Expert advice
Pots of style For those of us without an outdoor space, cultivating a thriving statement garden indoors is a great way of getting a nature-fix each day in a super-stylish way! Complement your plant collection with wooden textures. Desser Shanghai rattan lounge chair, £259.99; jute pouffe, £79, from the Green Therapy range, John Lewis & Partners
On display With the right care and styling techniques, you can make a green getaway within your own four walls, come rain or shine outside. You may want to have one specific area for your indoor garden, or you might prefer to spread your plants throughout your home. Whichever you choose, showing your plants off to their best is a must. Switch up the height levels by positioning some plants on the floor, others on raised planters and a selection on shelves or even hanging from the walls and ceiling. This will create an immersive feel and blend the boundary between outdoors and in. Create zones in your home for different types of plant species. Window ledges are great for sun-loving succulents and cacti, while bathrooms are ideal for rainforest varities, such as ferns and tropical species like the popular Monstera deliciosa (Swiss cheese plant). Knowing where each plant group is in your home will make watering and tending easier too, as you can tackle it one zone at a time.
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If you’re super-tight for space, a miniature terrarium garden is the way to go. Terrarium, 37cm, £45, Dunelm
SUN OR SHADE? Sarah Gerrard-Jones, author of The Plant Rescuer breaks down the two types of light for plants: ‘Direct light means there is nothing (other than the window glass) obstructing the light reaching your plant. Indirect light means that the sun’s rays aren’t hitting the plant. It can also mean partially filtered light, which is passing through something before it reaches your plant, like leaves on a tree outside or a semi-opaque window covering.’ 84 yourhomestyle.uk
