Why do my houseplants always rot away?

Make sure you look after plants without wasting water

ENSURE YOUR HOUSEPLANTS FLOURISH IN YOUR ABSENCE WITH THESE CLEVER TRICKS

Drought-tolerant succulent plants make for the perfect potted specimens

Notes from a small GARDEN

Add drama to your garden with potted exotics. Soak the plant, in its original pot, in some not-too-cold water. Then move the new, empty, pot into position; this saves you doing so when it’s full of he

If your garden is parched, exposed or has poor soil, there are still plenty of plants that will thrive, says Joe Swift