Care Guides
Care guides by Rupert Foxton-Smythe
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Pot-Et-Fleur Flower Arranging
The recently acquired knowledge that plants do not have to be grown in a terracotta pot with a hole in its base has led to a change in our entire concept of how plants can be displayed.
Victorian Style Houseplant Arrangement
The Victorians were the first house plant enthusiasts but their plants had to be hardy and the range of species grown was small.
Indoor Planters
Most people think of patios when they think of planters, but an indoor planter can be the focal point of a living or dining room, or act as a room divider in an open-plan space.
Taking Stem and Tip Cuttings
You can have new plants for almost nothing by taking cuttings. It involves little time and equipment – and it’s fun too!
Indoor Plants for Dividers and Screens
Properly planned, a screen of natural greenery can not only serve a practical purpose, but also make a decorative feature for a room.
Flower Arranging With Chrysanthemums
One of the most dependable and long lasting of all flowers for arrangement is the chrysanthemum. For this reason it has been appreciated by the Japanese for some hundreds of years.
The Crocus Family of Flowers–Origins and History
We think of the crocus as the spring flower and for its arrival we have all patiently awaited throughout the winter months.
The Function of Stems
A plant’s stems are almost invariably upstaged by its colourful flowers and leaves. However, stems are fundamental to plants and superbly adapted to the role they play.
Dehydration in Houseplants
Scorching on the leaves is caused by dehydration, due to underwatering or too much heat. Dehydration (lack of water) affects plants in different ways, but its effect is always traumatic.
Everlasting and Dried Flowers and Grasses
There are periods during the winter when fresh blooms are scarce, and it is at these times that the so-called everlasting flowers can be used with success.
Black Vine Weevil on Indoor Plants
A black Vine Weevil attack on your plants can show itself in at least two ways. The most serious sign is a sudden wilting of growth at the top of the plant but without any signs of damage to the…
Growing Plants From Leaf Cuttings
Leaf cuttings are one of the most interesting ways of making more house plants. Growing a new plant, or even several plants, from a single leaf is easy if you choose the right plants and follow a few…