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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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