Zia Allaway is a garden book author, editor, and journalist, and writes for a range of gardening and women’s magazines, including Easy Gardens, Homes & Gardens and Livingetc, as well as The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph newspapers. She has also written books for the Royal Horticultural Society and Dorling Kindersley publishers, including Eco-Gardening, Compost, Low Maintenance, Practical House Plant Book, Practical Cactus & Succulent Book, Indoor Edible Garden, What Plant Where, and the Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers.
Latest articles by Zia Allaway
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Chinese money plant care and growing guide: expert advice for these leafy indoor plants
Plants Follow our Chinese money plant care advice to keep your indoor foliage looking beautiful all year round
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Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tips
Plants Keep your fiddle leaf fig plants in peak condition all year round with our essential care advice
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Dracaena care and growing guide: how to grow a dragon tree
Plants Keep your dracaena looking great all year round with our essential care tips for the dragon tree indoor plant
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Calathea plant care and growing guide: top tips for these popular houseplants
Plants Calathea are almost unbeatable for their incredible leaf patterns, and with our care advice you can keep your plants looking beautiful all year
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Best indoor succulents: 11 varieties to grow in your home
Plants Loved for their foliage and shapes, indoor succulents range from tiny types ideal for a windowsill to large, leafy plants that make a bold statement
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12 office plants to liven up your desk and workspace
Plants Creating a lush oasis of office plants around your workspace is the perfect way to increase concentration levels and improve your sense of wellbeing.
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Conservatory plants: 13 sun-loving options for garden rooms
Plants Create a leafy indoor paradise with conservatory plants that can cope with bright light and heat in summer and colder conditions in winter
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13 kitchen plants that will thrive in your indoor cooking space
Plants The best kitchen plants will bring a touch of the tropics into your cooking area, and there are plenty of options for rooms large and small
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Air purifying plants: 12 indoor varieties to grow
Plants All plants help to make us feel better, but these air purifying plants can reduce airborne pathogens such as bacteria, fungi and mold
