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What NOT to do to your houseplants if you want them to survive

As the cooler months beckon, it’s time for houseplants to take centre stage, but if you’re not sure how you should be treating them, they may not last long. It’s true, some are more difficult than others. If you’re prone to neglect, then you won’t ...

04 Oct 2022 at 09:00

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Could leftover coffee, tea and other drinks feed your plants?

If you’re prone to drinking half a cup of coffee and pouring the rest down the sink, the excess could give a boost to your houseplants in winter and beyond. Experts at WeThrift (wethrift.com) say coffee can be a great fertiliser for your plants ...

31 Jan 2022 at 09:25

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How to keep your poinsettia alive past Christmas

Every Christmas you may hold out hope for your favourite festive pot plant and yet by Easter it is long gone. Poinsettias, a South American plant, have formed part of festive celebrations in Europe for hundreds of years, yet somehow, many of ...

12 Dec 2022 at 09:00

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Romantic alternatives to red roses on Valentine’s Day

Want to be a little more original than giving a dozen red roses to your loved one on Valentine’s Day? The overpriced blooms could be upstaged by other romantic flowers, whether it be heaven-scented stocks, lilies and freesias, delicate ...

29 Jan 2024 at 07:30

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Houseplant myths: An expert sorts fact from fiction

Over years of lovingly tending his houseplants, self-taught grower and prolific indoor plant collector Tony Le-Britton has learned that not all advice on maintaining plants rings true. The ‘plantfluencer’ – whose Instagram account ...

17 Apr 2023 at 08:00

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The best houseplants to boost your wellbeing

It’s no surprise plants can cheer us up in the winter months. New research by Dobbies Garden Centres (dobbies.com) has backed this up, finding 40% of those surveyed believe colourful houseplants make them feel happier. But they ...

23 Jan 2023 at 08:00

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As demand for houseplants soars: What are the best and hardiest plants for your home?

Bringing a bit of nature and greenery into your life can benefit both your mental and physical wellbeing, so it’s little wonder houseplants became popular during lockdown. But according to new figures, the trend is still going ...

26 Feb 2024 at 13:03

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Why does my Christmas poinsettia always die?

Poinsettias are everywhere at this time of year, their vivid red, white or pink bracts tempting us to brighten up our Christmas homes. But so often, you get them home from shops, garden centres and nurseries to find that ...

05 Dec 2023 at 07:30

Life

What Christmas houseplants will celebrity gardeners be displaying this year?

If you’re poised to buy a poinsettia, nudging towards a narcissi or angling for an azalea, leaf through some of our TV gardeners’ favourites for houseplant inspiration this festive season. Alan Titchmarsh “Evergreen ...

28 Nov 2023 at 09:00

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5 edible houseplants to brighten your home – and satisfy your tastebuds

Want to brighten up your home or conservatory, with indoor plants offering fruits you can also eat? Citrus plants – including oranges, lemons and limes – can add structure, fragrance and interest to your home, ...

30 Oct 2023 at 08:00

Life

Which houseplants best suit your star sign?

Have you ever wondered if there are particular houseplants to match your personality and star sign? “Inviting a plant into our home is a big decision, and choosing exactly which type of houseplant would best ...

23 Oct 2023 at 08:00

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Which houseplants will be trending in 2024?

If you want to add to your houseplant collection, or just want to join the growing band of indoor growers, consider which plants are likely to be trending in 2024. “We are going to start seeing more ...

18 Dec 2023 at 08:00

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