Hazel Sillver

Drought-tolerant plants bloom heartily through heat waves and dry summers, without watering. Hazel Sillver looks at some of the best ones to grow

Aromatic, easy to grow, and great for wildlife, you can never have enough lavender in the garden. Hazel Sillver looks at how to grow this ancient herb and which varieties to choose for scent.

Squeeze more plants into your home by growing them from suspended containers. Hazel Sillver recommends 18 of the best plants for gorgeous cascades of greenery

The practice of associating certain seasonal flowers with birth months has been around since the ancient world. We take a look at the most commonly recognised birth flowers, plus how to grow them and arrange with them

In spring and summer, rhododendrons bloom in fabulous bold colours. Hazel Sillver looks at how to grow these Himalayan shrubs and some of the best varieties to plant.

Peace lilies are lush, glossy houseplants that help to purify the air. Hazel Sillver looks at how to grow them successfully

This gardening trend is one for the rulebreakers – and anyone wanting to help the environment

The Zanzibar gem is one of the hardest houseplants to kill and produces fans of glossy, architectural leaves. Hazel Sillver looks at how to get the best from this African evergreen

As long as a suitable type is planted, bamboo is a low-maintenance gem that provides evergreen colour and soothing sound. Hazel Sillver recommends the best ones for different conditions

Ficus elastica, widely known as the rubber plant, is a magical and practical giant in the wild, but as a houseplant it is a foliage stalwart. Hazel Sillver looks at how to grow this very reliable fig

Enchanting in moonlight, this ancient climbing plant can fill an entire garden with scent. Hazel Sillver looks at the best types of jasmine to grow and how to care for them.

Light-loving, drought-tolerant succulents make superb long-lived houseplants that require minimal care. Hazel Sillver looks at how to get the best out of these resillient indoor exotics

The brightest flowers in the garden, poppies light up summer in vivid colours. Hazel Sillver looks at the dark history of these cheerful blooms, as well as the best ones to grow and how

In the right conditions, many indoor plants will bloom year after year, filling the house with colour. Hazel Sillver looks at which floriferous plants to grow and how.

Winter is prime rose-planting time and many compact varieties grow well in containers, making them the perfect Valentine's gift. Hazel Sillver looks at the best roses to pot up and how

Providing shape, colour, and wildlife appeal for most of the year, cotoneasters are anything but dull. Hazel Sillver looks at the best to grow for a mass of jewel berries in autumn and winter

The first flowers of the year, snowdrops seem like miracles when they bloom in January and February. Hazel Sillver looks at their history and the best forms to create glorious white carpets.

Easy to grow, versatile, and great for wildlife, ivy is one of the best garden climbers, and it makes a good houseplant too. Hazel Sillver looks at how to grow this festive evergreen. 

Flowering in bold hothouse shades of pink and red, Christmas cacti light up the house in winter. Hazel Sillver looks at how to grow these trailing Brazilian succulents