They won’t save an unhealthy plant, but they do create better growing conditions in rooms with no airflow

The problem
Most plant advice focuses on light, water and soil. Air barely gets a mention, ye…

It sounds thrifty and natural, but kitchen waste won’t help. Here’s what will

The problem
Fungus gnats are one of the most annoying houseplant pests because they seem to appear out of nowhere, hoveri…

Even old pennies corrode too slowly to be useful. You’d be better off saving them up and buying proper plant feed

The problem
If a plant looks a bit yellow or drooping, someone might suggest putting …

I think they are worth the spend – they make plant care a more relaxing experience

The problem
Repotting indoors is always so much messier than we imagine. Weeks later, you’ll find compost on the flo…

This natural pesticide may work on a small infestation – it just requires elbow grease and repeat treatments

The problem
Mealybugs are the clingy exes of the pest world, wedging themselves into leaf …

This method can help deter pests and promote growth, but it won’t work for every plant

The problem
Enter any deep plant nerd space such as the Reddit threads, and you’ll find Leca. Hardcore followers…

They are hardly essential, but can act as useful teachers

The problem
Lots of houseplants fail because they aren’t getting enough light. But what does “bright, indirect light” really mean in practic…

There’s a new trend for propagating plants by dipping cuttings in melted wax. Is it worth all the faff?

The problem
Plants like pothos are easy to propagate. But the internet loves anything that rese…

Social media suggests that the combination is a superfood for tired plants. The reality is mould, gnats and the sour smell of rot

The problem
Once you tumble down a houseplant rabbit hole online, sud…

Bananas contain nutrients, but rotting peel smells and attracts fruit flies

The problem
Do you ever finish your smoothie, look at the peel and think: “Surely this could feed something?” You are not a…