home the Italian way: Expert advice from a Cirio farmer.
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