House plants

With temperatures dropping, here’s how to turn your home into a botanical paradise

The world's finest share their tips for success

While our plots may be in their quieter portion of the year, it can sometimes pay to think outside of the box to scratch that gardening itch! Houseplants are a wonderful choice for those of us who wan

We love worms – but it’s true that they don’t do well when they’re indoors

Keep Christmas cactus plants (schlumbergera) at a steady temperature of 18-20ºC this month now that buds should have appeared and flowers are starting to open. This will encourage a good flowering dis

Check and prepare soil for planting evergreen shrubs. Now is a good time to plant if the soil is workable. Make sure your shrub is hardy and that it suits your soil and conditions. Variegated shrubs s