
Lisa Fazzani
Lisa is a freelance journalist who has written about interiors for more than 25 years. Previously editor of Style at Home magazine, she has worked on all the major homes titles, including Ideal Home, Country Homes & Interiors, 25 Beautiful Homes and Homes & Gardens. She has covered pretty much every area of the home, from shopping and decorating, crafts and DIY to real homes and makeovers and now regularly writes gardening stories for Ideal Home. Homes and interiors have always been a passion and she never tires of nosying around gorgeous homes, whether on TV, online, in print or in person, as well as being a serial shopper/bargain hunter.
Ideal Home Truths
Where’s your happy place?
My garden, especially over the summer months, when I like to sit out with a coffee when it’s early and quiet and take it all in. I’ve only gotten into gardening in recent years, so it’s all been a bit hit and miss so far, but it’s lovely when you see things you’ve planted coming into bloom and when the beds start to fill out with colour over the summer months.
What’s your home addiction?
Aside from buying plants, which I can’t resist, I do love white ceramics. It can be vases, planters, candle jars, plates, cups, saucers, whatever…and in all different shapes, sizes, textures and patterns…I’ve got a couple of shelves-full. I think a collection always looks good displayed en-masse and white is a timeless classic.
What is your next home project?
I’m planning to rip out my old shed and replace it with a summer house at the end of the garden with a decked area in front. I might also add a pergola so that we’ve got a shady area to escape to. And a side extension is also on my wish list…all the plans and ideas are there in my head, I just need to find the time (and cash) to put it all into action.
Latest articles by Lisa Fazzani
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I've tested 6 of the best gardening gloves - this is the pair I'd recommend to protect your hands while you prune, dig and weed
Find a pair of gardening gloves to suit your needs with our top picks
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to make your small living room look and feel bigger – these are the 20 tricks interior experts have been using for years
These are the top tricks interior pros always use to stretch a living space
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 sun-loving plants to grow in pots – these expert-approved planting choices will stay looking good all summer long
Keep your garden looking fabulous when the temperature rises
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 plants that will repel snails and slugs – experts approved planting choices to stop them snacking on your flower beds
Clever planting choices can give you a head start in the battle against slugs and snails.
By Lisa Fazzani
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Small living room TV ideas – 15 pro tips on how to fit a screen into your compact lounge without it dominating the space
This is how to avoid impractical placing or overwhelming your small living space with a TV screen
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 biennial flowers that flourish in clay soil – experts share the plants that fill your garden with an abundance of blooms
Pick the right biennial plants and you can still achieve amazing results in your garden
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 perennials to cut back in June – experts say giving these plants the Chelsea chop will encourage a second flush of flowers
Cut back perennials now to encourage late summer flowering
By Lisa Fazzani
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QVC's electric Weed Sweeper cleared my entire patio of weeds in less than 15 minutes – it's now my favourite garden tool
No need for harsh chemicals, plus no more aching back or sore knees
By Lisa Fazzani
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Experts reveal the best way to store tulip bulbs now for another stunning spring display next year
It’s the perfect option for smaller gardens
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to make a wigwam plant support for vertical planting – this simple DIY is a space-saving essential for growing vegetables and climbers in small gardens
It’s the perfect option for smaller gardens
By Lisa Fazzani
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12 cheap DIY garden path ideas that still look great – you'd never know they were home-made
Pave a new garden path without breaking the bank
By Lisa Fazzani
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DIY outdoor furniture ideas – 13 ways to get creative and personalise your garden without breaking the bank
Want to save some money on your garden furniture and exercise some creativity at the same time? These DIY outdoor furniture ideas have got you covered
By Lisa Fazzani
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Best flower pairings to grow in pots – 7 expert-recommended combinations for vibrant displays all summer long
Create a fabulous display of colourful flowering plants
By Lisa Fazzani
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The easy planting technique I always use to create stunning hanging baskets - it's the secret to a show-stopping flower arrangement
If you're not sure where to start when making up a hanging basket for the garden, the 'thriller, filler, spiller' method is worth a try
By Lisa Fazzani
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8 budget-friendly ways to create privacy in a garden – with design tips from garden experts
Here are our favourites
By Lisa Fazzani
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5 of the best climbing plants with pink flowers – the prettiest climbers to trail over fences, walls and pergolas
Elevate your garden scheme with easy-to-grow climbing plants in an eye-catching shade of pink
By Lisa Fazzani
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How and when to fertilise peonies for bigger, brighter blooms, according to experts
Find out everything you need to know about fertilising peonies and how to boost their beautiful blooms for longer
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 perennials you can grow from seed – save money by sowing them now and bring colour to your garden year after year
Sow your own perennials now and you'll be rewarded with an abundance of blooms
By Lisa Fazzani
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Bedroom layout ideas – 15 top tips on arranging your space for good feng shui and functionality
Create a calm, stylish and well organised sleeping space with these expert-recommended tips and tricks
By Lisa Fazzani
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31 alcove ideas to utilise and make a stylish feature out of these little pockets of space
These are the best ways to stop neglecting your alcoves and instead highlight these beautiful architectural features
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to organise kitchen cupboards – 23 expert tricks to keep kitchen cabinets tidy
Space-savvy solutions and expert tricks that will get your kitchen cabinets in order
By Lisa Fazzani
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How to make a brown sofa work in your living room – easily style shades from taupe to chocolate
Brown sofa ideas for your living room – how to style this trending colour in your lounge for a stylish look
By Lisa Fazzani
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Outdoor wall decor ideas – 15 ways to give bare walls a new lease of life
Transform your garden walls with these tips and tricks
By Lisa Fazzani
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13 under stairs storage ideas – how to make the most of this often forgotten space and keep it organised
These are the best ways to use this neglected space to its full potential
By Lisa Fazzani