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How to grow indoor azaleas — a guide to watering and more
Azaleas are popular garden plants, but did you know that you can learn how to grow indoor azaleas, too?In fact,…
When to prune plum trees — and avoid silver leaf disease
Deciding when to prune plum trees takes consideration – prune at the wrong time, and you could risk infecting your…
When to prune hydrangeas — the perfect window for every type
Working out when to prune hydrangeas isn’t exactly straightforward – with so many species out there and different flowering habits,…
How to felt a shed roof – to keep it safe from rot and damp
Knowing how to felt a shed roof is essential if you want to create and achieve a waterproof shed.When learning…
Winter composting hacks – 6 ways to accelerate a compost pile
When the temperature starts to drop, our gardens tend to take a backseat. But if you want to get a…
I’m Ideal Home’s gardens editor — my top 5 houseplant picks
It’s a quieter month for gardeners, but if, like me, you’re a fan of houseplants, you’ll know there’s plenty to…
The expert guide for how to care for a blue star fern
Named for the unique colour of its blue-green wavey leaves, the Blue Star ferns – also known by the Latin…
Why are my Christmas cactus buds falling off? 5 likely causes
If you’re a fan of festive plants but have noticed your Christmas cactus buds are falling off, it’s imperative you…
Romantic tulip display trend for 2025 – how to get the look
There’s a new 2025 garden trend on the horizon: romantic tulip displays.It’s as lovely as it sounds: learn how to…
Winter flowering shrubs – 10 beautiful options
The best way to add colour to your garden over the colder months? Plant some winter flowering shrubs!Whether you’re looking…
Gardeners reveal how to recycle your wrapping paper into mulch
Do you find you’re left with hordes of wrapping paper after Christmas and have no idea what to do with…
7 common winter houseplant problems and how to solve them
Indoor plants can really brighten up the colder months, but the shorter, darker days mean you might encounter a few…