Gardening & Plant Care

Bulbs, evergreen shrubs and acid-loving plants all go in this month, and houseplants need a lighter touch as the light fades. Here's what to prioritise.

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Here are our top tips on watering your plants in summer.

Discover easy indoor apartment gardening tips for London flats, from low‑light houseplants to balcony gardening ideas and herb windowsills.

There is a particular stillness to the Peace Lily. Spend time with one in a room and you begin to notice it—the way those elegant white spathes hover above the foliage like small sails caught in an unseen current, the deep green leaves quietly reflecting whatever light they are given. It is a plant that seems to listen to its surroundings, responding to the mood of a space with a presence that feels at once calming and quietly attentive...

October in North London means accepting the inevitable – shorter days, overcast skies, and that particular grey light that makes even the prettiest Victorian bay window feel a bit gloomy by 4pm. But in certain homes with converted lofts, and you'll spot something unexpectedly vibrant: bromeliads, turning average windowsills into tropical statements...