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

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.

I tried Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool fan in the middle of a heatwave — and it could be the gadget of the summer
By Camilla Sharman published
Is Dyson’s HushJet Mini Cool fan worth $99? I got close and personal to find out

Forget Ninja Creami — I tested this ice cream maker that delivers soft serve in just 30 minutes
By Camilla Sharman published
Real homemade ice cream in a flash, so what's the catch?

Move over, Ninja Crispi: Cuisinart’s new glass air fryer could be the new champ
By Camilla Sharman published
Cuisinart's new ClearView Air Fryer looks to be the Ninja Crispi rival we've been waiting for.

5 plants you should never place near your patio if you want to avoid pests
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop planting these 5 pest magnets near your patio — they’re guaranteed to ruin your summer.

How to get rid of Japanese knotweed and stop this invasive weed from taking over your yard
By Camilla Sharman published
Japanese knotweed spreads fast. Stop this invasive plant before it’s too late.

Exclusive: Our gardening experts are answering your lawn care and yard questions live right now — ask them anything
By Ella Taylor last updated
From robot lawn mowers to help choosing the perfect plants, join now to let our experienced hosts help solve your garden and lawn dilemmas

Forget bleach — this vinegar hack deep cleans the grimiest part of your toilet and makes it smell fresh too
By Camilla Sharman published
The genius reason cleaning experts spray vinegar around their toilet, and why you should do it too.

Don’t buy a new coffee machine yet — this expert's quick fix will upgrade the taste of your brew
By Camilla Sharman published
The overlooked mistake affecting your coffee’s taste: Make this one change for a smoother brew.

Stop buying new hydrangeas — there’s a simple hack to multiply your plants for free
By Camilla Sharman published
You don’t have to spend out to have a garden full of hydrangeas — gardeners swear by this simple method

Why are my orchid leaves turning yellow? Here’s how to fix it
By Camilla Sharman published
Orchid leaves turning yellow? The simple trick to bring back the green.

The compact shrub is secretly replacing hydrangeas for better fragrance and easier care (I think it’s a winner)
By Camilla Sharman published
Gardeners are switching from hydrangeas to this compact, fragrant shrub (it turns out they are easier to grow).

I tried the 'lazy' lawn method and my grass has never looked better
By Camilla Sharman published
I gave up on daily lawn care — here’s the ‘lazy’ lawn method that’s given me back time.

Forget paying for weedkiller: I’m going to be growing this one plant in my yard to stop weeds for good
By Camilla Sharman published
Stop pulling weeds: Experts share the top ground cover plant for a weed-free yard.

How to grow endless strawberries for free using grocery store scraps — it’s a smart savings hack
By Camilla Sharman published
Enjoy a bumper summer harvest of homegrown strawberries without buying seeds or plants.

Supercharge your yard without spending a dime: 5 household items to repurpose right now
By Camilla Sharman published
Are you throwing out garden gold? 5 unbelievable household items you're wasting that instantly supercharge your yard.

Experts say this one liquid is actually scorching your lawn (and it’s not fertilizer)
By Camilla Sharman last updated
Lawn pros reveal the best way to dog-proof your lawn from urine spots and mid-zoomies.

Is your spider plant producing offshoots? May is the perfect time to create this stunning 5-minute centerpiece
By Camilla Sharman last updated
You’re going to want to try this spider plant hack to make a table decoration.
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