Houseplants
Roots in the glass: is your pothos ready for compost?
The roots have started growing, and the first pot is waiting. Make room for them and help your cutting through the move from water to compost.
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Houseplants
Monstera
Monstera · A climbing houseplant that needs space and support.
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Tulip bulbs: plant now or wait?
A bag of bulbs, a spot in the garden and a question of timing. Prepare for planting and look after the bulbs if you need to wait.
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Soil and feeding
Soil and feeding
What happens in the pot and beneath the soil shapes the growth above.
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Flowers
Rhododendron
Rhododendron · From spring flowers to small autumn surprises.
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Flowers
Plan for spring colour and discover what is still in bloom.
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Rhododendron in bloom – in the middle of September
A lone autumn flower need not call for drastic action. Look at the shrub as a whole and give it the right conditions for the season ahead.
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Trailing, drooping or rooting: what does your pothos need next?
Long trailing stems, a tired plant and a cutting in water need different things. Start with what is actually happening to your plant.
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Flowers
Saving summer’s seeds: start with drying
A small harvest on the kitchen table can be the start of next year’s growing. Here is how to look after the seeds before they go into an envelope.
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Houseplants
Why are my peace lily’s lowest leaves turning yellow?
Start with two checks: which leaves are turning yellow, and how does the compost feel? This helps you choose a sensible next step without watering on guesswork.
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