The art of Bonsai is like the art of Japanese flower arranging. Bonsai look best if shown off on their own and very simply dis...

It may seem strange to put together in one section two unrelated families of plants, but I have chosen to do this because I believe the combination of conifers and heathers indoors (often as...

Leaves are vital to the living world, for lonely they can convert the sun’s energy into food for plants and, subsequently, for animals and people. Leaf shapes and patterns Plants...

Some house plants never need pruning,  because they are sold as ‘preformed’, well shaped plants and remain the same size and shape all their lives. Then, too, many ho...

Cultivating plants without soil is called hydroponics or hydroculture. Many plants can be grown in this way, and the technique has become popular in recent years. Specially cultivated plants are av...

Plants growing in fertile garden soil make most of their own food, but those grown in pots need supplementary feeding to stay healthy. Using plant feeds The manufacturers of plant f...