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In London, or any urban city, gardening often starts with a constraint: a balcony barely wide enough for a chair, a shaded basement light‑well, or a tiny patch of paving by the front door. Yet with the right plants, pots, and layout, these overlooked corners can become lush balconies, micro‑jungles, productive veg patches, and wildlife‑friendly sanctuaries that feel worlds away from the city streets.

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.

Learn how to choose a Dracaena not by colour or name, but by form — and how to place it with the intentionality of a designer.

Boma's key gardening tips and houseplant ideas for November.

Discover 10 top urban garden design ideas for your London garden in this guide from our urban gardening experts. Read today.

Here are our top 15 gardening jobs for September.