Gynelle Leon

Feeling overwhelmed by all the stuff in your life? Understanding why we hold on to things is the first step in finding a healthy way to let go

It sounds like a handy, natural propagation trick, but tried-and-tested methods are more reliable

You might think tropical plants would love a warm shower, but even in summer the UK’s weather is unpredictable

The problem We've all done it. Walked past a drooping fern, crouched down and given it a few encouraging words (whether you admit it to other people

The problem Houseplants need liquid fertiliser, but this can be expensive. Fish tank owners, meanwhile, produce litres of nutrient-rich water during water changes, which then gets poured away.

Generations of gardeners have added stones to their pots before topping up with compost, but does it really help?

Got a stick in a pot that you’re tempted to bin? All it needs is this little-known signal to flower again …

Gynelle Leon The problem The fungus gnat is the pest that just keeps coming. You dry out the soil, set up sticky traps, maybe even reach

Gynelle Leon The problem Trailing plants tend to grow long and bare. A pothos or tradescantia that started full and lush can become a few

Gynelle Leon The problem We've all done it: picked up a lush, generous-looking pot of basil from the supermarket – full of promise and pesto