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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

Indoor Golden pothos houseplant next to a watering can in a beautifully designed home interior

Pothos care and growing guide: easy steps to successful devil's ivy plants

Plants Our pothos care advice will help you keep this easy-to-maintain indoor plant looking beautiful all year round

Plants

10 beautiful, low-maintenance xeriscape ideas to recreate at home

Ideas Try these xeriscape ideas to transform your yard into an easy-care, low-water landscape

By Zia Allaway Published 3 December 22

Ideas
Xeriscaping: this landscaping technique will transform the way you garden

Landscaping Discover xeriscaping and create a beautiful, easy-care, environmentally-friendly yard that will save you money

By Zia Allaway Published 22 October 22

Landscaping
Boston fern care and growing guide: expert tips to master

Plants Our advice for Boston fern care will keep your plants looking lush and leafy all year round

By Zia Allaway Published 20 September 22

Plants

Aspidistra care and growing guide: simple tips for these sculptural plants

Plants Aspidistra plants thrive in low light, like a lack of watering and rarely need feeding, so they're a great choice for any houseplant beginners

By Zia Allaway Published 13 September 22

Plants
Chinese money plant propagation: tips on how to multiply your plants

How To Learn Chinese money plant propagation by taking cuttings or removing pups from the mother plant

By Zia Allaway Published 7 September 22

How To
Dry gardens: how to design and create a drought-tolerant backyard

How To Dry gardens can be an oasis with shady trees, low-water plants and heat-tolerant flowers for pops of seasonal color. Our experts show you how...

By Zia Allaway Published 4 September 22

How To

Philodendron care and growing guide: top tips for these leafy faves

Plants Follow our care tips for philodendrons to keep these indoor plants looking beautiful all year round

By Zia Allaway Published 24 August 22

Plants
Fiddle leaf fig propagation: get more plants for free with our advice

Plants Follow our easy guide on fiddle leaf fig propagation to increase your indoor plant collection

By Zia Allaway Published 8 August 22

Plants
Dracaena propagation tips: how to get more dragon plants

How To Dracaena propagation is the easy way to increase your dragon plant collection and get more houseplants for free

By Zia Allaway Published 1 August 22

How To

Calathea propagation: how to get more of your favorite houseplants

How To Follow this easy method for calathea propagation to multiply your plant collection for free

By Zia Allaway Published 28 July 22

How To
Maidenhair fern plant care: learn how to grow this tricky indoor plant

Plants A maidenhair fern is far from being the easiest indoor plant to grow, but here's how you can keep yours looking lush and lovely all year round

By Zia Allaway Published 13 June 22

Plants
Yucca plant care: top growing tips for these easy indoor plants

Plants If you're looking for a plant that's hard to kill, yuccas are the perfect choice. Keep them looking fabulous all year round with these expert care tips

By Zia Allaway Published 6 June 22

Plants

Kentia palm care and growing guide: tips for these elegant indoor plants

Plants Our kentia palm care tips will keep these regal indoor plants looking lush and beautiful all year round

By Zia Allaway Published 9 May 22

Plants
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

By Zia Allaway Published 3 May 22

Plants
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

By Zia Allaway Published 27 April 22

Plants

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

By Zia Allaway Published 8 April 22

Plants
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

By Zia Allaway Published 6 April 22

Plants
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

By Zia Allaway Published 29 March 22

Plants

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.

By Zia Allaway Published 4 March 22

Plants
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

By Zia Allaway Published 26 February 22

Plants
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

By Zia Allaway Published 21 February 22

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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

By Zia Allaway Published 15 February 22

Plants
How to build a rock garden: follow our simple guide

How To Learn how to build a rock garden and create a beautiful rugged feature that can provide a home for a wide range of colorful plants

By Zia Allaway Last updated 21 January 22

How To
Learn the dos and don'ts of designing a path for your space

Landscaping These garden designers outline the essential dos and don'ts of designing a path that's practical, stylish and perfect for your outdoor space

By Zia Allaway Published 19 January 22

Landscaping

Zia Allaway

Latest articles by Zia Allaway

Pothos care and growing guide: easy steps to successful devil's ivy plants

10 beautiful, low-maintenance xeriscape ideas to recreate at home

Xeriscaping: this landscaping technique will transform the way you garden

Boston fern care and growing guide: expert tips to master

Aspidistra care and growing guide: simple tips for these sculptural plants

Chinese money plant propagation: tips on how to multiply your plants

Dry gardens: how to design and create a drought-tolerant backyard

Philodendron care and growing guide: top tips for these leafy faves

Fiddle leaf fig propagation: get more plants for free with our advice

Dracaena propagation tips: how to get more dragon plants

Calathea propagation: how to get more of your favorite houseplants

Maidenhair fern plant care: learn how to grow this tricky indoor plant

Yucca plant care: top growing tips for these easy indoor plants

Kentia palm care and growing guide: tips for these elegant indoor plants

Chinese money plant care and growing guide: expert advice for these leafy indoor plants

Fiddle leaf fig care and growing guide: get perfect houseplants with these tips

Dracaena care and growing guide: how to grow a dragon tree

Calathea plant care and growing guide: top tips for these popular houseplants

Best indoor succulents: 11 varieties to grow in your home

12 office plants to liven up your desk and workspace

Conservatory plants: 13 sun-loving options for garden rooms

13 kitchen plants that will thrive in your indoor cooking space

Air purifying plants: 12 indoor varieties to grow

How to build a rock garden: follow our simple guide

Learn the dos and don'ts of designing a path for your space

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