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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12 of the best office plants – to boost your concentration and sense of wellbeing whilst at work
Discover 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 healthy
Philodendron are masters at bouncing back after periods of neglect
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Boston fern care – 3 expert tips you need to know
Though 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 houseplants
Expand 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 garden
They'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 planting
Going 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 yard
Gardening 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 fruit
Expert 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 berries
Find 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 plants
Discover 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 thrive
Essential 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 shamrocks
Check out our experts’ tips to grow and care for oxalis – or false shamrock – so that it stays healthy all year round
By Zia Allaway Published
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Hoya plant care – and how to grow this pretty house plant
Discover how to keep your hoyas in top condition year-round with our experts’ guide to their care and best-practice growing tips
By Zia Allaway Published
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Bromeliad care and growing guide – expert tips for these tropical indoor plants
Keep your colorful bromeliads happy and healthy year-round with our care guide
By Zia Allaway Published
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Anthurium care and growing guide – expert tips for these tropical indoor plants
Our expert anthurium care tips will keep these popular flowering houseplants blooming for months at a time
By Zia Allaway Published
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String-of-hearts care and growing guide – top tips for these trailing houseplants
Our string-of-hearts care advice will keep these dainty plants looking beautiful all year round
By Zia Allaway Published