Replace the water in the ‘tank’ (in the centre) of urn plants (Aechmea fasciata) every two to three weeks. Replacing the water, regardless of its level, helps keep it fresh and prevents the plant from

Plant skimmias in pots so you can position them in spots where you can best see their attractive berries now, their pretty flower buds at the end of winter and blossom in spring. Skimmias do best in p

It is of course vital that crops are watered sufficiently, especially during the summer months, but it is surprisingly easy to give too much TLC to plants and end up overwatering them. Symptoms of thi

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