Brown leaf tips are often a warning sign, not just dry air
Brown, crispy leaf tips on a peace lily, spider plant, fiddle-leaf fig or even a garden shrub are easy to…
Emily Carter
Emily Carter is the gardening editor at The Flower Expert. She writes and reviews practical guides on flower care, houseplants, seasonal gardening and common plant problems for UK readers.
Small courtyard garden ideas that make tiny spaces feel full
A small courtyard can feel like a dead end: high walls, a patch of paving, a drain cover and not…
How to water container flowers properly during a heatwave
During a heatwave, container flowers can go from perky to drooping in a single hot afternoon. If the top of…
What to protect first before a cold May night
The plants that suffer most on a cold May night are the tender, sappy ones that have not yet hardened…
How to plant tulip bulbs for stronger spring flowers
Stronger tulips start underground, long before you see a single bud. If your spring display has been a bit half-hearted…
Why potted plants dry out so quickly in warm weather
The shock often comes on the first hot spell: compost that was fine yesterday is bone dry today, flowers are…
Best balcony plants for windy patios and small spaces
Strong wind on a balcony can shred delicate leaves, dry pots in a day and leave plants leaning away from…
How to keep hydrangeas blooming longer without overfeeding them
Hydrangeas are generous flowerers, but they shut down quickly if pushed too hard with feed or allowed to dry out…
Top 8 flowers to plant in May for colour through summer
May is the moment when borders still look a bit bare, pots are half-planted, and you’re wondering what will actually…
The cold night check every gardener should make this week
Before the first really cold night bites, there’s one simple check that can save a lot of plants: looking for…