Sarah Johnson
Garden writer
Sarah Johnson writes about planting design and seasonal care for Sow, with a particular interest in how a small garden can be made to work harder — succession, structure, and the decisions that keep a bed looking deliberate across a whole year.
- Planting design
- Seasonal care
- Small gardens
10 guides by Sarah
How to Plan a Perennial Border: Step-by-Step Layout
A practical guide to effectively planning and planting beautiful perennial borders and ecological plantings.
Designing With Bulbs: Where to Plant for Every Season
Discover how to enhance your perennial gardens with bulbs, corms, and tubers, adding seasonal interest and delightful surprises throughout the year.
Where to Plant Perennials: Placement by Bloom Season
Learn the ideal placement strategies for spring, early summer, and autumn-flowering perennials to create beautiful, year-round gardens.
Garden Color Schemes: How to Combine Plant Colors
Unlock the art of using color effectively in perennial gardens to create stunning, harmonious landscapes.
How Far Apart to Plant Perennials: Spacing & Grouping
Learn how thoughtful grouping, plant sociability, and planting distances contribute to vibrant, low-maintenance perennial gardens.
Perennial Garden Design: Planning for All-Season Bloom
Unlock the secrets to designing perennial gardens that captivate through thoughtful arrangement, rhythm, and structural planting techniques.
How to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Planting
Learn the key steps to prepare your garden for spring planting, from soil preparation to plant selection for a thriving garden all season.
Container Gardening for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learn how to create a thriving container garden in any space. This comprehensive guide covers everything from container selection to plant care for beginners.
Raised Bed Gardening: How to Build, Fill & Plant
Learn how to build, fill, and maintain productive raised garden beds. This comprehensive guide covers everything from material selection to planting techniques for maximum harvest.
How to Plan a Spring Garden: Timing, Layout & Plants
Get a head start on your spring garden with our comprehensive planning guide. Learn when to start seeds, how to prepare your soil, and the best plants for early season color.