2024年9月6日 · Most commercially available composts have been sterilised, so they don’t contain fungus gnat larvae. If you cover the surface of the compost with a 1cm-thick mulch of gravel, …

2020年7月27日 · House plants have the ability to purify the air. Indeed, a study conducted by Nasa in 1989 concluded that some plants are better for purifying the air than others, removing …

Practical gardening advice from the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine team on what to do in your garden and greenhouse.

2024年11月27日 · A spider plant (Chlorophytum comosum) is a good house plant for a beginner as it's low maintenance and easy to grow.Native to South Africa, it has evergreen leaves that …

2022年12月1日 · Christmas cacti (Schlumbergera) flower over the Christmas period, from late November to January – hence their name.They make good Christmas gifts – their bright, …

2021年8月27日 · The rubber plant, Ficus elastica, is named after the rubbery white latex that runs through its stems and branches, and which was once used to make rubber.It has wide, glossy …

The name 'peace lily' relates to its white flowers, which are thought to look like white flags (a symbol of peace). The peace lily isn't actually a lily but an arum, and belongs to the same …

Fruit and veg. Winter-prune apple and pear trees to remove any dead, damaged, congested and diseased branches; Sort out your seeds, throwing away empty or out-of-date packets and …

2021年4月28日 · The jade plant, Crassula ovata (or Crassula argentea) is a succulent sub-shrub native to southern Africa. It looks rather like a bonsai tree, with jade green, fleshy leaves and …

2020年6月29日 · We've picked 25 of our favourite house plants to brighten your home, including lush philodendrons and scented hoyas. From BBC Gardeners' World Magazine.