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TRAIL RUNNERS

Accentuate the ceiling height of a room by recreating the ‘canopy effect’ of a forest. Arrange trailing plants on a wall unit or shelf (take care not to be too ordered about it), then intersperse with a mix of objets, books, favourite pieces of art and sculptural baskets.

MAINTAINING YOUR INDOOR PLANTS

While different plants have different needs, as a rule of thumb, it’s best to avoid over-watering them. By checking the soil with a finger, you

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