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Gardening for small spaces, indoors and out — from a houseplant on the windowsill to a courtyard full of pots.
LEAFY THAT LASTS
Houseplants picked for the kind of light real flats actually get — not glossy showroom shots.
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Herbs and veg you can actually grow on a windowsill or balcony.
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Every guide is grown by Robin — indoors and out — before it's written.
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Best Indoor Plants for Beginners
The most forgiving houseplants you can grow — what to choose for your light and lifestyle, a full care profile for each, how to water and feed them, how to make more for free, which are safe around pets, and how to fix the things that go wrong.
From the Blog
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What's Actually Worth Buying at the Garden Centre This Bank Holiday
Bank Holiday garden centre trips mix genuine bargains with stock nobody else wants. Here's what's worth buying now, what to skip, and how to tell the difference.
LIGHT 3 of 3SPACE Outdoor · containersDIFFICULTY easy - Seasonal
What to Do With Your Pots This Bank Holiday Weekend
A practical August Bank Holiday checklist for container gardens: what to deadhead, harvest, propagate, check and protect before September arrives.
LIGHT 3 of 3SPACE Patios, balconies and small gardens at the end of AugustDIFFICULTY easy - Plant Problems
Why the Slugs Are Back
Wetter weather after a long dry spell brings slugs and snails back into view. Most aren't actually a problem. Here's what genuinely helps protect vulnerable plants.
LIGHT 2 of 3SPACE Patios, balconies and raised beds after wetter weather returnsDIFFICULTY easy - Seasonal
When It Finally Rains, Make It Count
After months of dry weather and hosepipe restrictions, rain is welcome. Here's how to make sure your pots actually benefit from it.
LIGHT 2 of 3SPACE Patios, balconies and window boxes after a long dry summerDIFFICULTY easy
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How to Propagate Plants
Stem cuttings, leaf cuttings, division and layering explained: which method suits which plant, when to do it, and how to turn one plant into several.
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