Apr 3, 2024 · Commercial crops produced hydroponically include tomatoes, cucumbers, salads and strawberries. These are grown in glasshouses and polythene tunnels, as well as under cover with natural light replaced by LED grow lights, including as futuristic space-saving ‘vertical farms’.

Mar 24, 2021 · A terracotta pot is ideal for an Aloe vera – it is porous, so allows the soil to dry out between watering. Ensure that it has a drainage hole. Choose a pot that's the same size as the root ball. Use house plant or cactus compost, or ordinary peat-free multi-purpose compost with some horticultural grit or perlite added.

Jul 31, 2023 · Guzmanias are tall, with pineapple-like flowers, while Billbergia nutans is known as 'queen's tears' as the pink flowers drip with nectar when touched or moved.Neoregelia carolinae f.tricolor is known as the tri-colour blushing bromeliad as the centre of its rosette of bold foliage turns pink-red (blushes) before it flowers.Cryptanthus are known as 'earth stars' thanks to their …

Jan 17, 2024 · These fiery sun-lovers are ideal for a south-facing border. Crocosmias are perennials with multiple flowers on an arching stem that can be up anything from 50cm to 2m tall. They are available with yellow, red or orange flowers, bringing colour to borders from August through to October.

Oct 25, 2024 · The best way to compost is to use a mix of ingredients in your bin or heap. Combine soft, leafy material, grass clippings and kitchen peelings (green waste) with chopped up woody matter, cardboard and shredded paper (brown waste) in a …

Feb 19, 2021 · Florist's cyclamen, or indoor cyclamen, are popular house plants grown for their large, showy winter flowers, in shades of white, pink and red. The flowers may be frilly or scented, and are set off by marbled, heart-shaped leaves. They are widely available in garden centres and at the florist's in autumn and winter and are often given as gifts.

Apr 28, 2021 · There are two main ways to propagate a jade plant. The easiest way is to take stem cuttings: Using secateurs or scissors, cut away a section of stem, choosing a section that has at least two nodes (bumps on the stem – these …

Dec 12, 2023 · All gardeners were beginners at some point. If you’ve taken on a garden for the first time, want to start growing fruit and vegetables or house plants, or finally want to make your outside space somewhere nice to spend your time, we’ve got you covered. Browse our collection of features on how to get to know your space, combine plants, create winning container …

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

Mar 17, 2022 · Orchids are popular house plants and make a beautiful addition to house plant displays. Moth orchids (Phalaenopsis) are the most common type of orchid grown in the UK, found everywhere from garden centres to supermarkets.Flowering over a long period, they're available in an increasingly wide range of flower colours.