It’s better to buy from a plant shop, but these tips will improve the survival rate of herbs and other supermarket plants

What’s the problem?
Should I buy houseplants from the supermarket? I’ve had m…

Got a niggling houseplant query? Our expert is here to help. This week: how to repot a claustrophobic peace lily

What’s the problem?
My peace lily’s roots are escaping.

Diagnosis
When roots start gro…

Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to answer them. This week, how to revive an ailing dragon tree

What’s the problem – is it rust?
My 10-year-old dragon tree has been happily growing in a bri…

Got a houseplant query? Our expert is here to answer them. This week, the tricky business of getting the Ficus lyrata through the winter

What’s the problem?
How can I prevent leaf drop in winter? My …

Got a niggling houseplant query? In her new column, our expert offers advice on everything from root rot to leaf drop. This week she offers some TLC to an African milk tree

What’s the problem?
My Afric…

With its calming tropical vibe, this plant will be happy anywhere it is free to grow undisturbed

Why will I love it?
With its long, slightly wavy leaves drooping gracefully from slender branches, the…