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Illustration of a potted plant with a thin ring of ground cinnamon around the rim and base, blocking ant trails

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The cinnamon dust trick that stops ants in pots : how strong scent blocks their trails

Discover how ground cinnamon deters ants in pots by masking pheromone trails, with steps, pros and limits, and safe alternatives for UK container gardens.

Illustration of pouring diluted rice water from a glass jar onto a potted indoor plant, showing how leftover starch feeds beneficial soil microbes

Gardening

November 24, 2025

The rice water pour that revives limp houseplants : how leftover starch feeds beneficial microbes

Discover how rice water revives limp houseplants by feeding beneficial microbes. Learn safe dilutions, timing, plant suitability, and pitfalls to avoid.

Illustration of a deep-watering jug buried in the root zone of a palm, delivering slow, even moisture to the root ball

Gardening

November 21, 2025

The deep-watering jug that restores dry palms: how slow absorption hydrates large root balls evenly

Discover how a deep-watering jug revives dry palms by delivering slow, even moisture to large root balls, cutting runoff, preventing rot, and boosting growth.

Illustration of a slow-watering bowl providing bottom-up hydration to a potted houseplant to maintain even moisture and prevent droop

Gardening

November 21, 2025

The slow-watering bowl that prevents houseplant droop: how bottom-up hydration promotes even moisture

Discover how a slow-watering bowl uses bottom-up hydration to prevent droop, deliver even moisture, deter pests, and simplify care with practical tips.

Illustration of the gravel-bottom trick adding weight at the pot base to keep a tall houseplant stable on a shelf

Gardening

November 21, 2025

The gravel-bottom trick that supports tall houseplants: how added weight prevents tipping on shelves

Keep tall houseplants steady on shelves with the gravel-bottom trick. Add discreet base weight to lower the centre of gravity, maintain drainage, and prevent tipping.

Illustration of a vertical herb garden on a small UK balcony, with rail-hung and tiered planters used to free kitchen counter space

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The balcony-herb trick saves counter space: how vertical growing keeps kitchens organised

Save counter space with the balcony-herb trick: vertical growing for small UK kitchens, with setup options, light and watering basics, and a cook’s guide.

Illustration of angled LED grow bulbs on a balcony side-lighting potted plants to mimic natural sunlight

Gardening

November 20, 2025

The balcony-light hack supports plant growth: how angled bulbs mimic outdoor sun

Mimic natural sun on balconies with angled LED bulbs. Boost growth, prevent legginess, and save energy with practical tips on spectrum, angles, timers, and safety.

Illustration of vertical pots stacked on a tiny balcony to maximise space, growing herbs, leafy greens, and strawberries

Gardening

November 19, 2025

The balcony-greens method saves space: how vertical pots maximise tiny outdoor areas

Make the most of a tiny balcony with the balcony-greens method—space-saving vertical pots, smart stacking, ideal plant pairings, irrigation tips and easy upkeep.

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