Plant Inspiration & Lifestyle from grow urban.
Pop the Christmas tunes on, light your favourite grow urban candle and get the mulled wine brewing. That’s right – it’s time to get festive and what better way to get started than cracking out the ...
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Autumn Gift Ideas in Edinburgh: Housewarming, New Job & Gardener Gifts
Originally published in October 2023. Updated September 2026. Autumn always feels like the beginning of gifting season. The evenings get darker, homes start feeling cosier and suddenly there seem ...
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The History of 92 Grove Street, Edinburgh & Architect Frederick Thomas Pilkington
From hidden gems to celebrated landmarks, Edinburgh's rich history shines through in its remarkable architecture. One of the most distinctive buildings in Fountainbridge is 92 Grove Street, a strik...
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The Best Office Plants for Busy Workplaces
Houseplants do far more than simply make a workspace look attractive. Studies around biophilic design suggest that introducing greenery into commercial spaces can help improve wellbeing, reduce str...
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The Plant Care Products We Recommend Most Often
From watering and feeding to pest control and pruning, discover the plant care products we recommend most often at grow urban. These are the products we genuinely use, trust and recommend every day.
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Top plants to give your Sweetheart
On the 14th of February every year we celebrate all things LOVE with our favourite patron saint, Valentine. Universally recognised as a symbol of love and romance, we traditionally celebrate by gif...
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Our Top 5 Festive Plant Favourites
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re getting set for Christmas. The coffee machine is on, the decorations are up and the wreaths are ready! This is our fourth Christmas at grow urban....
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We know city living can be compact which is why we started grow urban. in 2019 to ensure that all city dwellers could enjoy the outdoors inside. Over the last three years we have strived to fill yo...
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We all have a friend, partner or family member who loves plants. Someone who has built up their own personal jungle over the years and with Christmas around the corner you want to get them a little...
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Best Air Purifying Houseplants for Your Home
If you've ever searched for air purifying houseplants, you've probably come across claims that certain plants can dramatically improve indoor air quality. While the reality is a little more complic...
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