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TOP TIP Keep azaleas and camellias well watered to ensure a good show of flowers in winter and spring.

If you're longing to have greenery but your space is limited, then consider air plants. They are epiphytes, which means that they don't need soil to survive – they use their roots to anchor themselves to other plants (non-parasitically) or objects such as driftwood. To get the best from these exotic beauties, follow these tips:

• Ensure that they are placed in a spot that gets sufficient light and ample airflow. Morning filtered sunlight is ideal although

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