Create more houseplants

It’s a hugely rewarding pursuit and not as complicated as some people fear

Drought-tolerant succulent plants make for the perfect potted specimens

When I was growing up, we didn’t have much, but we always had a stunning garden filled with beautiful flowers, and our pots were a real highlight. Most plants were propagated by my mum, which later in

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

JOB OF THE WEEK

GROWING your own salad crops is a low-effort, small-space activity that anyone can enjoy. Whether you start them from seed or buy young plants, they can be grown in containers of all sizes, and are we