The Plant Clinic

Let the light shine in

Understanding that indoor plants need light, and knowing the kind of light they need, is something that many people struggle to get their heads around.

Apr 23 • Grow With Patch

Spring into step: Your indoor garden growing season guide

Come April in the UK and we’re officially heading into spring.

Apr 2 • Grow With Patch

Cruel to be kind: Pruning Houseplants

So many people are scared of pruning.

Mar 19 • Grow With Patch

Yellow leaves: Saffron, mustard, lemon and all the shades in between

If you have houseplants then it will have happened to you.

Feb 19 • Grow With Patch

Seeing red: Spider mites and why the rage is real

Spider mites are a common problem for even the most low-maintenance of houseplants, and if you spot them early, it’s possible to send them packing.

Jan 29 • Grow With Patch

Brown leaves: Our least favourite colour

Plants are great communicators (we could learn a lot from them) and browning on their leaves is one of their ways of letting us know something’s up.

Jan 15 • Grow With Patch

Humidity: Crispy edges, clay balls and climate control

If you’re a houseplant enthusiast and you live in the UK, it’s highly likely that you covet the more exotic, lush and leafy wonders that hail from…

Nov 27, 2025 • Grow With Patch

Wintering: dormancy, down time and drops in temperature

One of the joys of winter is that it’s a hands-off time for houseplant gardeners.

Nov 13, 2025 • Grow With Patch

Fungus gnats: Holding your breath and waving your arms

If you’re an indoor Gardener then there’s a 90% chance that at some point you’ve been bothered by fungus gnats.

Oct 23, 2025 • Grow With Patch

Down n ‘dirty’: compost, mould and mushrooms

The compost your plant lives in is more than just any old dirt.

Oct 9, 2025 • Grow With Patch

Watering: Time for a tipple

What are we serving today?

Sep 18, 2025 • Grow With Patch

Repotting: Feel the fear and do it anyway

The thought of repotting houseplants puts the fear into most people, and as a result, they just don’t do it.

Aug 27, 2025 • Grow With Patch

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