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Do Houseplants Sleep at Night? How Plants Recharge & Help You Sleep

Is there anything more rewarding than spotting a change in your houseplants since the last time you admired them? Whether it's fresh new growth or the fascinating way their leaves move throughout t...

The Ultimate Citrus Plant Care Guide – How to Grow Healthy Indoor Citrus Trees

The Citrus genus, part of the Rutaceae family, originates from Southeast Asia and includes a wide variety of fruiting trees like lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruits. With over 1,000 cultivars, a...

Why Is My Plant Crying? Understanding Guttation in Houseplants

Have you spotted water droplets on your plant’s leaves and wondered, “Why is my plant crying?” Don’t worry — it’s a normal process called guttation. Find out what it means and when (if ever) to be ...

Maidenhair Fern Care Guide: How to Grow Adiantum Indoors Successfully

Care Guide: Adiantum – aka the Maidenhair Fern The diva of houseplants or simply misunderstood? If you’ve heard of Adiantum, or Maidenhair Ferns, you’ve probably heard that they’re difficult, fussy...

Dieffenbachia Care Guide: How to Keep Your Dumb Cane Thriving Indoors

There are around 50 species in the Dieffenbachia genus, which belongs to the Araceae family. These striking houseplants are loved for their large, splayed leaves and bold, often variegated patterns...

How to Care for a Chinese Money Plant (Pilea) in the UK

What better time of year to celebrate the Pilea genus than Shrove Tuesday, as the most popular member - Pilea peperomioides - is commonly known as the Pancake Plant, thanks to its flat, circular le...

Ultimate Guide to Caring for Ficus Plants: Tips for Healthy Growth in UK Homes

There are over 800 members of the Ficus genus, most recognisable of which are commonly referred to as the Fiddle Leaf Fig and Rubber Plant, favoured for their large, glossy leaves and relatively lo...

Jungle Cacti Care Guide: Why They Differ from Their Desert Counterparts

Did you know that not all cacti are native to deserts? Some cacti flourish in the lush, humid environments of tropical rainforests. These unique jungle cacti—such as Epiphyllum, Lepismium, Rhipsal...

Stocking Filler Gifts for Plant Loving Friends and Family

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – the streets are lined with twinkling lights, decorated trees are popping up in windows across the city and Christmas tunes are blaring out from Edinburgh’...

Niwaki - Quality Gardening Tools

If you know about quality gardening tools, you will have heard of Niwaki. We have proudly stocked their products since we first opened our doors back in 2019 and they are still our go to when it co...