Orchids are beautiful, when in flower they not only look stunning, but the placement of them on shelves, window sills and on home desks, can change the dynamic of a room. However, if you are anything like me, keeping...
Christmas is just around the corner, which means people may be looking to introduce a bit of festive greenery into proceedings. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are one of the most common indoor plants used to deliver a little extra festive...
If you are looking to create a true house of horrors this Halloween then look no further, these carnivorous plants will make your hair stand on end with their predatory nature. With five different types of trapping mechanisms these...
Do you have a plant on your desk at work? Or maybe you are looking to get several plants for your new desk oasis? Either way you will want to know how best to look after your green friend...
The 3rd of March marks World Wildlife Day – an initiative introduced by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to raise awareness of the world’s wild animals and plants. World Wildlife Day will be celebrated under the theme “Sustaining...
With winter right on our doorstep, many of us have already dug out our coats in order to battle the crisp temperatures. But with the number of hours of daylight getting lower, it’s not uncommon for workers to get...
Originally a Celtic festival that is now associated with US tradition, Halloween has become increasingly popular in the UK over recent years. Last year alone, a whopping £419 million was spent celebrating the event, a figure which has almost...
With Valentine’s Day now a distant memory, you may have noticed shop displays shifting to the next big day on their calendar, Mothering Sunday. Brits love to spoil their mothers at this time of year, with a predicted £600million...
Last year, Ambius research revealed that on average British workers spend more time per a day at their desk or workstation (6.8 hours) than they do in bed (6.4 hours). These figures reinforce the importance of making sure offices...
As the heatwave continues across the UK, we have looked to our colleagues in Rentokil Pest Control for some valuable advice on how plants could help to repel biting insects like mosquitoes. Summertime is traditionally when the mosquito season...