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Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera) flower over the Christmas period, from late November to January – hence their name. They make good Christmas gifts – their bright, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of ...

In April, prune your poinsettia back to about 10cm, and keep at a temperature of 13°C. In early May, repot your poinsettia ...

Duckweed is a common pond weed, visible as masses of tiny, rounded green leaves that float on the surface of ponds and other bodies of still, nutrient-rich water, including in water butts. The ...

Russian sage (Perovskia atriplicifolia) is an attractive, low-maintenance subshrub with silvery-grey foliage and tall stems of lavender-purple flowers from late summer to early autumn. From a distance ...

House plants fill your home with greenery and flowers, adding impact to every room. There's a huge variety to choose from, whether you're looking for bright flowers, height or dramatic foliage.

Plants require a range of nutrients for healthy growth. These nutrients occur naturally in the soil and can also be added in the form of fertilisers, to boost growth rates, performance, and crop ...

When designing a garden it can be difficult to know where to begin. How do you assess the space, draw up a plan, start planting? And what about paths, boundaries, seating and screens? Whether you're ...

The avocado, Persea americana, bears delicious fruits packed with healthy fats. In the right conditions, trees can reach heights of up to 20m, but they're unlikely to grow so well in the UK. Avocados ...

Ginger lilies are exotic perennials with bold foliage and spikes of bright flowers. They are often used in tropical style borders in combination with other dramatic plants, such as large-leaved cannas ...

Bathrooms are a popular place to keep house plants as they typically provide high levels of humidity, similar to a jungle environment, in which many indoor plants thrive. By adding some greenery, your ...

Mention Mediterranean gardens and you're likely to imagine outdoor kitchens and dining areas, soft colour palettes, citrus trees in terracotta pots and sun-loving perennials, all awash with the heady ...