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What to Buy a Plant Lover Who Has Everything This Christmas: 15 Brilliant Gift Ideas

Buying for a plant lover who already has everything? We’ve picked 15 Christmas gifts we genuinely love, from clever stocking fillers and plant-care accessories to beautifully made Niwaki a...

Which Niwaki Secateurs Should I Choose? A Complete Guide

Not sure which Niwaki secateurs to choose? We compare Sentei, Mainichi, GR Pro, Lightweight, Daikiba and Kurumi to help you find the right Japanese secateurs for your garden.

The Complete Guide to Sneeboer Garden Tools

Discover why Sneeboer is one of the world's most respected garden tool makers. Learn about its Dutch craftsmanship, specialist tools and how to choose the right Sneeboer garden tool for your garden.

Plants For Bathrooms Without Windows: What Actually Works?

Looking for plants for a bathroom without windows? Our practical guide explains which plants cope best with low light, how grow lights work and why plant rotation is often the key to success.

Stocking Filler Gifts for Plant Loving Friends and Family

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – twinkling lights, decorated trees everywhere and Christmas tunes floating up from Edinburgh’s famous market. If you’ve sorted the main presents but still ...

Why We Love Niwaki Gardening Tools

Looking for the best Niwaki tools? Discover our favourite Japanese gardening tools, including secateurs, snips, Hori Hori knives and accessories, plus expert advice on choosing and caring for them.

The Fascinating World of Carnivorous Plants

Carnivorous plants can be found all over the world. Dwelling in swampy environments with poor soil, these fascinating plants have evolved to find nutrients elsewhere by trapping unsuspecting insect...

Plants with special meaning for your Valentine

It’s time to celebrate all things love! Whether it be a grand gesture, or a table-top token spread a little bit of affection with some of our favourite plants with extra special meanings. Remember ...

The Best Plants to Replace your Christmas Tree

Sadly, the festive period is over and it’s time to pack away the seasonal decor. Don’t let the Christmas Tree-sized gap get you down, instead treat yourself to a lush new plant pal as the perfect w...

2023 grow urban gift guide

Stockings still hang empty, below the tree is bare and the Christmas gifting stress is settling in! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with a whole host of wonderful gift ideas. So here is our upda...