Get the best out of your potted plants. Indoor plants are a growing trend, one that is being embraced for reasons from health benefits to stress reduction and pure aesthetic enjoyment. It might be overwhelming to know which plants to buy and which indoor plant pot covers to choose, we have you covered. The benefits […]
Pots and containers
Save space (and your back)
We made the most of the large capacity of the Elho Grow Table by packing in a diverse selection of plants. We started with a few bok choi and mizuna plants (both great for stir-fries), some dependable Swiss chard, then we squeezed in a cherry tomato plant and filled in with dianthus, which has edible […]
Pots of flavour in small spaces
You don’t need acres of garden to grow fresh salads and veggies. All you need is a balcony, patio or a postage-stamp of a garden, some good-quality terracotta pots, the right growing medium and watering can, and you’re A for away. Why terracotta? Whenever we’re asked what containers to use on a patio we […]
How to repot anthuriums
When is the best time to repot? Roots are growing through the drainage holes of the pots. There is dying or wilting foliage even after watering. There is a long, elongated stem with no lower leaves. How to do it: 1. Water the plant well a few hours before repotting, as a moist […]
3 Indoor Plants For Your Home
Ficus elastica ‘Robusta’ Ficus elastica, commonly known as the rubber plant, has become a recent indoor staple. Its large glossy leaves and impressive height are not the only benefits; it is also number four on NASA’s Clean Air Study, making it a great air-purifying plant. Ficus elastica ‘Robusta’ is a good variety for conservative houseplant […]
3 trees to grow in a pot
It doesn’t take much to grow a healthy tree these days – all it takes is a bit of regular TLC. Even if you don’t have a large yard or garden to grow trees, but your heart still desires one, you can still can grow a tree in the comfort of your home – all […]
5 tips for potted fruit
By growing your fruit trees in pots, you can add another dimension to your edible garden. Fruit trees like lemons, oranges, apples, figs, berries and even bananas can be grown in pots. Here are 5 tips to remember when potting up a fruit tree: Choose the correct pot The roots will need space to […]
Rosemary
Rosemary imparts a delicious flavour and aroma to food. It is a healing herb for the body and soul, a beauty herb for hair and a fragrant air freshener for the home. In the garden it is a versatile plant that can be clipped into a neat hedge, shaped for topiary, grown in containers, or […]
Marvellous Mint
Mint is often seen as the delinquent in the food garden, overgrowing other plants, slurping up their food and water, interbreeding and running wild. Such unruly behaviour surely needs to be contained, which is why gardeners are advised to plant it in a pot and keep its roots clipped! But if you are a free-spirited […]
Woodland box
Replicate the forest floor and take the woodland indoors with this DIY and pot recipe in one. You will need: Timber (shutterboard or any scrap wood) cut to: 2 x 400mm x 150mm x 18mm for the sides 2 x 150mm x 135mm x 18mm for the ends 1 x 400mm x 175mm x 18mm […]