Pots of style

For those of us without an outdoor space, cultivating a thriving statement garden indoors is a great way of getting a nature-fix each day in a super-stylish wayfl

Sarah Gerrard-Jones, author of The Plant Rescuer breaks down the two types of light for plants: ‘Direct light means there is nothing (other than the window glass) obstructing the light reaching your plant. Indirect light means that the sun’s rays aren’t hitting the plant. It can also mean partially filtered light, which is passing through something before it reaches your plant, like leaves on a tree outside or a semi-opaque window covering.’

Complement your plant collection with wooden textures. Desser Shanghai rattan lounge chair, £259.99; jute pouffe, £79, from the Green Therapy range, John Lewis & Partners If you’re super-tight for space, a miniature terrarium garden is the way to go. Terrarium, 37cm, £45, Dunelm