Houseplant Care Guides
Practical, real-home plant care — watering, light, propagation, pests, and seasonal advice, reviewed by experienced indoor gardeners.
Flower Gardening Month by Month
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How to Take Cuttings From Flowers
Some flowers, such as lupins, delphiniums and chrysanthemums, are best propagated from cuttings of new shoots.
The Families of Succulents
When referring to succulents many people speak rather of ‘cacti’ and include in that name the other groups – if, indeed, they realise that there are other groups.
Mixed Beds and Borders
There are houses and gardens which, because of their style and layout, are most suited to a formal treatment of plants.
Best Way to Grow Tulips
There are hundreds of types of tulips to choose from, singles, doubles, those with blotched flowers, feathery kinds, striped types and so on.
Glass Containers and Bottle Gardens
Glass demijohns and fish bowls also take up relatively little space. When properly planted, they are not only very decorative but also extremely suitable for species that require high atmospheric…
Water Plants
Any expanse of water in a garden, however small, is greatly enhanced by a good selection of floating and marginal aquatic plants.
Do I Want a Popular Plant or a Rarity?
Many of the plants in the A-Z guides are distinctly common – you will find them in gardens everywhere.
Plants Between Patio Paving
The best spot for a patio is the one with the most sun. It should also be convenient to the house, provide a good view, privacy, space for eating and relaxing, and some shade.