Dima Berlin / Getty Images Key Points Crowded plants encourage pests and diseases to spread easily. Group plants with similar needs to simplify watering and maintenance. Boost airflow, use vertical space, and rotate plants for healthier growth. An artful arrangement of houseplants can create a lush, jungle-like vibe in just about any space. But the…
By JESSICA DAMIANO The third week of September is National Houseplant Week, a nod to the fact that we’re turning our attention to indoor plants. It’s a great time to explore a practice called kokedama and have a little fun making a special addition to our collections. The Japanese method of growing plants in a…
The Atwells bought several houseplants recently, including an amaryllis bulb. Buy a bulb with a green sprout visible on top for a guarantee of huge, showy flowers around the holidays. Tatiana Foxy/Shutterstock The day I dug our dahlia beds I got a little depressed. It was the last actual bit of outdoor gardening that I…
The UK’s first entirely indoor flower show, aimed at people in urban areas with little to no outdoor space, is to be put on by the Royal Horticultural Society next year. In April, the organisers behind the Chelsea flower show will aim to reach a new generation of gardeners who may have been put off…
