Spa day for your plants: the benefits of giving your houseplants a shower.

Baskets, fabric bag and ceramic wall planters without holes - this is how I plant in no-drainage containers.

What does yellowing mature leaves mean: do you cut them off or leave them?

“Strelitzia” - the journey of my “Giant White” Nicolai variety and some cautions.

Short trip and without a plant sitter? No problem: some self-reliant tips and tricks for vacation time.

Information on the internet-famous “Chinese Money Plant” with care tips and troubleshooting.

The differences between these confusingly similar plants.

Winterizing your plants: how to prepare them for indoor life and what to expect while they adjust in your home.

Methods to kill fungus gnats on houseplants: those persistent pesky little black flies.

Helpful words for keeping your feline and fond friends happy together.

One method of pest control: a “milk bath” that’s actually castile soap.

The no-fuss method of rooting cuttings in water.

Tips to help keep your houseplants happy in dry conditions.

Why do some houseplants grow crinkled, distorted leaves?

“Senecio rowleyanus” - Tips on keeping these notoriously fussy succulents happy indoors.

Propagating succulents is amongst the easiest: I show what I do to multiply my plants.

Information on this velvety-soft algae and the fascinating myth behind it.

'Jade Cross' Brussels Sprouts are a hybrid seed boasted to have an early maturation period and resilient nature in particularly cold climates.

'Urizun Japanese' Winged Pole Bean is an heirloom variety known for its bold and prickled wing-like pods and eye-catching pale blue flowers.

The air is getting nippy, and now you’re wondering what to do with your luscious garden.

We’re ditching synthetic sponges for luffas: clean naturally using the fruit of a plant.

The summer we moved: an almost “no show” garden that was patched together late season.

Keeping your evergreens fresh and winter decor for a condo.