Andy Connolly
Fuchsias can be picky when it comes to what they grow with. So if you’re growing fuchsias and want them to do well you have to be careful what you plant them with. A few summers ago I planted a combination that I thought was going to work out brilliantly. But instead I had to …
So you’ve got yourself a Monstera deliciosa and… it’s just sitting there. Not dying but also not thriving. Sort of existing in a botanical purgatory. I can say with some confidence that a stagnant Monstera is usually screaming for help. But we are simply bad at hearing what it’s saying or noticing what’s wrong. I …
One of the main reasons we love Monsteras is the massive holes they get in their leaves. It’s what makes them stand out and look so good. But when you’re growing and caring for your Monstera it might decide not to give you any holes. Maybe it’s just growing nice, large leaves but they’re free …
Keeping monstera leaves clean isn’t simply about how they look. Yes, that’s a big part of it, but really it’s your plants health that you should be thinking about. So if you want to know how to clean the leaves on your monstera without doing any damage and that they stay healthy you’re in the …
Basil is one of the most popular herbs and a staple of Italian cooking. But when it comes to growing it you have to be careful what you plant alongside it. I planted my first herb garden many years ago now. I thought basil would look nice next to pretty much everything so went a …
Salvia are elegant plants with beautiful purple, red and white spikes that are hard to resist. But unfortunately that doesn’t make happy to share their space with anything you decide to plant alongside them. A mixed border I tried making years ago that had Salvias in was a disaster. They ended up looking thin and …
There’s very few flowers as iconic and well known as the sunflower. No one can failed to be cheered up by them. But if you’re planning on planting sunflowers in your garden you need to be aware they don’t get on with everything. In fact there are some plants and flowers that you absolutely shouldn’t …
Sending or giving flowers to your dad on Father’s Day is still a bit controversial. But if you’d seen the surprised smiles I have when dads get flowers that mean something to them then you would know it works. So I’m going to show you some flowers that are perfect for Father’s Day and that …
If your beloved Monstera is flopping over and looking like a sprawling mess then it needs some proper support. Something that keeps it upright and tidy. Thankfully there are solutions that will make a difference to your leaning Monstera. You don’t have to put up with one growing madly all over the place. I’ll take …
It can be hard to find the right sized plants if you’re living in an apartment where you can practically touch both walls with outstretched arms. Especially ones that are well known for taking over spaces. I’ve crammed a lot of plants into a tiny apartment over the years, some of those Monsteras, so I …