
Zia Allaway
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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Best indoor hanging plants – 12 trailing houseplants for cascading, statement foliageIdeal for small spaces – the best indoor hanging plants will create veils of lush leaves and colorful flowers without taking up valuable floor space in your home
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12 of the best office plants – to boost your concentration and sense of wellbeing whilst at workDiscover how to create a lush oasis in your workspace with these houseplant ideas
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How to care for a philodendron – and keep this popular indoor plant healthyPhilodendron are masters at bouncing back after periods of neglect
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Boston fern care – 3 expert tips you need to knowThough a good choice for beginners, these indoor plants need a few specific conditions to thrive
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How to propagate calathea – get more of these bold and beautiful houseplantsExpand your calathea collection with our step-by-step propagation guide
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Types of air plants – 8 varieties guaranteed to enhance your indoor gardenThey're low-maintenance and don't even need soil to grow - we think air plants might just be the perfect house guest
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How to care for native grasses – for eco-friendly, naturalistic plantingGoing native when selecting grasses for your yard is great way to protect the environment and support wildlife - simply follow these expert steps to keep your grasses thriving
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7 of the best native grasses – to add drama and movement to your yardGardening experts recommend the best native grasses to support wildlife, reduce water consumption and put on a spectacular show
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How to plant blueberries – for healthy shrubs and delicious fruitExpert advice on how to plant a blueberry shrub to ensure bumper fruit crops year after year
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When to plant blueberries for bumper crops of nutritious berriesFind out the best time to plant these delicious fruits and which blueberry varieties will grow best in your yard
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How to cut back delphiniums for more flowers and healthier plantsDiscover when and how to prune delphiniums to get the best from these dazzling spires of flowers
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How to care for air plants – expert tips to help them thriveEssential advice on how to care for and grow air plants without needing any soil, plus tips on keeping these indoor marvels flourishing in optimal conditions
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How to grow and care for oxalis – expert tips for false shamrocksCheck out our experts’ tips to grow and care for oxalis – or false shamrock – so that it stays healthy all year round
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Hoya plant care – and how to grow this pretty house plantDiscover how to keep your hoyas in top condition year-round with our experts’ guide to their care and best-practice growing tips
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Bromeliad care and growing guide – expert tips for these tropical indoor plantsKeep your colorful bromeliads happy and healthy year-round with our care guide
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Anthurium care and growing guide – expert tips for these tropical indoor plantsOur expert anthurium care tips will keep these popular flowering houseplants blooming for months at a time
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String-of-hearts care and growing guide – top tips for these trailing houseplantsOur string-of-hearts care advice will keep these dainty plants looking beautiful all year round
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